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--- pipekit:start [2020/06/19 16:06] – [Check valve] picture kyrahabattoir
+++ pipekit:start [2020/06/19 16:16] (current) – [Small Knife valve (10cm only)] picture kyrahabattoir
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 //Note: the 30cm butterfly valve top fits 10cm compatible flange.//
-==== Check valve ====
+==== Check valves ====
 {{ :pipekit:check-valve.png?128}}
 These are not manually operated, and simply contain a flap that prevents the liquid inside the pipe from flowing backward, they usually have just a lid on top for maintenance.
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 ==== Globe valve ====
-Normally used to precisely control the flow of the liquid, they typically contain a "globe" shaped plug on the end of a threaded shaft that can be pushed in or out to adjust the flow of the liquid.
+{{ :pipekit:globe.png?128}}
+These are typically used to precisely control the flow of a liquid, they contain a "globe" shaped plug on the end of a threaded shaft that can be pushed in or out to adjust the flow of the liquid. They are rarely used as shutoff valves because of how much they limit flow.
 The KDC pipe kit has two versions, one with a visible shaft and shaft housing, and one with a simple valve handle.
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 ==== Small Knife valve (10cm only) ====
+{{ :pipekit:knife-small.png?128}}
 The smaller version of the knife valve for 10cm pipes has an integrated tower and the "knife" is exposed when the valve is open.
+Don't pinch your fingers with it!
 ====== Support structures ======