Valves do a very important job in the home. Listed below is a list of just some of them, their names and what they do:

CheckValve: A valve that only allows water to flow through it in one direction only.
Double Check valve: A check valve is used to ensure that water can only pass through it one way. If the water attempting to come back up the pipe in the wrong direction is dirty, or potentially dirty, then a double check valve is used, so that if the first valve fails, the second will stop the flow.


Globe Valve: These valves have a shaft on which something called a stopper sits, this moves up or down to allow the water to flow. Usually used when the flow needs regular adjustment. A Vauxhall Plumber fits and maintains these types of valves.


Thermostatic Radiator Valve (TRV): This valve provides control of the water flow through the radiators in your home using a thermostat fitted inside. The temperature of the water dictates the action of the valve as set by the homeowner and is a great way of controlling individual rooms according to their use, which can save wasted heat and money. Vauxhall Plumbers are experienced tradesmen.
Gate: Nearly always found in systems that have a straight direction of flow. It is also known as a sluice valve. It can be operated by either raising or lowering a wedge fitted to the shaft of the valve with a wheel on top to help to turn it.


Stop: These valves are the best type of valve to fit within a system that requires a great deal of water pressure and is usually the valve that is used to stop the water from entering the home and is normally at the front of the property in order to access easily.