Irrigation Valve Flow Control Handle

Purchased on jun 28 2015.

Irrigation valve flow control handle.

Additionally the simple installation features will allow you to complete your valve maintenance quickly and easily. Purple flow control handle identifies valve as part of a non potable system. A solenoid on the valve receives electric signals. Each valve is responsible for one area or zone of the lawn irrigation system.

If you desire to limit the flow you turn the handle clockwise which lowers to waterflow through the valve. The main difference is the flow control limits the stroke of the diaphragm allowing less water to pass. More important is that it also allows the valve to be throttled that is the water flow may be adjusted to any rate desired. This saves you time and money.

What is an irrigation valve and how does it work. For normal operation the flow control should be all the way counter clockwise open. The flow control knob works very similar to a hose bib or gate valve as its main function is to either fully allow or restrict the amount of water passing through the valve. The flow control bypasses the automatic valve features allowing the valve to be closed in an emergency by turning a handle just like a standard manual valve.

Replacement handle allows you to repair your valve rather than replace it. Extend the life of your valve with the extend the life of your valve with the lawn genie by toro flow control handle. This allows full flow of water through the valve.