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Plumbing and Valves - Check Valves - Spring Type

Spring Check Valves

Plumbing and Valves - Check Valves - Spring Type illustration 1 The spring style check valve has a seal on a piston. The spring keeps the valve closed until sufficient pressure pushes the piston open. The piston has a rubber seal on the end that gives a positive seal against backflow.
Plumbing and Valves - Check Valves - Spring Type illustration 2 When water goes forward through the valve, the spring is compressed and the piston pushes back and allows the water through the valve.
Plumbing and Valves - Check Valves - Spring Type illustration 3 When water attempts to go backwards through the valve the spring and the water pressure hold the valve closed.
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