9.1 Valves
Devices used to control the flow of water, regulate pressures, release air, prevent back flow etc
(a)Sluice or gate or cutoff valve
(b)Reflux or check or non-return valve
(c) Safety or pressure relief valve
(d) Air valve or air relief valve
(e) Drain or scour or blow off valve : Ordinary sluice valve to remove silt deposit
(f) Butterfly valve and globe valveManesh Malla
FIRE HYDRANT:
Devices used for tapping water from mains for the fire extinguishing, street washing,
watering gardens, flushing sewer lines etc.
Provided at all road junctions & every 100–300 m apart.
For tapping water, the hose is connected to the hydrant and if necessary the engine is
used to increase head.
It should be cheap, easily connectable & detachable to the hose pipe and able to give
sufficient water. It may be of post type or flush type.Manesh Malla