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VALVES CATALOGUE
Content
Control and Effect of Air in Irrigation Systems
Calculating the Number of Valves Required for Installation at Different Points in a System
DG-10 PN 10
SG-10 PN 10
AV-010 PN 10
10
D-040 PN 16
12
D-040 C
16
S-050 PN 16
17
NR-010 PN 10
19
NR-020 PN 16
21
Installation Guide
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SUITABILITY
W.
PRESSURE
DIAMETER
AIR
VOLUME
M3/H
DT-040
Landscaping
10 Bar
1/2, 3/4
24
10 Bar
1/2, 3/4, 1
47
10 Bar
280
10 Bar
3/4, 1
160
10 Bar
350
10 Bar
900
DG-10
DG-10
AV-010
AV-010
AV-010
Agriculture
+ Landscaping
Agriculture
+ Landscaping
Agriculture
+ Landscaping
Agriculture
+ Landscaping
Agriculture
The number of 2 DG-10 air valves required during the filling of a line
according to line filling rate (with a pressure differential of 0.4 Bar) and
pipe diameter.
CALCULATING THE NUMBER OF EMEK VACUUM PROTECTION AIR VALVES TO BE INSTALLED IN BURIED DRIPPER SYSTEM
A vacuum breaker used to prevent vacuum conditions as low as a negative pressure of 1 m must be installed in every buried dripper system to
prevent suction of dirt into the drippers and subsequent blockages.
A vacuum breaking air valve must also be used to prevent the formation of a vacuum in dripper system laterals and thereby prevent their collapse.
If the dripper-irrigated field is relatively flat and has no significant topographical changes, planning of air valve location will be based on the systems
working pressures and flow.
If the dripper-irrigated field contains substantial topographic changes, calculation of the vacuum breaker numbers and locations will be based on the
maximum drainage flow or on the flow of fluids during a burst the size of the pipe diameter, or the larger of the two.
AN EXAMPLE OF HOW TO EVALUATE THE SIZE OF VALVES REQUIRED FOR VACUUM PREVENTION IN A DRIPPER SYSTEM WITH A NEGATIVE PRESSURE OF 0.1 BAR.
DG-10 PN 10
Applications
Valve Selection
The air valve is available:
With 1/2 , 3/4", 1", 2" male NPT , BSPT connections, as requested.
With a ball valve tap BSPT/NPT male connection upon request.
Vacuum check - The valve is available as a valve that will only release air from the system and will not admit air to the system when under
pressure condition occur.
This feature is accomplished by the addition of a check valve inserted in the air outlet.
Main Features
Working pressure range: 0.2-10 bar (3-150 psi.)
Testing pressure: 16 bar (250 psi.)
Working Temperature: 60 C
Maximum instantaneous working temperature: 90 C
Light, simple and reliable structure.
Prevents premature closing: The valve discharges air at high velocity.
The orifice of the automatic continuous acting valve is larger than in any other air release valve of it's kind, therefore it discharges air at
higher flow rates.
The size of the automatic orifice makes its obstruction by debris most unlikely.
The valve design - rolling seal mechanism: is less sensitive to pressure differentials than a direct float seal. It accomplishes this by having
a comparably large orifice for a wide pressure range (up to 10 bar).
The body is made of high strength plastic, and all operating parts are made of specially selected corrosion resistant materials.
The float is made for low sealing pressure.
Due to its light weight, the valve may be installed on plastic piping systems, as well as other lightweight piping.
A threaded drainage outlet enables removal of excess fluids (1 1/2" in the 2", 3/8" in the 3/4", 1")
Operation
The air & vacuum component, with the large orifice, discharges air at high flow rates during the filling of the system and admits air into the system
at high flow rates during its drainage and at water column seperation.
High velocity air, should not blow the float shut. Water will life the float and cause sealing of the valve.
At any time during system operation, should internal pressure of the system fall below atmospheric pressure, air will re-enter the systems, preventing
down-surge and cavitation. The smooth release of air prevents pressure surges and other destructive phenomena.
Admitting air in response to negative pressure protects the system from destructive vacuum conditions, prevents damage caused by water column
separation. Air re-entry is essential to efficiently drain the system.
The automatic small orifice air release component releases entrapped air in the pressurized systems.
Pockets of accumulated air may cause the following destructive phenomena:
Impediment of effective flow and hydraulic conductivity of the system along with a throttling effect as would a partially closed valve. In
extreme cases this will cause complete flow stoppage.
Accelerate cavitation damages.
High pressure surges.
Accelerate corrosion of metal parts.
Danger of high-energy burst of compressed air.
Inaccuracies in flow metering.
As the system starts to fill, the valve functions according to the following stages:
1. Entrapped air is released by the valve
2. Liquid enters the valve, lifting the float which draws the "seal plug" to its sealing position.
3. Entrapped air, which accumulates at peaks along the system (where combination air valves should be installed), rises to the top of the valve,
which in turn displaces the liquid in the valve's body.
4. The float descends, peeling the "rolling seal", the smaller orifice opens and the accumulated air is released.
5. Liquid penetrates into the valve and the float rises unrolling the rolling seal to its sealing position.
When internal pressure falls below atmospheric pressure (negative pressure):
1. Both orifices will be immediately unplugged and the float drops away.
2. Air is admitted to the system.
DIM. MM
NO.
PART
MATERIAL 3/4
ORIFICE AREA
MM2
1.
Body
Reinforced Nylon
Polypropylene
AUTO.
KIN.
2.
Drainage Elbow
1, 3/4, 1/2
100
143
3/8 BSP
0.33
7.8
100
3.
180
209
11/2 BSP
1.1
12
804
3a.
Screws
Stainless Steel
3b.
Plug Cover
Reinforced Nylon
3c.
Rolling Seal
E.P.D.M.
3d.
Plug
Reinforced Nylon
4.
Clamping Stem
Reinforced Nylon
5.
Float
6.
O-Ring
BUNA-N
7.
Base
Reinforced Nylon
Optional
Ball valve
SG-10 PN 10
Option
SG-10-VAC: vacuum check. Available as a valve that will only release air from the system and will not admit air to the system in vacuum condition.
Ordering
Upon ordering, please specify: model, size, working pressure, threads standard and type of liquid.
Dimensions mm
A
Orifice Area
mm2
Auto
Kin.
0.3
82
1/2" (15mm)
100
140
3/8
BSP
3/4" (20mm)
100
140
3/8
BSP
0.3
82
1" (25mm)
100
140
3/8
BSP
0.3
82
Part
Material
1.
Body
Reinforced Nylon
2.
Drainage Elbow
Polypropylene
3.
Rolling Seal
Rubber E.P.D.M.
4.
Claping Stem
Reinforced Nylon
5.
Float
Foamed Polypropylene
6.
O-Ring
BUNA-N
7.
Base
Reinforced Nylon
8.
Strainer
Nylon
Optional:
Ball Valve
AV-010 PN 10
Admits air into the pipelines at high flow rates during its drainage.
Dynamic design allows high velocity air discharge, up to 0.7 bar differential pressure; Preventing premature closing.
Specially suitable for agricultural and landscape irrigation laterals.
Drip-tight sealing at low pressure.
All parts are UV-protected.
Lightweight, small dimensions, simple and reliable structure.
The body is made of high strength plastic, and all operating parts are made of specially selected corrosion resistant materials.
Working pressure range: 0.2-10 bar (3-150 psi).
Available in 3/4 (20mm), 1 (25mm) male threaded, 2 (50mm), 3 (80mm) female threaded NPT/BSPT.
Ordering
Upon ordering, please specify: model, NPT/BSPT.
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Nominal
Size
Weight
Kg.
Orifice Area
mm2
3/4 (20mm)
60
124
0.1
314
1 (25mm)
60
124
0.1
314
2 (50mm)
73
122
0.2
800
3 (80mm)
104
165
0.6
2000
Part
Material 3/4
Material 2
Material 3
1.
Body
Polypropylene
Reinforced Nylon
Reinforced Nylon
2.
Cover
Polypropylene
Polypropylene
Reinforced Nylon
3.
Disc
Reinforced Nylon
Reinforced Nylon
4.
Seal
BUNA-N
E.P.D.M.
E.P.D.M.
5.
Float
Polypropylene
Reinforced Nylon
Polypropylene
11
D-040 PN 16
Applications
Pump stations: after the pump and after the check valve
Downstreem (after) and upstreem (before) shut-off valve
After deep-well pump
On long water supply lines
At peaks alon the line
At the end of lines
Before water meter
On strainers and filters
Valve Selection
The air valve is available:
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With 1/2, 3/4", 1", 2" male NPT , BSPT connections, as requested.
With a ball valve tap BSPT/NPT male connection upon request.
Vacuum check - The valve is available as a valve that will only release air from the system and will not admit air to the system when under
pressure condition occur.
This feature is accomplished by the addition of a check valve inserted in the air outlet.
Operation
The air & vacuum component, with the large orifice, discharges air at high flow rates during the filling of the system and admits air into the system
at high flow rates during its drainage and at water column seperation.
High velocity air, should not blow the float shut. Water will life the float and cause sealing of the valve.
At any time during system operation, should internal pressure of the system fall below atmospheric pressure, air will re-enter the systems, preventing
down-surge and cavitation.
The smooth release of air prevents pressure surges and other destructive phenomena.
Admitting air in response to negative pressure protects the system from destructive vacuum conditions, prevents damage caused by water column
separation. Air re-entry is essential to efficiently drain the system.
The automatic small orifice air release component releases entrapped air in the pressurized systems.
Pockets of accumulated air may cause the following destructive phenomena:
Impediment of effective flow and hydraulic conductivity of the system along with a throttling effect as would a partially closed valve. In
extreme cases this will cause complete flow stoppage.
Accelerate cavitation damages.
High pressure surges.
Accelerate corrosion of metal parts.
Danger of high-energy burst of compressed air.
Inaccuracies in flow metering.
As the system starts to fill, the valve functions according to the following stages:
1. Entrapped air is released by the valve
2. Liquid enters the valve, lifting the float which draws the "seal plug" to its sealing position.
3. Entrapped air, which accumulates at peaks along the system (where combination air valves should be installed), rises to the top of the valve,
which in turn displaces the liquid in the valve's body.
4. The float descends, peeling the "rolling seal", the smaller orifice opens and the accumulated air is released.
5. Liquid penetrates into the valve and the float rises unrolling the rolling seal to its sealing position.
When internal pressure falls below atmospheric pressure (negative pressure):
1. Both orifices will be immediately unplugged and the float drops away.
2. Air is admitted to the system.
Main Features
Working pressure range: 0.2-16 bar (3-230 psi.) Testing pressure: 25 bar (360 psi.)
Working Temperature: 60 C
Maximum instantaneous working temperature: 90 C
Light, simple and reliable structure.
Prevents premature closing:
The valve discharges air at high velocity, exceeding 11 psi differential pressure.
The orifice of the automatic continuous acting valve is larger than in any other air release valve of it's kind, therefore it discharges air at
higher flow rates.
The size of the automatic orifice makes its obstruction by debris most unlikely.
The valve design - rolling seal mechanism: is less sensitive to pressure differentials than a direct float seal. It accomplishes this by having
a comparably large orifice for a wide pressure range (up to 16 bar).
The body is made of high strength plastic, and all operating parts are made of specially selected corrosion resistant materials.
Due to its light weight, the valve may be installed on plastic piping systems, as well as other lightweight piping.
A threaded drainage outlet enables removal of excess fluids (1 1/2" in the 2", 3/8" in the 3/4", 1")
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Accessories
BALL VALVE
Shut-off valve
Made of brass ATSM B-124
Suitable for: D-040 1" 2", D-040-C 1" 2"
FLANGES
Made of reinforced nylon / cast nylon
Suitable for: D-040 1" 2", D-040-C 1" 2"
Diameter 40/50/60 Internal threads: 3/4" 1" 2"
Diameter 40/50/65 Internal threads: 3/4" 1" 2"
Diameter 80 Internal threads: 2" 3"
FREEZE JACKET
Made of polyurethan
MODEL ONE WAY
The D-040 air valve is available:
D040-V -With a vacuum guarding, out-only attachment, which only
allows air discharge, not allowing air intake (all models).
D-040-I -With a vacuum breaking, In-only attachment, which only allows
air intake, not allowing air discharge (D-040 2" only).
D-040-NS -With a non-slam, discharge-throttling attachment, which
allows free air intake, but throttles air discharge (D-040 2" only).
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Dim. mm
Model
Weight
Gr.
Orifice Area
(mm2)
Auto.
D-040 P
100
143
3/8 BSP
0.33
7.8
100
D-040 B
100
143
3/8 BSP
0.70
7.8
100
D-040 ST.
100
143
3/8 BSP
0.65
7.8
100
D-040 ST.ST.
100
143
3/8 BSP
1.40
7.8
100
D-040-P
180
209
1 BSP
1.1
12
804
D-040-B
180
209
1 BSP
2.2
12
804
D-040-ST.
180
209
1 BSP
2.1
12
804
D-040 ST.ST.
180
209
1 BSP
3.1
12
804
1/2,
Kin.
1, 3/4, 1/2
No.
Part
1.
Body
Reinforced Nylon
2.
Drainage Elbow
Polypropylene
Polypropylene
3.
3a.
Screws
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
3b.
Plug Cover
Reinforced Nylon
Polypropylene
3c.
Rolling Seal
E.P.D.M.
Viton
3d.
Plug
Reinforced Nylon
Polypropylene
4.
Clamping Stem
Reinforced Nylon
Polypropylene
5.
Float
Foamed Polypropylene
6.
O-Ring
BUNA-N
Viton
7.
Base
Reinforced Nylon
D-040 P / B / ST
D-040 ST ST
Ball valve
15
D-040 C
Dim. mm
Model
Weight
Gr.
Orifice Area
(mm2)
Auto.
Kin.
119
150
3/8 BSP
1.7
82
D-040-C
203
231
1 BSP
5.4
12
804
D-040-C F
250
233
1 BSP
7.3
12
804
1, 3/4
D-040-C
2
Material
Part
D-040 P / B / ST
D-040 ST ST
Body
Reinforced Nylon
2.
Sleeve
Polypropylene
Reinforced Nylon
3.
1.
3a.
Screws
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
3b.
Plug Cover
Reinforced Nylon
Reinforced Nylon
3c.
Rolling Seal
E.P.D.M.
E.P.D.M.
Reinforced Nylon
3d.
Plug
Reinforced Nylon
4.
Drainage Elbow
Reinforced Nylon
Polypropylene
5.
Clamping Stem
Foamed Polypropylene
Reinforced Nylon
6.
Float
BUNA-N
Foamed
Polypropylene
7.
O - Ring
Reinforced Nylon
Buna-N
8.
Base
Brass
3/4 1
2
9.
Optional
Ball valve
16
S-050 PN 16
Valve Selection
Available in male threaded sizes: 1/2", 3/4", 1" - BSP / NPT
Vacuum check valve - The valve is available as a valve that will only release air from the system and will not admit air to the system when
negative pressure conditions occur. This characteristic is obtained by adding a check valve to the air outlet.
Operation
The Automatic Continuous Acting Air Release valve, releases entrapped air from pressurized systems.
Pockets of accumulated air may cause the following destructive phenomena:
Impediment of effective flow and hydraulic conductivity of the system along with a throttling effect as would a partially closed valve. In
extreme cases this will cause complete flow stoppage.
Accelerate cavitation damages.
High pressure surges.
Accelerate corrosion of metal parts.
Danger of a high-energy burst of compressed air.
Inaccuracies in flow metering.
The valve functions while the system is under pressure, according to the following stages:
1. Liquid fills the system and enters the valve.
2. The float rises and rolls the rubber sealing band to its sealing position.
3. Entrapped air, which accumulates at peaks along the system, rises to the top of the valve, which in turn displaces the liquid in the valve's body.
4. The float descends, peeling the rolling seal the orifice opens, and the accumulated air is released.
5. Liquid reenters the valve and the float rises, rolling the rubber sealing band to its sealing position.
Note: Automatic Continuous Acting Air Release valves are designed to release air as it accumulates at peaks of pressurized systems. They are not
normally recommended for vacuum protection to valve large volumes of air, because of the inherently small orifices. For this purpose kinetic air
valves have much larger orifices.
However Automatic Continuous Acting valves will permit air to re-enter under vacuum conditions. If this is not desirable specify Vacuum check valves.
Main Features
Dimensions mm
Model
A
S-050 P
87
S-050 B
S-050-C
S-052
Weight
Orifice
Are
Kg.
mm2
internal
externa
140
1/8
18
0.3
12
87
140
1/8
18
0.65
12
85
148
1/8
15
1.65
12
85
148
1/8
15
1.65
Part
1.
Cover
2.
Body
3.
Drainage Outlet
Material
16 bar
25 bar
S-050
Polypropylene
S-050-C/S-052
4.
Rolling Seal
E.P.D.M.
5.
Clamping Stem
Reinforts Nylon
6.
Float
Foamed Polypropylene
7.
O-Ring
BUNA-N
8.
Base
9.
Strainer
18
S-050
S-050-C/S-052
NR-010 PN 10
Check Valve
Applications
Main Features
Compact structure
Maintenance free
Includes flange rubber seals
Improved sealing system
Non-corrosive materials
Cost effective product
NR-010 LS
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Head Loss
Dim. mm
Nominal
Size
Weight
Gr.
NR -010 3
75
172
132
571
NR -010 LS 3
75
219
132
580
NR-010 4
85
191
151
732
NR-010 LS 4
85
238
151
740
Part
Material
1.
Body
Reinforced Nylon
2.
Disc.
Reinforced Nylon
3.
Seal
Rubber E.P.D.M.
4.
Bolt (x2)
5.
Shaft
6.
Shaft Holder
Acetal
7.
Pusher
Acetal
8.
Spring Cover
Reinforced Nylon
9.
O-Ring
BUNA-N
10.
Spring
11.
Arrow
Polypropylene
12.
Flange Seals
Rubber E.P.D.M.
13.
Spring Cover
Reinforced Nylon
14.
Magnet (x2)
15.
Magnet Holder
16.
20
Acetal
NR-020 PN 16
Check Valve
Features
A combination air valve (kinetic & automatic) that includes a shut-off valve as an integral part of valve's body.
Especially applicable for underground chambers and deep wells
Minimum height and width dimensions.
Upper operational access to shut-off valve. Optional operation by extended-shaft from without the chamber.
NRS valve (Non Raise Stem) Fixed height of shut-off valve.
When the shut-off valve is closed, the complete internal mechanism can be removed easily upward as a separate assembly, allowing for easy
maintenance.
Automatic air release up to 450 m/h. Saves energy and reduces operation costs.
Three Independent Automatic Air release valve working according to A.R.I patented rolling seal principal.
Dramaticaly reduces the possibility of obstruction by debris.
The Automatic units are implanted inside the kinetic float and are protected from outward damage.
An inner "air pillow" protects the valve against damage from freezing.
Dynamic design allows high velocity air discharge, Preventing premature closing.
Maximum rate: 80mm - up to 3,400 m/h 100mm - up to 4,500 m/h
"Anti-Slam" shutting as a consequence of "air pillow" inside valve's body that acts as a buffer.
Standard cast iron body - baked polyester coating.
Working pressure range: 0.2-16 bar. (3-230 psi).
Available in 3" (80mm), 4" (100mm) Flanges are available in BS/ISO/ANSI standards.
Option
Screen outlet.
Drainage outlet.
NR-020-FV PN 16
NR-020-LS PN 16
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Head Loss
Dimensions mm
Weight Kg.
Nominal
Size
NR-020
NR-020
LS
NR-020
FV
3 (50 mm)
77
140
200
282
203
1.15
1.5
1.5
4 (80 mm)
85
157
210
292
226
1.6
2.0
2.0
6 (80 mm)
107
220
307
389
291
3.15
3.6
4.0
8 (80 mm)
127
273
342
424
335
6.5
6.9
7.2
Part
Material
1.
Spring Chamber
Reinforced Nylon
2.
Spring
3.
O-Ring
BUNA-N
4.
Spring Seat
Acetal
5.
6.
Flap Shaft
7.
Roller Shaft
8.
Roller
Acetal
9.
Flap
Reinforced Nylon
10.
flap Seal
E.P.D.M.
11.
Cover Bolts
12.
Disc
13.
Bolts
14.
Cover Seal
E.P.D.M.
15.
Body
Reinforced Nylon
16.
Cover
Reinforced Nylon
22
Part
1.
Limit Switch
Material
2.
Plastic Cover
Reinfoced Nylon
3.
O-Ring
E.P.D.M
4.
Teflon
5.
plastic Nut
Reinforced Nylon
6.
Spring Chamber
Reinforced Nylon
7.
Spring
8.
9.
O-Ring
BUNA-N
10.
Spring Seat
Acetal
11.
Shaft bushing
12.
Shaft
13.
flap Shaft
14.
Roller
Acetal
15.
Flap
Reinforced Nylon
16.
Flap Seal
E.P.D.M
17.
Cover Bolts
18.
Disc
19.
Disc Bolts
20.
Cover seal
E.P.D.M
21.
Body
Reinforced Nylon
22.
Cover
Reinforced Nylon
Part
Material
1.
Spring Chamber
Reinfoced Nylon
2.
Spring
3.
O-Ring
BUNA-N
4.
Spring Seat
Acetal
5.
Plug
Brass
6.
O-Ring
BUNA-N
7.
Roller
Acetal
8.
Shaft
9.
flap Shaft
10.
flap
Aluminum
11.
O-Ring
BUNA-N
12.
Body
Aluminum
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Installation Guide
Characteristics of water systems used in agriculture and landscaping:
High frequency changes in flow characteristics.
Water must be treated (filtered) in the field.
Chemicals and fertilizers are injected into the irrigation system.
It is often necessary to use fragile and often complex equipment and
instrumentation.
Large differences in the characteristics and materials used to
manufacture pipes, connectors and accessories.
INSTALLATION AT PUMPS
The DG-10 combination (double) air valve must be installed directly
after the pump and before the pumps non-return valve. Water pumped
from an independent supply such as a well, stream or reservoir
requires the admission of air into the pump and suction pipes. This air
will continue to disperse in the system during pump operation.
Now it works: When the pump begins operating, large volumes of air
are released through the kinetic orifice in the air valve. Water entering
pushes the float that closes the orifice and opens the check (nonreturn) valve. When the pump is shut down or stops working for any
other reason, air admitted through the kinetic orifice acts as a vacuum
breaker and protects the pump, connectors, accessories and seals
from damage caused by sub-atmospheric (negative) pressure.
The small automatic air valve continues to release air while the pump
is working and the line is pressurized. At its location before the check
valve, it prevents cavitation damage to the sealing face in the check
valve caused by the presence of small air bubbles in the water.
It is a good idea to install a DG-10 air valve after the pumps check valve.
This air valve will allow the admission of air when the pump is stopped
or shut down and when the check valve closes. It also releases air
when the water pressure returns after a sudden drop in head.
INSTALLATION IN LOCATIONS WITH CHANGING PRESSURES
It is reccomended to install a 1 DG-10 air valve in areas with
fluctuating pressure: pressure regulation valves, pressure release
valves and where pipe diameter changes. These are the areas where
air pockets form and might be released into the line. As the pipe is
filled, these areas can be problematic if not provided with an adequate
air release system. If pressure fluctuations are not too extreme, the
SG-10 air valve will suffice when installed downstream and close to
these sensitive areas (close to an accessory or disturbance).
INSTALLATION AT THE HIGHEST POINTS IN A LINE
It is reccomended to install a DG-10 air valve at all the highest points
in each line where flow speeds drop below the critical speed for air
movement. The kinetic orifice, installed at line high-points, releases air
as the line is filled and admits air during line draining regardless of
whether the process is controlled or not (pipe burst or collapse).
The automatic air valve releases air accumulating at high points when
the line is pressurized during regular operations.
Where the land topography is relatively flat, the line has shallow slops
and the high points are relatively close, The SG-10 automatic air release
valves can replace DG-10 valves at some of the high points.
INSTALLATION ON LONG LINES
On long lines, DG-10 or SG-10 valves should be installed every 500
meters to 800 meters. Install DG-10 valves on both sides of long
sections of horizontal pipe.
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