Valves and Taps
In general, taps and valves are used in kitchen and bathroom fixtures to ensure a regular flow of water for washing or bathing purposes or to regulate the quantity of water released. A valve is used when there is a change from higher to lower pressure and contain some kind of blocking mechanism to close partially or entirely the water flow. A tap is, in fact, a globe valve. There are a number of types of tap. Compression washer taps have separate taps for hot and cold water. Ball (or mixer) taps have a rotating ball with a single level to combine hot and cold water in one stream. Other common kinds of taps are disk and cartridge taps. Valves exist in a greater number of varieties: ball, butterfly, cock/plug, gate/sluice and spool valves. Toilets operate on a two-valve system to release and refill water into the cistern. Taps and valves are used everywhere in the water distribution system. They are also used in the agricultural sector for irrigation purposes. Industrial facilities requiring a continual flow of water rely on valves. Electrical appliances like washing machines contain a valve as a pressure control mechanism.
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Wash Basin Taps (Pair) (1 Supplier)
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Washing Machine Valve Tee 15mm x 3/4" BSP (1 Supplier)
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Washing Machine Valve With Check Valve 15mm x 3/4" (27660) (1 Supplier)
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Water, Anti-Vandal Taps (1 Supplier)
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Water, Automatic Taps (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T10 Jointed Tap (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T10 Short Jointed Tap (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T11 Mini Droplet Tap (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T12 Butler Tap (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T1 Bubble Tap (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T2 Droplet Tap (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T3/LF Lever Tap (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T4 Double Lever Tap (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T5 Bendy Tap (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T6 Flip Lever Long Reach Tap Almond (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T6 Flip Lever Long Reach Tap Brown (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T6 Flip Lever Long Reach Tap Polished Brass (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T6 Flip Lever Long Reach Tap White (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T6LR/LL Flip Lever Long Reach Tap (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T6SR/LL Flip Lever Short Reach Tap (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T7 Small Ceramic Tap (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T8 Star Tap (1 Supplier)
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Water Filter Tap - T9 Large Ceramic Tap (1 Supplier)
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Watersmith Heritage Abbey Waterfall Bath Mono Mixer Tap (6786P) (1 Supplier)
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Watersmith Heritage Abbey Waterfall Deck-Mounted Bath/Shower Mixer Tap (9289P) (1 Supplier)
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