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Which way to turn handle on ball valve to open the valve?

The handle faces the direction of flow


How does computing valve work?

Just like the valves used in valve stereo equipment or old radios. Except in computers (like the transistors in modern computers) valves are usually driven fully into saturation and cutoff, while in a valve stereo or old radio valves are usually operated as linear amplifiers with minimal distortion.


What is the direction of current flow in a diode valve?

Inside the diode valve the conventional curret flow is from anode to cathode. The electron flow is from cathode to anode.


What is the purpose of a Non return valve?

it allows the water to flow in only one direction.


What is the difference between gate valve and globe valve?

The external housing (shell) of gate and globe valves are similar, but the globe valve is designed to serve as a regulating valve, meaning that it can adjust the flow by the percentage of the opening. However, the gate valve is not designed to regulate flow, but to stop the flow. A gate valve should always be either fully open or fully closed. The main difference is in the form of the inner elements and the form of the flow inside the valves. In addition, the gate valve may have a rising or non rising stem while the globe valve is typically a rising stem design. The direction of flow through a gate valve is not important. However a globe valve has a flow direction indicated on the outer shell (body) which indicates the direction of flow from beneath the seat. In a gate valve, the closure element is a plate or disk which travels parallel to the plane of the seat. The gate in a dam is a well known example. In a globe valve, the closure element is usually called a "poppet", and it travels perpendicular to the plane of the seat. There are specific advantages and disadvantages to each type depending on the application. The application for a globe valve is regulating flow. It is not well suited for full stop isolation. The gate valve is an isolation valve and not designed to regulate flow.

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How much it costs to replace a vacuum cutoff valve and vacuum cutoff bypass valve for a 2000 Nissan sentra as iam getting a ses light the error code is p1491?

I got the same problem. Replace the cutoff valve for $100 for parts.


Where is the fuel cutoff valve located on a 1994 Chevy S10 4.3 Vortec?

It doesn't have one.


Where is the fuel cutoff valve on a rover 400?

The cut off valve is located BEHIND the centre console low down next to the clutch pedal


Will not start after refueling?

I just fixed a similar problem on a Toyota Corolla. I'm not certain if your car's EVAP system setup is the same, but this could resolve your problem as well. Your car may have one or both: A refuel check valve, and/or a fuel cutoff valve. Generally these are located off of the fill tube, but the cutoff valve may be mounted on the fuel tank.The problem occurs when your fuel tank is overfilled and/or gas flows into the EVAP line. The gas is too high in the filler neck thereby causing fuel to flow into the charcoal canister. A defective refuel and/or fuel cutoff valve would cause this problem. The cutoff valve prevents fuel from flowing into the canister, and the refuel valve helps to trigger the gas pump to stop.Test refuel check valve (if installed) by blowing air from larger to smaller port. Air should not flow freely and the valve should open as pressure increases. Air should flow freely when blowing from smaller to larger port. Replace valve if it fails either test.Test the fuel cutoff valve by holding it upright, as installed on car; air should flow freely. Turning upside down should prevent airflow. Also, fuel present in the check valve may indicate the tank was over filled meaning you possibly have fuel in your charcoal canister.Is your engine warning light on? For the Toyota, code P0441 "Incorrect Purge Flow" was present. Just replacing a defective valve may not get rid of the code. It's possible that your charcoal canister was saturated with gasoline too so that may need to be replaced. I also heard of a situation where the fuel tank was contaminated and had to be cleaned.Replacing the cutoff valve solved my problem. Good luck! Related Links: http://www.fixya.com/cars/t1795875-car_start_right_away_after_refueling http://www.2carpros.com/forum/1998-toyota-corolla-vt190664.html


What is the design of a valve?

The most simple and practical design of a valve is a flap that keeps liquid from going into one direction, but allows it to freely flow in another direction. The name for this particular valve is called a check valve.


What valve ensures oxygen rich blood flows in one direction?

The aortic valve.


How do you replace the PCV valve in your 1995 Acura Integra?

it should be the piece right on the top of the valve cover..you remove the rubber hose of it and then just turn the valve any direction while pulling up and it should just pop out and then just pop in the new one and reattach the vacuum hose.


Check valve function?

A check valve or one-way valve enables fluids to flow through in a single direction.


Bicuspid and tricuspid valves open in what direction?

The bicuspid (mitral) valve and tricuspid valve open in a direction that allows blood to flow from the atria to the ventricles.


What is the definition of a check valve?

A valve that allows unrestricted flow in one direction, but fully impedes flow in the opposite direction. Used for backflow prevention purposes.


Why diode is called mechanical valve?

A valve allows flow in only one direction. Diodes allow electrical current to flow in one direction only.


Why would the fuel cutout light come on on your 1989 Ford Escort GT and how do you go about fixing it?

Does the car start? because if it doesn't... then your fuel cutoff has been tripped, likely by the car getting hit closer to the gas tank and tripping the cutoff valve. if it's anything like the cutoff in a '91 escort, you should be able to take off the small panel access in the trunk/hatch and reset the switch, if it's the same, it's pretty easy