A drain tap is used to ensure that the water supply system and other water devices in the houses work without problems and malfunctions. Thanks to this element, pipes can be freed from water, which is especially important in houses for a seasonal stay (in cottages).
In severe frosts, low temperatures, climatic surges, pipes will not burst. Specialists install a drain valve at certain points in the water system during the installation of pipes. There are options for installation systems in which the presence of cranes is provided, they are already built into the pipes. This facilitates the installation process, and also simplifies the operation of devices.
Installation Secrets
In the process of creating a water supply system, plastic or metal materials can be used. The first option is simple in terms of installation and reliability, because the material bends well, so you can lay pipes in hard-to-reach and tight places, without worrying about expanding the working area. But at low temperatures, plastic bursts faster and lends itself to deformation than metal counterparts.
As for the metal, the pipes from it are much more durable and reliable, but their cost is higher. On a metal base, taps are often placed and reliably welded to the surface. This saves time on mounting additional elements and faster to assemble the structure to complete the work.
The main elements
The basic rules of installation include the placement of pipeline elements at the right level. Pipeline elements must be mounted with a slope to a well or other source, this ensures easy drainage of water during conservation.
Also, the drain valve does not burst when the load on the system increases. A special valve must be installed on the pipe through which water is supplied to the house. He stops the fluid so that it does not flow by gravity into the well. As for the installation of cranes, they should be above the valve.
A drain tap is cut into the base of the pipe, using different methods for treating seams. For standard water-type pipes, conventional automatic taps are used, which can be assembled according to the drawings from the instructions. Also, the automatic option is used for water intake from the well or for continuous supply from the well using a vibration pump. Thanks to the automation of the system, residual liquid remains on the supply hose. When you turn on the machine, the pressure increases, and the liquid is again supplied to the house. A prerequisite for both automatic and conventional faucet is the presence of a drain valve.
Pipe preservation
For this process, you need to open all the drains even on the washbasin faucets so that the liquid completely leaves the pipeline. Residual water in the winter can freeze and expand in pipes, leading to damage and bursting if you do not use the room. For the complete cleaning process, a compressor is used to purge the entire system, thanks to which the tires are inflated.
He quickly blows the remaining water from the pipes, leaving all the drains clean. To blow excess water out of the drain valve, more power must be added to the compressor.
During the preservation process, care must be taken to ensure that the pipe and valve are completely free of water, it is imperative that all possible areas are purged. If for some reason there is no access to all pipes, then preservation can be done by blocking the elements using the presence of taps on them. The procedure is carried out quickly, does not take much time.
Winter preparations
In the process, water from the boiler is necessarily drained. To carry out this manipulation without problems, during the installation of water heating systems between the cold water pipe and the safety valve, a special tee is made, which is equipped with a drain valve with a fitting.
In the process of draining, a drain hose is put on it. Thanks to this, the process of releasing the boiler from the water becomes much easier. A prerequisite during the discharge process is to disconnect the hot water supply pipe from the device.
After releasing the boiler tank from the remaining liquid, it is imperative to shake it from side to side so that the remaining water comes off the walls. If this is not possible, you must leave the tap open for some more time and wait.
Turn off the washing machine
A ball drain valve is used in these devices for continuous water supply. In the process of disconnecting the hose from the device, the valve must be closed. In the process of disconnecting the machine, one should not forget about the importance of disconnecting the plug from the mains. Doing this while on is not recommended. Be sure to unscrew the drain pump cover, under it you need to substitute a container, since there may be water in the hose.
To prevent freezing of the pipes of the washing machine in the winter, you need to turn it upside down and in this position leave until spring.
Errors in the process
When installing ball brass valves with a drain device, craftsmen may overlook the fact of having an additional valve that prevents the fluid from returning to the source. Therefore, before starting to mount, you must definitely look into the work plan and choose the right place.
The instructions indicate where it is best to install the cranes. Masters advise doing this in places that are accessible and easily accessible. This also applies to valve taps. It is considered a mistake to install a crane below the valve level or far from the device itself.