Featured Video: Control Valve Disassembly Sometimes, operations and maintenance means taking things apart and putting them together again. If that's what you need to do right now, this video could get you halfway there. This eight-and-a-half minute video walks through the tools and steps needed to disassemble two kinds of control valves: a pump control valve and a pressure reducing valve. It includes a number of helpful hints and tricks, such as useful hand tools you can make yourself, and markings that will help with reassembly. (Reassembly instructions are not included in the video though.) To see the complete disassembly, inspection, and reassembly process for the pump control valve, see this video. July 7, 2017 By Cassia Smith Small System O&M o&m, valve maintenance, featured videos, operations and maintenance 0 0 Comment Read More »
Featured Video: Valve Maintenance Spring is traditionally the time to knock out the cobwebs and dust off the high shelves. For those of us living in areas with cold winters, it's often the first time going outside has felt pleasant for months. For those in warmer climates, it's often time to batten down the hatches for the serious summer heat. But no matter where you live, spring cleaning season is officially here. And your utility doesn't need to be any different! Spring can be a great time to start your valve exercise program, whether you're making your post-winter maintenance assessment or getting things in shape for the summer. And this week's video, from our partners at the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP), is a great resources as you get started. The 4-and-a-half minute video provides a brief walkthrough of the valve exercising process, along with dos and don'ts and maintenance tips. For more videos from RCAP, check out their channel on Vimeo. For more on valve topics, search our document database using the keywords "valve exercising" or "valve maintenance" (both without the quote marks) in the Keyword Filter. March 31, 2017 By Cassia Smith Small System O&M exercising valves, featured videos, O&M, operations & maintenance, operations and maintenance, videos, distribution system maintenance, maintenance programs, valve maintenance 0 0 Comment Read More »