Depending on the size, a gate valve costs around $5, and a ball valve is usually under $10. Both types of valves have the same purpose, which is to control the flow of water. The design of each ...

Three-way ball valves are the most popular type of multi-port ball valve. This style is commonly used in applications with more than one source of media or to divert media in two different directions.

If you get drips of water coming through your pipes even with the main shutoff valve completely closed, its probably time to ...