Irrigation Valve Flow Control Handle

What is an irrigation valve and how does it work.

Irrigation valve flow control handle.

Each valve is responsible for one area or zone of the lawn irrigation system. This allows full flow of water through the valve. Purchased on jun 28 2015. Kenneth d on jul 18 2015.

More important is that it also allows the valve to be throttled that is the water flow may be adjusted to any rate desired. When utilizing automatic valves wires run from the irrigation controller or timer to each of the valves. This saves you time and money. The main difference is the flow control limits the stroke of the diaphragm allowing less water to pass.

Additionally the simple installation features will allow you to complete your valve maintenance quickly and easily. Purple flow control handle identifies valve as part of a non potable system. Extend the life of your valve with the extend the life of your valve with the lawn genie by toro flow control handle. A solenoid on the valve receives electric signals.

For normal operation the flow control should be all the way counter clockwise open. Valves control the flow of water to the irrigation system. If you desire to limit the flow you turn the handle clockwise which lowers to waterflow through the valve.