What Are Irrigation Valves

Irrigation valves or lawn sprinkler valves are an essential component of lawn sprinkler systems. They control the flow of water in lawn sprinkler systems. Sprinkler system valves come in a variety of models, including below ground inline valves and above ground anti-siphon valves.

What are the different types of sprinkler valves?

There are three basic types of valves used in irrigation systems – gate valves, ball valves, and electric valves.

What are sprinkler valves?

Valves are an essential part of any sprinkler system. They are the link between the “brains” of the system (the controller) and the sprinkler heads, to turn the water on and off. Most automatic sprinkler systems are set up with two types of valves. … These are often in a valve box if underground.