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Which of the following is not true about a gate valve?(a) It offers more resistance to the flow of water than the globe valve(b) It is preferred over globe valve where the resistance to the water flow is to be kept at the minimum(c) It controls the flow of water equally well from either direction(d) It offers less resistance to the flow of water than the globe valveThe question was asked in a job interview.My enquiry is from Plumbing for Buildings in section Plumbing for Buildings of Construction & Building Materials

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Correct choice is (a) It offers more resistance to the flow of WATER than the globe valve

Explanation: There are two types of valves which are COMMONLY used for domestic water supply. These are the globe valve and gate valve. A gate valve offers less resistance to the flow of water than the globe valve and is preferred over the globe valve where the resistance to the water flow is to be kept at the minimum. A gate valve CONTROLS the flow of water EQUALLY well from EITHER direction.



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