suction valve

noun

1. a nonreturn valve in a pump suction to prevent the pump draining or depriming when not in service Also calledfoot valve

Example Sentences

The obvious remedy consists in making the suction-valve tight by carefully grinding it.

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On descent of piston suction valve closes, and water is forced up through outlet valve to any distance or elevation.

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When piston is rising suction-valve is open, and water rushes into cylinder, outlet valve being closed.

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A foot valve is virtually a second suction valve placed at the bottom or foot of the suction pipe.

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In practice the tube is known as the suction pipe, and its valve as the suction valve.

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