Are there any advanced methods for dealing with or preventing water accumulation in valve chambers?
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Question: Are there any advanced methods for dealing with or preventing water accumulation in valve chambers?
Strengthen the maintenance of valves to prevent leakage from the seals； A small pit is added in a corner of the valve chamber for water accumulation and pumping.
Generally, the design of valve chambers takes into account the need to drain water; if the valve chamber is adjacent to a sewer, the elevation of the bottom of the chamber should be higher than the elevation of the upper edge of the sewer； A water barrier should also be built in the above-ground part of the valve chamber, along with a cover plate to prevent rainwater from seeping in ； A pit is built at the bottom of the well, so that water can be pumped out in case of need. This post was last edited by guozongduan on 2008-6-29 22:18.]
Method for dealing with water accumulation in valve chambers: Use a water pump to extract the accumulated water. Precautions to prevent water accumulation in valve chambers: The valve chambers should be constructed in accordance with their design specifications, and drainage pits must be provided as per the design ； The quality of the valves must meet the requirements ； The blueing of valves during connection must meet the specified requirements ； The valve gasket must meet the requirements ； When testing pipes for water flow and pressure, do not allow water to accumulate or remain in the valve chamber.