Shut-off valves are small but critical parts of your home’s plumbing and gas systems, and when they fail, the damage can be massive. Many older valves seize or leak simply because they haven’t been ...

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

Last month, GM Authority reported that GM was in the process of launching a redesigned valve body for the ten-speed automatic transmissions used in its full-size pickup trucks and SUVs. Now, we’re ...

Bypass pipes, accompanied by a three-way control valve, are often seen in hydronic systems at both served loads (e.g., reheat coils) as well as at primary equipment (e.g., cooling towers). Reasons for ...

In August’s column, I discussed three-way control valves, their associated bypass pipes, and the importance of a balancing valve being located within the bypass pipe. Such balancing valves are needed ...