Valves and Controls · Valve Components
Valve Seat
The interior surface inside a valve body that the closing mechanism (like a washer or ball) presses against to shut off the flow.
Common uses
Creating valve seal, flow control, preventing leakage when valve is closed
Common symptoms
- Valve won't shut off completely
- Continuous dripping
- Poor flow control
Common repairs
- Seat resurfacing
- Seat replacement
- Valve rebuild
- Washer replacement
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