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  Ball cock for railway vehicle - Patent 6298878
A ball cock valve for a railway vehicle, according to claim 3, wherein said extension pipe is generally U-shaped when said air exhaust aperture is positioned in a generally vertical direction at an upper surface of said main body portion.
A ball cock valve for a railway vehicle, according to claim 1, wherein said extension pipe is generally U-shaped when said air exhaust aperture is positioned in a generally vertical direction at an upper surface of said main body portion.
Therefore, when the ball cock is mounted in a manner such that the air exhaust aperture is positioned upwardly of a general horizontal direction, the opening surface of the extension pipe can be positioned lower than this horizontal direction by connecting the extension pipe to the pipe connection of the air exhaust aperture.
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 Ball cock assembly float with drain openings - Patent 5287882
A toilet tank ball cock is designed for use in a toilet tank having an operating lever, a flush valve controlled by the operating lever and a water supply, with the ball cock regulating the supply of water to the tank.
In ball cocks of the type disclosed herein there is a float which moves between spaced stops with the lowering of the float to the lower stop opening the ball cock refill valve and the raising of the float to the upper stop closing the refill valve.
Thus, the height of the ball cock assembly on the riser tube is adjustable, depending upon the desired volume of flow from the toilet tank.
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 Creative Homeowner - Dream ~ Design ~ Create.
Do the same with the ball cock retaining nut beneath the tank, as well as the connection between the tank and the bowl.
2) Examine the plunger in the ball cock assembly.
Lift the entire ball cock and float assembly from the tank.
www.creativehomeowner.com /index.php?pane=project&projectid=chplm027   (477 words)

  
 Print This | This Old House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
In a toilet with a float-ball ball cock, the ball at the end of a brass rod rises with the water as the tank refills.
For a floating-cup ball cock, a cup slides up the ball-cock shaft as the water level rises and lifts a wire that trips the ball cock off.
The bottom of the ball cock could be leaking, the connection between the external water-supply line and the ball cock could be loose, or the tank bolts might have corroded, causing water to seep out.
www.thisoldhouse.com /toh/print/0,17071,219028,00.html   (880 words)

  
  OMEGA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The SECURO ball cocks for flexible pipes in stainless steel have to be connected as stated in the UNI-CIGstandards 7129 and 9891.
Ball cock for gas, lever with security device preventing the accidental opening, female/hose connector 13 UNI 7141-72, nickel-plated.
Ball cock for gas, lever with security device preventing the accidental opening, male/hose connector 13 UNI 7141, nickel-plated.
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 Fix a Toilet.com: Do-It-Yourself Toilet Repair
If the float ball is too low the toilet may not flush completely and you may need to adjust the float ball back up slightly to get more water in the tank.
The ball cock opens and closes as the float ball falls and rises with the water level in the tank.
With a plunger-style ball cock the float arm pushes the valve plunger and washer to stop the water flow.
www.fixatoilet.com /repair/tankvibrates.html   (412 words)

  
 Glossary B
Ball cock: The mechanism that controls the flow of water into a gravity-operated toilet tank.
The ball cock is controlled by the float mechanism floating in the water in the tank.
When the toilet is flushed, the float drops and opens the ball cock, allowing water to enter the tank and/or bowl.
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 Science of Baseball: Activity: Thrown For a Curve
Cock the wrist initially to the right and "turn the ball over" to the left as you throw it.
At the bottom of the ball, the ball's surface and the air move in opposite directions.
So the velocity of the air relative to that of the ball's surface is larger on the bottom of the ball.
www.exploratorium.edu /baseball/curve.html   (726 words)

  
 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Ball,   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Used, for example, in a flush toilet, a ball cock has a float on the end of a pivoting arm that opens the valve when the arm drops.
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 NewStandard: 9/18/97
Water flow is controlled by a ball cock, or inlet valve, and a flush (outlet) valve.
Traditional ball cocks control water flow by means of a valve linked to the float arm and float.
For a float-cup ball cock, pinch the spring clip on the pull rod and lift the cup.
www.s-t.com /daily/09-97/09-21-97/d02ho150.htm   (547 words)

  
 New Page 1
As you cock the ball the nose should be pointed at the sidelines or even slightly behind you.
Since you want the defense to think your team is running the ball you must do exactly what you do when you are running the ball.
However, if you set your feet to throw the ball across the field it is the same as looking down field in a drop back pass.
www.bign2football.com /new_page_1.htm   (566 words)

  
 Toilet troubles - Oldhouseweb.com
Or the tank ball might be so old it is wrinkled or cracked so water is running through the tank ball.
If tightening the nut does not stop the leak it is probably the gasket at the bottom of the "ball cock" where it goes through the tank.
The packing or "O" ring on the inlet valve may be worn so when the toilet is flushed and the valve is opened the water squirts out the top of the "ball cock" against the tank top and runs down the outside of the tank.
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 Velocity Racquetball
Cock your wrist on the backswing and uncock your wrist on the follow through.
Watch the ball closely while swinging and keep the ball farther out from you for maximum racquet extension, stay low and level throughout and hit flat and level.
Drop the ball from a lower height and contact it lower.
www.velocityracquetball.net /Errors/CommonER/CRdriveserv.htm   (195 words)

  
 True Value.com
Interestingly, this valve is operated by the "wire" and "ball" that you refer to in your question.
The wire is actually called the float arm and the ball is known as the float ball.
Either replace the gaskets in the ball cock valve or the valve itself.
www.truevalue.com /content/expertadvice/QuestionView.aspx?con_id=2856   (247 words)

  
 Lea Beven - DIY - Dripping overflow
Ball cocks are sometimes incorrectly called ball valves because the float is ball shaped.
A ball valve is actually a ball with a hole through it, which turns 90 degrees to stop or start the water.
This type of valve is used to connect the water supply to a washing machine because of the low pressure loss incurred in the valve caused by its simple flow path.
www.leabeven.com /diy/overflow.htm   (799 words)

  
 West Side Water News from the Field
This is usually caused by a worn plunger ball or flapper valve in the bottom of the toilet tank.
If adjusting the ball float does not stop the toilet from running, the problem is probably in the ball cock valve itself.
It is very easy to take the ball cock valve apart and install a new o-ring and valve.
www.westsidewater.com /field.htm   (897 words)

  
 Hometime - How-To - Project Help - Plumbing
If the arm is hard to bend or needs to be bent a lot, unscrew it first to avoid damaging the ball cock assembly.
Also, some assemblies have an adjusting screw on the ball cock valve to regulate the water level.
A faulty ball cock valve (the assembly attached to the float arm) may fill the tank and cause water to run continuously down the overflow tube.
www.hometime.com /Howto/projects/plumbing/plum_7.htm   (327 words)

  
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JSI-16 A.C. Ball Valve Set with strainer and without strainer are manufactured as per ISO 9001 and can be used in Industrial Air Conditioning.
JSI-12A Forged Ball Bib Cock are manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001 and can be used for domestic plumbing, industrial applications, dispensing units and with all general application where an attachment may be required to accommodate connection with external hoses.
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 How to Repair a Running Toilet | eHow.com
Most likely the problem is the ball cock's diaphragm or the tank flap, so stop jiggling the handle and roll up your sleeves.
It's a valve attached to the float (which is either a metal or plastic ball on the end of a long rod or a plastic canister that slides up and down a vertical plastic pipe).
Remove the four screws holding down the top plate of the ball cock, using a screwdriver.
www.ehow.com /how_330_repair-running-toilet.html   (628 words)

  
 Contractor School Online® - Contractor Glossary of Terms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
A hinge having ball bearings positioned between the protruding, cylindrical parts of the hinge, to prevent friction.
A bearing in which the two halves are separated by a ring of small metal balls which rce friction.
A valve in which a ball regulates the opening by its rise and fall due to fluid pressure, a spring, or its own weight.
www.contractorreferral.com /glossary/index.php?letter=B&limit_index=60   (641 words)

  
 Plumbing
Install ball cock assembly into hole at left bottom of tank; then tighten locknut under tank.
Screw float rod into ball cock, and then screw ball float to other end of rod.
Attach overflow tube to ball cock and to overflow pipe.
www.free-ed.net /sweethaven/BldgConst/Plumbing01/lessonmain.asp?iNum=fra0412   (275 words)

  
 toilet
There are two major factors that cause a toilet to "run." Either the float valve inside the ball cock assembly isn't shutting off, or the tank ball (or flapper) is worn and not seating properly.
To find the exact problem, first lift up the float ball to see if the water flow stops; you should be able to hear the change.
If the ball or flap-type valve at the tank bottom is worn or rough, remove it and take ti to a plumbing shop for an exact replacement.
www.pwsb.org /toilet.htm   (784 words)

  
 On The House with the Carey Bros. Home Repair and Home Improvement Tips. : Singing Toilet -> Q & A
Once the tank is empty, the stopper drops back down into place and the tank begins to fill via the ball cock assembly which is activated by the float ball.
The float ball rises in unison with the water level until it is high enough to shut off the ball cock assembly.
Contained in the ball cock assembly are a couple of minute rubber washers called ball cock washers.
www.onthehouse.com /qa/19   (474 words)

  
 Tucson Water—Tame Your Toilet!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
There are two types of ballcocks: one has a float ball attached to a rod, the other type has a fl cylindrical float cup.
Use the adjustment screw on the top of the ball cock to the rod to lower the ball.
The ball height should be one-half to one inch lower than the top of the overflow tube or at the water line marked in the tank.
www.ci.tucson.az.us /water/tame_toilet.htm   (609 words)

  
 Troubleshooting a toilet
The valve is not being properly shut off because the float ball is not rising high enough.
To move ball or rod, bend float rod slightly and slowly.
Ball cock is broken or not performing properly.
www.plumbingexpress.com /tips/how-to-troubleshoot-toilet.html   (248 words)

  
 Toilet ball cock falls too soon - DIY - do it yourself - tribe.net
I have a toilet on which the ball cock or stopper always falls too soon, leaving a fair amount of water still in the tank and rendering the flush less effective.
Is all of the water in the tank supposed to go into the flush, or is it normal for the ball cock to fall while there is still an inch of water or so left in the tank?
Maybe if you move the hose so it is creating a current that helps the ball cock stay open, it will give you a good flush ending.
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 New Parts Are Quick Fix for Noisy Toilet at DoItYourself.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Installing the new ball cock or float cup assembly is the reverse of the removal process.
Install the new rubber washer under the bottom of the assembly, and pass the lower threaded portion through the bottom of the tank.
For a ball assembly, this is done by moving the float ball in or out on the float arm, and also moving the adjusting screw located where the float arm meets the valve assembly.
www.doityourself.com /stry/newparts   (870 words)

  
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