For Check valve we have terms and definitions in 10 topics. The topics are Automotive, Beer Brewing, Construction, Firefighting Equipment, Import Cars, NASCAR Racing, Natural Gas, Plumbing, Tires and Water Filtration.

Check Valve (Automotive)

Valve that permits fuel flow in only one direction.

Check Valve (Beer Brewing)

A one-way valve, commonly used on the gas outlet of a CO2 regulator to prevent beer from flowing back into the regulator and damaging it.

Check Valve (Construction)

A valve that permits passage through a pipe in only one direction.

Check Valve (Firefighting Equipment)

See backflow preventer

Check Valve (Import Cars)

1. A valve that permits the passage of a gas or fluid in one direction but not in the other. 2. A device located in the liquid line or inlet to the drier of some systems to prevent refrigerant flow in the opposite direction when the unit is turned off.

Check Valve (NASCAR Racing)

A safety valve that prevents fuel spills if the car turns over.

Check Valve (Natural Gas)

See VALVE, CHECK.

Check Valve (Plumbing)

A type of backflow preventer installed in a pipe run that allows water to flow in only one direction.

Check Valve (Tires)

A one way valve used to prevent pressure loss.

Check Valve (Water Filtration)

A check valve is a one-way valve that allows water to flow only in one direction, thus preventing backflow in a filter system.

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