What is a corporation stops?

Corporation Stops (or corp stops) are designed for injecting chemical solutions into mains, process systems, tanks, and cooling towers. With a corporation stop, the diffuser can be removed while the process water pipe remains full and pressurized.

What is a corp stop valve?

The use of a corporation stop (Corp Stop) is needed when the process water pipe cannot be drained at the diffuser to allow for maintenance and / or cleaning. With a corporation stop, the solution diffuser can be removed while the process water pipe remains full and pressurized.

Is a corporation stop a ball valve?

Ball Valve Corporation Stop Its unique design utilizes a TFE coated bronze ball that allows maximum flow and easier turning. The bubble-tight feature at 300 PSI makes this valve a better choice than a Plug Valve when test or operating pressures exceed 100 PSI.

Why is it called a corporation stop?

When a new connection from the water main to the end user’s location is called for, the standard method is to clamp a brass or stainless saddle around the water main, and utilize a drilling machine to hot tap the pressurized pipe and install a valve into the saddle’s outlet. This valve is called the corporation stop.

What curb stop means?

Curb Stop or “Curb Valve” shall mean a valve, typically located near the property line, on the Water Service Line which can be used to discontinue or allow the flow of water to a property.

What is the difference between a curb stop and a Corp stop?

The first difference between these two types is its location, with a corporation stop being located directly attached to the main while curb stops are typically located in the sidewalk or on the home or business property.

How does a corporation stop work?

A corporation stop allows the injected chemical to enter the process water line away from the edge of the pipe. This facilitates more rapid and complete mixing of the injected chemical solution. It is recommended that the solution tube does not penetrate further than 1⁄3 of the process water line diameter.

Who owns the curb stop?

A curb stop is property of the city or municipality and is used to turn the water service to a dwelling on or off. The curb stop box is an enclosure housing the actual valve.