Equilibrium valve

(Steam Engine)	a balanced valve. See under Valve.
	A balance valve. See under Balance.
	A valve for permitting air, steam, water, etc., to pass into or out of a chamber so as to establish or maintain equal pressure within and without.

See also: Equilibrium, Valve, Valve

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.

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But first you need to ensure that your pipes are securely fixed to joists, rafters or other surfaces wherever they come into contact with them.Once this is done, take a look at some of the equilibrium valves on the market and consider installing them instead of your tank or cistern's standard valve.

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