Do you want to know?

  • Do you know where your Valves are located? 

  • Do you know which direction the Valve opens? 

  • Do you know if the Valve Nut is accessible? 

  • Do you know if the Valve Box is cleaned out? 

  • Do you know to what number of turns the Valve will go? 

  • Do you know if the Valve is not operational?

  • The answers to all of these questions are sure to give you reassurance and preparation for future shutoffs. 


The BWCSI Valve Assessment Process

  • Photograph the Valve Box lid

  • Photograph the inside of the Valve Box

  • Pressure-wash inside of the Valve Box and vacuum out debris prohibiting functionality 

  • Measure the depth of the Valve

  • Connect WACHS ERV-750 to Valve  

  • Allow the VITALS software to assess the operation of the Valve

  • Photograph inside the Valve Box after operation

  • Create detailed report accessible and downloadable

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2023-08-18 FB020 Torque Graph
2023-08-18 FB020 Valve Report
2023-08-18 FB020 Wachs Activity Report

Wachs ERV-750

750 ft/lbs of torque with hands-free, “no assumption” operation, 13ft of reach from the mounting pedestal, variable speed 5-30 RPM, fully compatible with VITALS software which enables full data logging and sync between the handheld controller and your network PC. Telescoping valve key operates standard AWWA 2in nut.


The Benefit

BWCSI Valve Assessment is designed to allow a Water Authority the comfort in knowing the location, health, and longevity of their shut-off points.  The Valve Assessment is designed to allow for easy access and the comfort of knowing the shut-off points will or will not work when needed.  Assessing the system will allow for repairs and maintenance to be done prior to the emergency of needing a shutdown.  The Valve Assessment will allow for work to be completed during scheduled business hours.  BWCSI will work with any authority or customer who is interested in analyzing the time and money that emergency shutdown work causes versus paying for the Valve Assessment to be proactive.  Knowing where the shutdown points are and if they are functional in a system will always provide comfort and reassurance.