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There are essential tools of the plumbing trade that are very seldom given attention. These are usually hidden from view, so we are only aware of their existence when something is amiss. It is only when a faulty sprinkler or fountain will not turn off that we turn our attention to underneath our feet. These underground installations are made safe and secure by valve boxes. For example, for an automatic sprinkler to work, pipes and tubes have to be placed and lined up underground. Constructing them above-ground would be inconvenient and might pose hazard. To make underground construction possible, all those network of connections have to be secured from disturbance and protected from moisture, temperature, and ground activity, among other things. An exposed pipe or tube because of a broken valve box can cause accidents. The same is also true for utility connections that we have at home. Internet connections through cable, for example, have to use tough wires that run from the Internet provider's box on the street to the subscriber's home. Like automatic sprinklers, they could cause potential hazards that are far more dangerous. Often, they are installed below ground level, along with telephone lines and other utilities. These are wires that could cause electric shock if not properly shielded from elements like rain, snow or extreme heat. Caution and extreme care have to be exercised so these thick wires deliver services to our homes, but do not interrupt our lives. These boxes do not figure much in our daily lives because they are tucked away from plain view. There are boxes of this type that are also found above-ground, and they perform the same functions as those installed underneath. Wires and cables that criss-cross our streets have to be kept tidy and neat; otherwise, accidents could happen. So next time you turn on your sprinkler or flip your cable switch, keep in mind there are valve boxes hard at work below your feet. About The Author: CPTEST.COM manufacture cathodic protection test stations, sewer cleanout caps and gas service curb and valve boxes. (http://cptest.com/)
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