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Valve boxes are essential where there is water, gas and electricity involved. Be it in homes, offices or industrial units, they are basically used to cover meters of water, gas and electricity where the valves are installed. Valves need protection from external elements and these boxes provide the right guard and they are designed in such a way that they enable the valves to be easily accessed when required, especially in cases when they have to be either to put on or off. They are usually manufactured using either plastic or cast iron. The latter is more durable but it is also more expensive. They are also made using both plastic and cast iron jointly in some cases. Usually they are custom made as valves come in varying sizes and designs. It is reported that most water, gas and electricity companies opt for plastic ones as they are easy to access and lighter too. Some companies make it mandatory for their clients to install valve boxes. Many producers are working to manufacture them from materials that could protect the valves while also reducing the need of having to replace them often. There is also a move to manufacture them from recycled materials, in order to contribute to help protect the environment. It is necessary that the area where they are installed is kept clean, especially for ease of access. Since this is an essential item, price should not be much of a consideration, since quality is more important. One could go on the net and look for those manufacturers who are known to produce high quality ones. One should not compromise on quality. If inferior quality is used there will be the need to replace them more often. It is advisable to go for simple rather than ornamental ones. This is mainly due to the fact that should there be the need for part replacements they will be more easily obtained. CP Test Services-VALVCO (http://www.cptest.com) specialty is in the manufacturing of cathodic protection test stations, sewer cleanout caps and gas service curb and valve boxes.
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