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Prepare Valve for Concrete Encasement

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The next step involves preparing the installation site for concrete. The presenter identifies the need to cover the open end of the PVC pipe where the float valve connects, to protect it from concrete during the pouring process. Flex Tape is shown as the chosen material to seal this opening, indicating the importance of a watertight and durable temporary seal.

Goal: Before pouring concrete around the valve's connection point, the open PVC pipe needs to be securely covered to prevent concrete intrusion. Flex Tape is suggested as a suitable material for this task.

Tools and materials

  • Flex Tape
  • PVC Pipe

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So, this is the Joby Megaplow valve. There will be a tether with a float attached to this valve. This is a slip fitting. It'll slip right on there. These are the best valves you can get. They will work on most any kind of tank. Now, we've got to cover this hole and we'll start pouring our concrete. What am I going to use? Flex tape. [Music]

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