Identify Problem and Conceive Valve Modification

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Thinking outside the box…fabrication is farming? Check this out!

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On a farm, water tank valves are installed deep in the ground, approximately 20 to 24 inches. Standard ball valve handles are typically oriented horizontally, making them difficult to reach and operate when installed deeply. The solution proposed is to bend the valve handle from its original horizontal orientation to an upright position, allowing it to be more easily accessed from above.

Goal: The presenter outlines the challenge of operating ball valves installed 20-24 inches deep in the ground due to their standard flat handles. He introduces the idea of bending the valve handle upwards for improved accessibility.

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Ball Valve

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folks know when you have a farm you've got property you're doing projects like i do here on the stoney ridge farm you need to think outside the box sometimes so outside the box thinking each one of my water tanks and water areas is going to have a valve that valve will be set down in the ground approximately 20 to 24 inches this is a ball valve this would normally be down like this so i took this and i put it in my vise and

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