Comparing Ball Valve And Thumb Valve For Dryer Vent Cleaning

For professional dryer vent cleaning, innumerable dryer vent cleaning tools are employed such as skipper balls, duct cleaning vacuums, and more. In the last blog, the importance of some dryer vent accessories was explored. In this blog, the focus is on valves used in dryer vent cleaning. An integral part of the cleaning process, valves are necessary to control the force of air so that optimal airflow is achieved to remove caked-in contaminants in the vent. The two most prominent types of valves are ball and thumb valves. Here’s a small comparison between these two valves.

 

Ball Valve Vs Thumb Valve

 

Ball Valve

 

The ball valve comprises a shut-off valve shaped like a ball. The motion of this ball dictates the flow of air through the valve and eventually, through the dryer vent snake. When the valve is turned around its axis, the valve is opened or closed. Due to their simple mechanism, these types of valves have a long service life, even when it is not in use for some time.

 

Thumb Valve

 

For better handling and more precise air control, professionals opt for a thumb valve. Instead of turning the valve open and closing like a ball valve, a thumb valve only requires your thumb for operation. Adjust the flow of air through the valve with the press of a button. This convenience and accuracy make the thumb valve a very effective part of dryer vent cleaning tools. 

 

In closing, with a deeper understanding of the two valves, it is easier to make a more informed choice according to application and requirement.

 

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