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Many tap water pipes in homes and communities use brass gate valves. Many people worry about scale buildup over time. If scale builds up, will it cause blockage and affect water flow?

As a project manager at Hongxiang with over two decades in the valve industry, I’ve fielded this question more times than I can count. Homeowners worry about their drinking water, and plant managers can’t afford costly downtime or contamination. The concern is real, and the answer is critical. So, let’s get straight to it.

When system integrity depends on proper flow direction, Hongxiang Brass Check Valves offer robust, maintenance-free backflow prevention for critical piping applications. Our industrial-grade valves combine precision engineering with durable materials to safeguard your equipment and processes.

The valves used to restrict air flow are mainly the following:

Brass PEX fittings can corrode due to several factors, primarily related to the material composition and environmental conditions: