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Q - How long does it take to install an Inserta Valve?
A - As quick as two hours.

Q - How much psi can a hydra-stop hold?
A - About 100 psi

Q - How much psi can an insta-valve hold?
A - About 150 psi

Q - Does the amount of water flow in a water line make a difference to a line stop?
A - Yes

Q - How long does it take to line an average 48" manhole?
A - Approximately 2 hours

Q - How long will it be before the manhole can be put into production?
A - As long as the water isn't above the bench wall, the manhole is never taken out of production.

Q - How long does it take to cut a pressure tap?
A - Approximately 1.5 hours after excavation of existing line.

Q - Does the customer have to have a crane on-site for valve inserts, hydra-stops, or taps?
A - No, our trucks are equipped with their own cranes.

Q - What is Insta-Valve Plus?
A - Insta-Valve Plus is a resilient seat wedge valve that uses bullet stopper technology to stop flow allowing you to add control points and isolation zones to your system.

Q - How does Insta-Valve plus seal?
A - Insta-Valve Plus uses an advanced compression molded hyperbolic parabola seating surface joined to the radial axis sealing area that optimizes the seal at both the pipe and the coupon removed location.

Q - Is the Insta-Valve Plus installed easily?
A - Yes, Insta-Valve Plus can be installed in as little as one hour. Simply mount the Insta-Valve Plus, make a simple tap with your Hydra-Tapper, and install your Insta-Valve Plus valve cartridge.

Q - Does it take a lot of hand tools to install Insta-Valve Plus?
A - No, the only hand tools needed to install Insta-Valve Plus are two open end wrenches and one allen wrench.

Q - Can the Insta-Valve Plus be installed in the open position?
A - Yes, Insta-Valve Plus can be installed in the open position and operated when needed.

Q - Can the Insta-Valve Plus be installed off center?
A - Yes, Insta-Valve Plus can be installed in any position on the pipe.

Q - Can my valve Insta-Valve cartridge be replaced?
A - Yes, by reversing the installation process you can simply install a new Insta-Valve plus valve cartridge if needed.

Q - Can the Insta-Valve Plus be routinely exercised?
Yes, Insta-Valve Plus has been engineered to allow routine operation and exercising.

Q - What is life expectancy of the Insta-Valve Plus?
A - Insta-Valve Plus is designed to provide years of trouble free operation. Our research and development department has cycled (opened/closed) the Insta-Valve Plus up to 200 times.

Q - How many turns does it take to open / close the Insta Valve Plus?
... 4” - 12
... 6” - 24
... 8” - 32
... 10” - 40
... 12” - 48

Q - Does the Insta-Valve Plus work on all common types of pipe?
A - Yes, Insta Valve Plus can be installed on all types of common pipes.

Q - Can the Insta-Valve Plus be customized for a specific application?
A - Yes, Since the Insta-Valve Plus is fabricated epoxy coated carbon steel or stainless steel Insta-Valve Plus can be customized to fit almost any size or type of pipe.

Q - Does the Insta-Valve Plus meet AWWA specifications?
A - AWWA does not have a specification for insertion valves. AWWA C-509-01 and C-515 Valve Specifications are not meet by any insertion valve on the market today.

Q - What if my application requires me to use a valve that needs to meet AWWA C-509-01 or C-515-01?
A - If your application requires you to use a valve that meets AWWA C-509-01 or C-515-01 and you can simply use a line stop to cut-in the valve of your choice.

Q - Does the Insta-Valve guarantee 100% shutdown?
A - No, Insta-Valve Plus does not guarantee 100% shutdown. The advance design of the Insta-Valve Plus valve cartridge is designed to achieve 100% shutdown but conditions inside the pipe may affect performance up to 5%.

Q - What sizes is the Insta-Valve Plus available in?
A - Currently Insta-Valve plus is available in sizes 4”-12” & 16”. Additional sizes will be available in the future. 14”, 18”, & 20” are currently being completed.

Q - Can my Insta-Valve Plus equipment only be used for valve insertion?
A - Insta-Valve Plus equipment is completely modular and expandable. Adding “kits” to you existing Insta-Valve Plus equipment will give the option of side tapping, line stopping, or both.

Q - Is Insta-Valve Plus a new product?
A - No, Insta Valve Plus is currently in its third generation of evolution. Years of successful installation have enabled Hydra-Stop to perfect Insta-Valve Plus and its installation process.

Q - What pressure is Insta-Valve Plus rated to?
A - Insta Valve Plus is rated to 150psi.

Q - What is the warranty period of Insta-Valve Plus?
A - Insta-Valve Plus is warranted for 1 (one) year.

Q - Is Insta-Valve made in the United States?
A - Yes, Insta-Valve Plus is made in the United States.

Q - Is Insta Valve Plus readily available?
A - Yes, since Insta Valve Plus is manufactured completely at our Alsip, IL manufacturing facility delivery is timely.