Handheld Valve Exercisers

Turning valves and valve handwheels is a critical task in maintaining water infrastructure. An organization can have hundreds or even thousands of valves that must be controlled, or in some industries “exercised”. Valve exercising is the process of running a valve through its full cycle to prevent sticking or freezing caused by factors such as tuberculation.

When a valve has not been regularly exercised, dirt, rust and sediment known as tuberculation builds up around the valve, making it difficult or impossible to manually operate it when the need arrives, say during a water main break. Worse, simply putting too much force on the valve trying to turn it can break the valve stem, leaving costly replacement as the only option.

Wachs valve exercisers are precision engineered for this job, delivering increased productivity, operator safety and valve protection. They're perfect for operating hard to reach valves, a valve exercising program, and fast shutdowns without damaging the valve. Portable for everyday use, and with multiple models available, Wachs handhelds deliver powerful torque for even the toughest valves. 

Our handheld valve exercisers include the corded electric P-2, offered in your choice of high torque (HT) or high speed (HS) models, and includes electronic torque control powered by VITALS. Our versatile RS-2 handheld exerciser/operator is the ideal tool for operating or exercising handwheel and rising stem valves, and operates standard AWWA valves with an optional adapter. Both the P-2 and RS-2 Rising Stem models are available with electonic torque control powered by VITALS.

Coming soon is the most innovative product we've ever built to serve the water community - the revolutionary new P-3 battery powered cordless electric valve exerciser. Unlike existing products, the P-3 was designed from ground up for the rigorous job of exercising underground water valves, not just hydrants. Exercising hydrants is a walk in the park for the P-3. This tool combines the ideal mix of power, all day running, torque control, and ergonomic efficiency, and it's intuitive enough for even less experienced operators to quickly master. Every muncipality and water authority will need and want one.

Ask your Wachs representative today for additonal details on features, availability and introductory offers on the upcoming P-3.