Which way/direction does the PVB Test Cock needs to be facing?

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greenbaypackersfan

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Hi,
Now that the Sprinkler System has been properly turned on, I was wondering which way should the PVB test cock needs to be facing.
Mine looks almost like this one here in the link below
http://www.aceflowcontrol.com/pvb01natural.jpg

As you can see, the PVB Test cocks are below the PVB on the right and has 2 of them. Each of the PVB T.C. has 2 screws and both in the direction of an " I " . I was told that it needs to be in the " I " direction during the spring and fall season and after you winterized it, needs to turn these scres to " ---" direction to open them? While keeping the valves in the same flow direction as the pipes in the spring/summer and in 45 degree angle in the winter.

is that correct? Please educate me

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When the "handle" is parallel to it's pipe the valve is OPEN. When it is perpendicular to it's pipe, the valve is CLOSED.
 

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^ No, I believe you are referring to the vavle on the pipe, I'm talking about the PVB Test Cocks. The little screws on the PVB Tests
 

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lol I know the "I" in the screw slot means closed. During the spring/summer season, they need to be closed, but what about the winter time when the system has been winterized? Do I keep it closed or open them?
 
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