Valve Maintenance Systems

Trailers, Skids, and Trucks

Our valve maintenance systems are designed with the water delivery system and operator safety in mind. Turning valves by hand can take a lot of effort, causing physical discomfort and unnecessary injury over time to members of a valve maintenance crew. Wachs valve maintenance trailers, skids, and trucks feature powered valve operators that automatically exercise the valves using Wachs VITALS software.

  • VITALS works the valve back and forth removing build-up, rehabilitating the valves, extending their life.
  • VITALS can determine the size of the valve, the valve position, the valve turning direction, record the exact GPS location of the valve, and more.
  • This also improves the productivity of the crew since they’re no longer turning valves by hand.

Additionally, our valve maintenance systems are designed to keep the valve crew out of traffic. The vacuums, pressure washers, and exercisers are all accessible from the curb side or rear of the units. Whether you choose a trailer, skid, or our purpose-built valve maintenance truck body you’ll see noticeable improvements in your water system and your crew.

Compact LX

The basic building block of a valve maintenance program. Features an extended reach valve exerciser and class II hydraulic circuit.

Standard LX

Ideal for mid-sized municipalities and water utility contractors. Includes the ERV-750 valve exerciser and hydro-vac system.

Grand LX

Ideal for municipalities with large and older valve systems. Includes the TM-7 and ERV-750 valve exercisers and hydro-vac system.

Standard LX Skid

Truck-mounted valve maintenance system mounts to a wide range of flatbed trucks. Extended reach valve exerciser and hydro-vac system are included.

Valve Maintenance Truck

Includes the skid and purpose-built storage body to make the ultimate valve maintenance system.

Valve Maintenance Basics

The essentials for exercising a valve.
Locate. Access. Operate. Record.

Valve Maintenance Programs

Learn how to extend the life of your valves and your water systems.