replacing a stop and waste valve

[Eric and Megan Swope]

Hey everyone. I am replacing a stop and waste valve, one with the little drain cap, on my cold water supply line. Supply lines are copper and valve is sweat on. Quick question I have before I do it and realize it is backwards. Does the arrow on the stop and waste valve indicate the direction of the water flow? I know the little drain cap allows draining of the non-pressureized side when the valve is closed, but if I get it backwards, it will be draining the wrong side. Just want to be double sure. Thanks. Eric

[Edwin Pawlowski]

Yes, this applies to any fittings for gas, water, steam, etc. No arrow is bi-directional.

[Mike Grooms]

"Eric and Megan Swope"

Yes, the arrow should match the water flow.