Embodiments of the disclosure provide an adapter valve assembly and a method for installing an adapter valve assembly that allows for independent control of fluid flow at an individual nozzle assembly. The adapter valve assembly can include a ball valve that can be actuated by electricity to change
Embodiments of the disclosure provide an adapter valve assembly and a method for installing an adapter valve assembly that allows for independent control of fluid flow at an individual nozzle assembly. The adapter valve assembly can include a ball valve that can be actuated by electricity to change its position. The adapter valve assembly can function independent of the pressure or flow within the system and can be actuated as desired by the user. The adapter valve assembly can also have internal threads which can connect with the existing external threads on nozzle assemblies already installed in the field. Therefore, the adapter valve assembly can be used for retrofit applications.
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1. An adapter valve assembly configured to attach to a nozzle assembly and control fluid flow through the nozzle assembly, the adapter valve assembly comprising: an adapter having an inner threaded surface, an outer surface, and a first plurality of connecting elements on the outer surface;a valve a
1. An adapter valve assembly configured to attach to a nozzle assembly and control fluid flow through the nozzle assembly, the adapter valve assembly comprising: an adapter having an inner threaded surface, an outer surface, and a first plurality of connecting elements on the outer surface;a valve assembly having an inner surface, a valve, a valve body, and a second plurality of connecting elements on the inner surface;wherein the first plurality of connecting elements is configured to engage the second plurality of connecting elements to hold the valve body from rotating relative to the adapter when the adapter has been inserted into the valve body of the valve assembly. 2. The adapter valve assembly of claim 1 wherein the first plurality of connecting elements and the second plurality of connecting elements each include teeth. 3. The adapter valve assembly of claim 1 wherein the outer surface of the adapter further comprises a depressed surface, a first retaining wall, and a second retaining wall, wherein the first retaining wall and second retaining wall are elevated in a radial direction around the circumference of the adapter. 4. The adapter valve assembly of claim 1 wherein the valve body further comprises at least one opening configured to accept a fastener. 5. The adapter valve assembly of claim 4 further comprising a fastener configured to couple the adapter to the valve assembly through the at least one opening. 6. The adapter valve assembly of claim 5 wherein the fastener is a clip having at least one arm configured to enter the at least one opening and interface with a depressed surface of the adapter. 7. The adapter valve assembly of claim 1 wherein the valve is a ball valve having at least one inlet port and at least one outlet port. 8. The adapter valve assembly of claim 1 wherein the valve can be actuated by an electrical signal to change a position of the valve. 9. The adapter valve assembly of claim 1 wherein the valve has a single inlet port and a single outlet port. 10. The adapter valve assembly of claim 1 wherein the valve has a plurality of inlet ports and a plurality of outlet ports. 11. A nozzle valve assembly for directing fluid from a boom pipe comprising: a pipe clamp configured to engage the boom pipe;a nozzle assembly including at least one turret and at least one spray tip;a siphon tube; andan adapter valve assembly configured to attach to the nozzle assembly and control fluid flow through the nozzle assembly, the adapter valve assembly comprising: an adapter having an inner threaded surface, an outer surface, and a first plurality of connecting elements on the outer surface;a valve assembly having an inner surface, a valve, a valve body, and a second plurality of connecting elements on the inner surface;wherein the first plurality of connecting elements is configured to engage the second plurality of connecting elements when the adapter has been inserted into the valve body of the valve assembly to keep the valve body from rotating relative to the adapter. 12. The nozzle valve assembly of claim 11 wherein the outer surface of the adapter further comprises a depressed surface, a first retaining wall and a second retaining wall wherein the first retaining wall and second retaining wall are elevated in a radial direction around the circumference of the adapter. 13. The nozzle valve assembly of claim 12 further comprising a clip having at least one arm configured to enter at least one opening in the valve body and interface with the depressed surface of the adapter. 14. The nozzle valve assembly of claim 11 wherein the valve is a ball valve which can be actuated by an electrical signal to change a position of the ball valve. 15. The nozzle valve assembly of claim 14 wherein the ball valve has a single inlet port and a single outlet port. 16. The nozzle valve assembly of claim 14 wherein the ball valve has a plurality of inlet ports and a plurality of outlet ports. 17. A method of installing an adapter valve assembly onto a nozzle assembly having an end cap, they method comprising: removing the end cap from a first location on the nozzle assembly; andinstalling an adapter valve assembly onto the first location, wherein the adapter valve assembly includes: an adapter having an inner threaded surface, an outer surface, and a first plurality of connecting elements on the outer surface;a valve assembly having an inner surface, a valve, a valve body, and a second plurality of connecting elements on the inner surface;wherein the first plurality of connecting elements is configured to engage the second plurality of connecting elements to inhibit the valve body from rotating relative to the adapter when the adapter has been inserted into the valve body of the valve assembly. 18. An adapter valve assembly configured to attach to a nozzle assembly and control fluid flow through the nozzle assembly, the adapter valve assembly comprising: an adapter having an inner threaded surface, an outer surface, and a first plurality of connecting elements on the outer surface;a valve assembly having an inner surface, a valve, a valve body, and a second plurality of connecting elements on the inner surface;wherein the first plurality of connecting elements is configured to engage the second plurality of connecting elements to inhibit the valve body from rotating relative to the adapter when the adapter has been inserted into the valve body of the valve assembly. 19. An adapter valve assembly configured to attach to a nozzle assembly and control fluid flow through the nozzle assembly, the adapter valve assembly comprising: an adapter having an inner threaded surface, an outer surface, and a first plurality of connecting elements on the outer surface;a valve assembly having an inner surface, a valve, a valve body, and a second plurality of connecting elements on the inner surface;wherein the first plurality of connecting elements is configured to engage the second plurality of connecting elements when the adapter has been inserted into the valve body of the valve assembly; andwherein the outer surface of the adapter further comprises a depressed surface, a first retaining wall, and a second retaining wall, wherein the first retaining wall and second retaining wall are elevated in a radial direction around the circumference of the adapter. 20. An adapter valve assembly configured to attach to a nozzle assembly and control fluid flow through they nozzle assembly, the adapter valve assembly comprising: an adapter having an inner threaded surface, an outer surface, and a first plurality of connecting elements on the outer surface;a valve assembly having an inner surface, a valve, a valve body, and a second plurality of connecting elements on the inner surface;wherein the first plurality of connecting elements is configured to engage the second plurality of connecting elements when the adapter has been inserted into the valve body of the valve assembly; andwherein the valve body further comprises at least one opening configured to accept a fastener. 21. The adapter valve assembly of claim 20 further comprising a fastener configured to couple the adapter to the valve assembly through the at least one opening. 22. The adapter valve assembly of claim 21 wherein the fastener is a clip having at least one arm configured to enter the at least one opening and interface with a depressed surface of the adapter. 23. A nozzle valve assembly for directing fluid from a boom pipe comprising: a pipe clamp configured to engage the boom pipe;a nozzle assembly including at least one turret and at least one spray tip;a siphon tube; andan adapter valve assembly configured to attach to the nozzle assembly and control fluid flow through the nozzle assembly, the adapter valve assembly comprising: an adapter having an inner threaded surface, an outer surface, and a first plurality of connecting elements on the outer surface;a valve assembly having an inner surface, a valve, a valve body, and a second plurality of connecting elements on the inner surface;wherein the first plurality of connecting elements is configured to engage the second plurality of connecting elements when the adapter has been inserted into the valve body of the valve assembly;wherein the outer surface of the adapter further comprises a depressed surface, a first retaining wall and a second retaining wall wherein the first retaining wall and second retaining wall are elevated in a radial direction around the circumference of the adapter. 24. The nozzle valve assembly of claim 23 further comprising a clip having at least one arm configured to enter at least one opening in the valve body and interface with the depressed surface of the adapter.
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