Are plastic foot valves good?

PVC foot valves are a good choice for most applications; they are cost-effective and lightweight. However, in applications that require temperatures or pressure that don’t allow for PVC, or that require specific chemical resistant materials, there are metal valve options like brass and stainless steel.

Do I need a check valve if I have a foot valve?

We recommend using only one check valve or foot valve in a pump system. A foot valve should be at the inlet to the suction line of turbine, centrifugal, and jet pumps. If an additional check valve is required, it should be placed after the pressure tank to allow the pump and discharge pipe to remain pressurized.

What is a PVC check valve?

PVC swing check valves are a type of check valve designed to allow flow in one direction only. Commonly used in applications where backflow would cause flooding or damage sensitive components, PVC swing check valves are a vital piece of many PVC systems.

Why is the foot valve used in the suction pipe of centrifugal pump installation?

The foot valve is a lift check valve which is usually installed together with suction strainers in the suction line. It prevents the suction line from running empty after the pump is stopped (also see Valve).

How long do foot valves last?

The plastic pipe, usually lasts quite a while. Unless you have an extreme amount on minerals , like calcium, the PVC pipe should last longer than you. It’s the galvanized connect pipes the corrode rather quickly. The foot valve will need replace ment bout every 15 years , give or take a few years.

How long does a PVC check valve last?

As one of the most-used plumbing materials, PVC pipe is known for being very durable and long-lasting. In fact, PVC pipes last approximately 100 years.

What parts are in a PVC foot valve?

While cast iron foot valves can rust, introducing contaminants, our high quality, non-corrosive PVC foot valve includes stainless steel internal parts for long life and low maintenance. All parts are easily replaceable Stainless steel components: assembly bolts, springs EPDM gasket

How do you use a 45 foot suction line?

If the suction line is flat or horizontal (floating parallel with the surface of the water) you would use a 45° foot valve: When to Use a Vertical Foot Valve: If there is some drop angle to the suction line, you would use a vertical or straight valve: Foot Valves – 45°

What types of Foot valves does suresure-Flo fittings offer?

Sure-Flo Fittings offers many styles of foot valves to meet your needs ranging from the standard 45 Degree Flanged Foot Valve to a Threaded Vertical Foot Valve. Please call us if you have any questions regarding foot valves or visit the Sure-Flo Fittings Website for more details.

What is a footfoot valve?

Foot Valves are a form of check valve, installed at the bottom of Pump suction line, inside the wet well.