One-way foot valve safeguards your irrigation pump by keeping it primed when not in use.
COPPER inlet strainer and bottom cap for maximum protection when submerged in lake water.
For data regarding properties of copper that PROTECT YOUR PUMP INTAKE FROM ZEBRA MUSSELS, see US Dept. of the Interior - Bureau of Reclamation document MERL-2014-64.
Rugged, durable valve has 2" NPT Female connection, copper inlet strainer and cap, lead-free brass body and stem, and stainless steel spring.
NO-LEAD construction, compatible with pumps that have up to 2" ID inlet size.
ASSEMBLED COMPLETE AND READY TO USE. Wrap the male pipe threads with PTFE tape (sold separately) before installing the valve. Do not over tighten.
Inspect and clean the copper strainer annually for maximum efficiency.
Description
The SelecTwist 2" Foot Valve for your irrigation pump has a solid copper inlet strainer for maximum protection. One-way foot valve safeguards your watering pump by keeping it primed when not in use. This rugged, durable valve has a 2" NPT Female connection, copper inlet strainer and bottom cap, lead-free brass body and stem, and stainless steel spring. IMPORTANT: before installing the valve, apply PTFE tape (sold separately) to the pipe male threads. Do not over tighten. Maximum working pressure 200 PSI. Maximum working temperature 180 degrees F. For maximum efficiency, inspect and clean the copper strainer annually.
For data regarding properties of copper that KEEP ZEBRA MUSSELS OUT OF LAKE WATER PUMP INTAKES, see US Dept. of the Interior - Bureau of Reclamation document MERL-2014-64.