FAIRES4" FOOT VALVE (HAR10156)

A 4" cast iron foot valve is a heavy-duty, one-way check valve with an integrated strainer. Installed at the submerged end of a suction hose, it utilizes a center-guided metal poppet to keep water pumps primed and block incoming debris.

Key Features & Specifications

- Size: 4 inches

- Material: Heavy-duty painted or powder-coated cast iron

- Connection Type: Female NPT (National Pipe Thread) or flanged configurations

- Internal Seal: Employs a solid metal poppet (or disc) that slides vertically along a central guide pin to regulate one-way flow

- Integrated Strainer: Built-in screen filters out large particles to prevent pump clogging or internal damage

Common Applications

- De-watering & Irrigation: Used extensively in agricultural water transfer, construction site drainage, and high-volume pumping.

- Open Water Sources: Designed for submerged placement at the bottom of ponds, lakes, streams, or tanks.

- Prime Retention: Prevents water from draining backward due to gravity when the pump shuts off, ensuring the system remains fully primed.