For any fluid moving application or pumping system check valve is the most important component. These valves are the first line of protection that can cause severe problems for pumping system and pumps.
The backflow motion is flow down of water in opposite direction under the influence of gravity. Most of the pumps operate depending on amount of water that is required to be pumped at a given time. The pump will turn on and off in a continuous manner, if water flows back to pump basin. This leads to improper pump sequencing and ultimately causing burnout. The situation can be avoided by this type of valve.
Special Valve Prevents Backflow
This valve is referred as ‘one way’ valve as it allows flowing of the liquid in one direction. The check valve helps the sump pump to work in an effective manner and one can imagine the situation if the valve has not been there. This pump will turn off automatically after definite amount of water is discharged from the pump liner. The remaining water in discharge pipe will get back in pump pit, thus raising the water level. This will force the pumping to resume. By installation of this valve one can prevent the pumping of same water.
Small Component Making Big Difference
If the sump pump is forced to move the same water twice, then it can cause the premature burn out of the pumps. For long term performance and dependability the sump pump needs back flow security. This is supported by this valve. This valve is designed to fit on the basement floor of the sump pump. If this valve is positioned next to a water heater, the alarm provides an instant alert if there is overflow.
Benefits
Fitting the right valve can prolong the life of the sump pump. Each time as water flows back through this pump and then on sump pit, it causes wear and tear in the pump. This can be avoided by installing a check valve.
In a nutshell
This valve is one of the important components for sump pumps and provides right kind of protection. This valve is as important as rest of the system.
