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Recommendation for "flap" valve

Recommendation for "flap" valve

Recommendation for "flap" valve

(OP)
Does anyone have a recommendation for a 12" PVC check (flap) valve to use in a storm water gravity-flow application. I will only have about 2' of head available to operate it.  
Thanks

RE: Recommendation for "flap" valve

I have used a Tideflex valve successfully in a gravity storm drain with less head.  They are not cheap but they do their job well and no long term maintenance headaches that I know of. The valve I used was mounted on the end of the pipe in my application.  I believe Tideflex (www.tideflex.com) also manufactures an inline valve, too.  Mechanical flapper/tidegate valves are unreliable over time. Good luck!

RE: Recommendation for "flap" valve

(OP)
Thanks alot. I plan on using one on the end of the line myself. I will contact them Monday
Again
Thanks

RE: Recommendation for "flap" valve

For SylP47, we are looking to install a rubber duckbill type check valve in a similar low head situation that drains to a beach. Do you know how these perform when buried in sand?

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