FOOT VALVE GALA

Some characteristics of foot valves include:

• Bottom valve design: Foot valves usually have a bottom valve design, which allows the valve to open when the pump is turned on to draw fluid, and close automatically when the pump is turned off to prevent backflow.
• Filter or strainer: Foot valves are often equipped with a filter or strainer at the inlets to prevent particles or dirt from entering the pipe and damaging the pump.
• Corrosion-resistant construction: Due to frequent exposure to water or liquids that may contain corrosive substances, foot valves are made from corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel or special plastic.

Foot valves are generally used in water filling applications from wells, groundwater sources, or reservoirs to irrigation or water supply systems. The use of a foot valve helps maintain the vacuum pressure needed by the pump to lift the liquid from the source.