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Foot Valve
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- One-way check valve
- 3/8" and 1/2" sizes
- Matches your airline size
- Protects your compressor
Details
The Foot Valve is a small part with an important job. It is a one-way check valve installed at the diffuser end of your airline that lets air flow down to the pond but stops water from backing up the line when your compressor cycles off. That protects your compressor and keeps the system priming quickly every time it restarts.
Why it helps
- One-way valve that prevents water backflow into the airline
- Helps protect your compressor and speeds restarts
- Available in 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch to match your airline
Choose the size that matches your airline.
Specifications
- Product type
- Aeration accessory
- Function
- One-way check valve
- Installation point
- Diffuser end of the airline
- Available sizes
- 3/8" and 1/2"
- Airline compatibility
- Matches 3/8" or 1/2" airline
Why a foot valve
An open airline versus a protected one
Without a check valve at the diffuser, water can travel back up the line every time your compressor shuts off. Here is how that compares to running a Foot Valve.
Without a foot valve
Open airline
- Pond water can back up the airline when the compressor cycles off
- Standing water in the line leaves the compressor working against the column on restart
- Slower restarts as the system has to clear the line before priming
With the Foot Valve
Protected airline
- One-way valve stops water from backing up into the airline
- Helps protect the compressor from water in the line
- Speeds restarts by keeping the system priming quickly every time
What it does
A small part that protects the whole system
The Foot Valve installs at the diffuser end of your airline and controls the direction of flow, letting air down to the pond while keeping water out of the line.
One-way air flow
Lets air flow down to the pond but stops water from backing up the line when the compressor cycles off.
Compressor protection
By keeping water out of the airline, the valve helps protect your compressor between run cycles.
Faster restarts
Keeps the system priming quickly every time it restarts, so aeration resumes without delay.
Sized to your airline
Available in 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch so you can match the valve to the airline you already run.
Complete your setup
Pairs well with
Products that work well alongside this one.
Questions
Foot Valve questions, answered
Common questions about sizing, installation, and how the Foot Valve works.
What does a foot valve do in a pond aeration system?
Where does the Foot Valve install?
Which size should I choose, 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch?
Why does water back up the airline without a foot valve?
Does the Foot Valve help the compressor restart?
Ready to protect your system
Add the right-sized Foot Valve to your setup
Pick 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch to match your airline and keep water out of the line so your compressor primes quickly on every restart.
Foot Valve
