Description
Our No. F400 valves feature lead free NSF-certified material, containing ≤ 0.25% lead by weighted average. The lead-free series is compliant with CA, LA, MD, VT state laws and U.S. Safe Water Drinking Act. The Proprietary stainless steel poppets are finely machined for a metal-to-metal seal. Each valve is tested twice for casting integrity and backflow prevention. All valves are 100% American-made and built to last.
Application
Used as an all purpose check valve for multiple applications, including hot water, cold water, steam, oil, gas, compounds and chemicals. Steam 125 lbs.
| Flow Rate (Cv) | |
|---|---|
| Size | GPM |
| 3/8" | 2 |
| 1/2" | 3 |
| 3/4" | 6 |
| 1" | 14 |
| 1-1/4" | 21 |
| 1-1/2" | 39 |
| 2" | 64 |
| 2-1/2" | 77 |
| 3" * | 191 |
| 3" ** | 77 |
Cv is flow (GPM) with a 1 psi differential pressure.
| Material Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Part Name | Material |
| Body | Cast Bronze C89833 or C87500 |
| Stem | 303 Stainless Steel |
| Poppet | 303 Stainless Steel* |
| Spring | 302 Stainless Steel |
| Cup Washer | 304 Stainless Steel |
| Locknut | 18/8 Stainless Steel |
| Country of Origin | Made in the USA |
* 1-1/2" - 3" sizes contain a 304 stainless steel poppet
| Operational Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Max. Temperature | 350°F |
| Working Pressure | 400 psi |
| Cracking Pressure | 1-2 lbs. |
| Opt. Cracking Pressure | 1/2, 5, or 10 lbs. |
| Dimensions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipe Size | Part Number | Over-all Length | Valve Diameter | Valve Weight |
| 3/8" | F400-038 | 2.63" | 1.16" | 0.50 lb. |
| 1/2" | F400-050 | 2.69" | 1.40" | 0.45 lb. |
| 3/4" | F400-075 | 3.31" | 1.62" | 0.80 lb. |
| 1" | F400-100 | 3.69" | 2.00" | 1.05 lbs. |
| 1-1/4" | F400-125 | 4.57" | 2.41" | 1.80 lbs. |
| 1-1/2" | F400-150 | 4.88" | 2.69" | 2.25 lbs. |
| 2" | F400-200 | 5.56" | 3.34" | 3.10 lbs. |
| 2-1/2" | F400-250 | 6.79" | 3.81" | 7.15 lbs. |
| 3" * | F400-300-F | 7.40" | 4.71" | 11.80 lbs. |
| 3" ** | F400-300 | 6.79" | 3.81" | 6.60 lbs. |
NPT threaded. **New valve: Standard female threads on both ends, Cv factor of 185. **Original valve: 2-1/2" valve body with 3" male thread on both ends, Cv factor of 69.