{"product_id":"10-fvdp-double-arm-float-valve-with-pivot-open-pipe","title":"10\" FVDP Double Arm Float Valve with Pivot - Open Pipe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_b3717eec093f48cf\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e10\" FVDP Double Arm Float Valve with Pivot – Open Pipe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (catalog part number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003e10FVDP-OP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is an extra-heavy-duty,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e balanced-leverage,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ultra-large-bore commercial mechanical water-level control valve engineered for mega-capacity aquatic surge tanks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collector pits,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e balance tanks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and open-channel gravity return systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Constructed with a corrosion-proof Schedule 80 PVC body and a symmetrical twin-arm pivot linkage,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it mounts directly onto an open-ended 10-inch gravity return pipe stub inside a surge pit to automatically modulate or shut off massive perimeter gutter and skimmer return flows as water levels rise—preventing surge tank overflow while maintaining positive flooded suction head for main circulation pumps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper md-has-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\" data-hveid=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0,0\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,0,1,0\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePart \/ Model Reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e10FVDP-OP\u003c\/b\u003e (10\" Float Valve, Double-Arm, PVC Body with Dual Pivot Linkage, Open-Pipe Mount)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNominal Pipe Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,2,1,0\"\u003e10.0 in (250 mm \/ DN250)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInlet Connection Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,0\"\u003eOpen-Pipe Mount: Female Slip Socket (Schedule 40\/80 IPS, 10.750\" ID socket) or Slide-On Locking Hub for bare 10.0\" nominal (10.750\" actual OD) open pipe end\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDischarge Configuration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,4,1,0\"\u003eUnobstructed Open-Discharge \/ Free-Fall Port (zero downstream backpressure)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eActuation \u0026amp; Pivot Mechanism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,5,1,0\"\u003eArticulated Double-Arm Yoke Lever with Dual Clevis Pivot Hinges (symmetrical dual-side heavy-duty arms providing balanced axial closing force; no electricity or compressed air required)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eValve Body \u0026amp; Housing Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,6,1,0\"\u003eHeavy-duty machined Schedule 80 PVC (non-corrosive, UV- and chlorine-resistant)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePivot Arms, Hinges \u0026amp; Fasteners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,7,1,0\"\u003eDual extra-heavy-gauge 316 Marine-Grade Stainless Steel arms, structural cross-yoke, machined pivot clevises, hinge pins, and locknuts (eliminates torsional deflection and galvanic corrosion)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFloat Ball \/ Buoyancy Element\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,8,1,0\"\u003eSeamless heavy-wall Polyethylene (HDPE), Polypropylene, or 316 Stainless Steel oversized spherical\/cylindrical float (typically 16\" to 18\" diameter, or dual-float assembly, to generate sufficient closing torque on a 10\" bore)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeat \u0026amp; Disc Seal Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,9,1,0\"\u003eReplaceable thick-wall EPDM or Neoprene elastomer disc \/ flapper seal for drip-tight shutoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRecommended Gravity Flow Capacity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,10,1,0\"\u003eApprox. 1,200 to 2,500+ US gpm (272.5 to 567.8+ m³\/h) at standard gravity head (1 to 4 ft water column)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Operating Pressure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,11,1,0\"\u003e15 to 25 psi (1.03 to 1.72 bar) — engineered specifically for high-volume, low-head gravity gutter and collector mains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,12,1,0\"\u003e32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLevel Adjustment Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,13,1,0\"\u003eIndexed dual-pivot clevises and adjustable float rod pitch allow precise field calibration of shutoff water elevation (+\/- 4 to 8 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompliance \/ Standards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,14,1,0\"\u003eNSF\/ANSI Standard 50 compatible materials; meets Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) surge tank overflow protection guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-on-print 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dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHydraulic \u0026amp; Mechanical Operating Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNomenclature Breakdown:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e10\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cspan\u003e = 10-inch nominal bore; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eFV\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cspan\u003e = Float Valve; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003eD\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cspan\u003e = Double-Arm yoke lever mechanism; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003eP\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cspan\u003e = PVC body construction; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"133\"\u003eOP\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cspan\u003e = Open-Pipe slip\/clamp mount (as opposed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"180\"\u003e-FL\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for ANSI Class 150 flanged connections).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBalanced Dual-Pivot Geometry on 10-Inch Bores:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Across a 78.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 sq.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e orifice area (over 56% larger than an 8\" valve),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e even modest gravity head generates substantial hydraulic seating loads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Straddling both sides of the PVC housing with twin extra-heavy-gauge 316 stainless steel arms and matched pivot clevis hinges translates buoyancy from the 16\"–18\" float into uniform,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e perpendicular closing force against the EPDM seat—preventing disc cocking,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e binding,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e chatter,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or uneven seal wear during severe surge events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOpen-Pipe Installation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Built specifically for installations where the 10\" perimeter gutter or main-drain gravity collector terminates cleanly inside the surge tank wall without a bolted ANSI flange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The female PVC hub slips directly onto the 10\" pipe stub and is secured via PVC solvent cement or stainless steel mechanical locking bolts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003e52 to 72 lbs (23.6 to 32.7 kg)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complete with 10\" PVC valve body,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dual extra-heavy-duty 316 SS pivot arms and clevis assemblies,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cross-yoke linkage hardware,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and oversized float ball.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default 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