{"product_id":"18-float-valve-elbow-adder","title":"18\" Float Valve Elbow Adder","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_acb9bdafa4432626\" 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\" class=\"\"\u003e18\" Float Valve Elbow Adder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (commonly cataloged as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003e18FVEA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"63\"\u003e18-ELB-ADD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003e18\" 90° Discharge\/Inlet Elbow Adapter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is an ultra-heavy-duty commercial piping accessory engineered to convert or orient the discharge\/inlet flow path of 18-inch mechanical float valves (such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"278\"\u003e18\" FVS, FVSP, FVD, or FVDP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series) inside mega-capacity commercial aquatic surge tanks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collector pits,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and balance tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Constructed from heavy-wall fabricated or molded Schedule 80 PVC,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it redirects extreme-momentum incoming or outgoing water 90 degrees downward below the operating water surface—eliminating violent surface splashing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e preventing air entrainment into pump suction manifolds,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and keeping turbulent inflow away from the oversized float ball so the valve actuates smoothly without hydraulic chatter.\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=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ3ecQahgKEwjD4Jri4IKYAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ1Qw\"\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\"\u003e18FVEA\u003c\/b\u003e \/ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003e18-ELB-ADD\u003c\/b\u003e (18\" Float Valve 90° Elbow Adder \/ Directional Flow Adapter)\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\"\u003e18.0 in (450 mm \/ DN450)\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\"\u003eCompatible Valve Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,0\"\u003e18\" FVS, 18\" FVSP, 18\" FVD, and 18\" FVDP series mechanical float valves (Open-Pipe \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003e-OP\u003c\/code\u003e discharge diversion or Inline \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003e-IL\u003c\/code\u003e directional piping transitions)\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\"\u003eConnection Configuration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,4,1,0\"\u003eFemale IPS Slip Socket x Female IPS Slip Socket (18.000\" OD pipe sizing per ASTM D2467), Spigot x Socket, or ANSI Class 150 Van Stone Flanged ends for direct coupling to the float valve body or stub\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\"\u003eBody \u0026amp; Fitting Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,5,1,0\"\u003eHeavy-duty fabricated or molded Schedule 80 PVC (non-corrosive, UV- and high-chlorine-resistant; reinforced fiberglass-wrapped exterior optional for high-thrust installations)\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\"\u003eFlow Geometry \u0026amp; Angle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,6,1,0\"\u003e90° Sweep or Standard Radius Mitered\/Molded Elbow (45° optional for ultra-low-head gravity runs)\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\"\u003eRecommended Flow Capacity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,7,1,0\"\u003eUp to 9,000+ US gpm (2,044.1+ m³\/h) with minimal friction loss (equivalent straight-pipe length approx. 45 to 54 ft for standard 90° sweep)\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\"\u003eMaximum Operating Pressure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,8,1,0\"\u003e60 to 80 psi (4.14 to 5.52 bar) @ 73°F (23°C) fitting pressure rating (exceeds valve body rating)\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\"\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,9,1,0\"\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=\"1,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompliance \/ Standards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,10,1,0\"\u003eASTM D2467 (Schedule 80 PVC); NSF\/ANSI Standard 14 \u0026amp; Standard 50 compatible materials\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 hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-button-base mat-badge mat-unthemed mat-badge-overlap mat-badge-above mat-badge-after mat-badge-small mat-badge-hidden ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"More options\" aria-disabled=\"false\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-persistent-ripple mdc-icon-button__ripple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-focus-indicator\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-touch-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 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\"\u003eAnti-Turbulence \u0026amp; Anti-Entrainment Function:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e On 18-inch Open-Pipe (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003e-OP\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) float valves mounted above the static water line,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e horizontal discharge carries immense hydraulic momentum across the tank,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aerating the water and generating severe surface waves that cause the oversized float ball to bounce (\"hunting\" or valve chatter).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Installing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"341\"\u003e18\" Float Valve Elbow Adder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the outlet redirects the ultra-high-volume stream vertically downward beneath the water surface,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creating a calm stilling zone around the float ball and preventing micro-bubbles from entering main-drain or surge-tank pump suction headers.\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\"\u003eCompact Surge-Tank Header Routing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In constrained concrete collector pits or narrow surge trenches where an 18-inch horizontal float-valve arm and extra-weighted float ball require substantial longitudinal clearance,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the elbow adder allows the valve assembly to be mounted perpendicular to the incoming header wall without sacrificing swing radius.\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\"\u003eInstallation, Structural Support \u0026amp; Anti-Siphon Provision:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Joins directly to the 18\" valve socket or stub using extra-heavy-bodied primer and NSF-certified PVC solvent cement (or 316 stainless steel flange hardware when ordered with flanged ends).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because of the extreme hydraulic thrust and deadweight generated by 18-inch flow streams,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e external 316 stainless steel pipe hangers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e structural saddles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or concrete thrust supports are mandatory beneath the elbow and drop-tube to prevent cantilever stress on the valve body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When used as a submerged discharge,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a small anti-siphon weep hole (typically 3\/4\" to 1\") may be drilled near the crown of the elbow if back-siphonage prevention is required by local aquatic code.\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\"\u003e125.0 to 170.0 lbs (56.7 to 77.1 kg)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depending on socket vs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flanged end configuration and sweep radius.\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default 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