{"product_id":"4-fvdp-double-arm-float-valve-with-pivot-open-pipe","title":"4\" FVDP Double Arm Float Valve with Pivot - Open Pipe","description":"\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\"\u003e4FVDP-OP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003e4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eF\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eloat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealve \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eouble-arm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVC – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003eO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003epen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eipe) is the catalog part number designation for a 4-inch commercial double-arm PVC mechanical water-level control valve engineered for open-pipe discharge inside aquatic surge tanks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collector pits,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and balance tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manufactured for non-corrosive commercial pool service (standard across aquatic flow-control lines such as Mer-Made,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AquaStar,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Hayward commercial series),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it mounts directly onto an open-ended 4-inch gravity return pipe stub and utilizes a balanced dual-arm yoke linkage to prevent side-loading and binding under elevated static heads or turbulent surge conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\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 Number\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\"\u003e4FVDP-OP\u003c\/b\u003e (4\" Float Valve, Double-Arm, PVC Body, 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\"\u003e4.0 in (100 mm \/ DN100)\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, 4.50\" ID socket) or Slide-On Locking Hub for bare 4.0\" nominal pipe ends\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\"\u003eOpen-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\"\u003eBody \u0026amp; Housing Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,5,1,0\"\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=\"1,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eActuation Mechanism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,6,1,0\"\u003eMechanical Double-Arm Yoke Lever Linkage (symmetrical dual-side 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=\"1,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePivot Arms \u0026amp; Fasteners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,7,1,0\"\u003eDual 316 Marine-Grade Stainless Steel arms, cross-yoke, clevis pins, and locknuts\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 HDPE or Polypropylene spherical\/cylindrical float (typically 10\" to 12\" diameter)\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\"\u003eValve Disc \u0026amp; Seat Seal\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. 180 to 380 US gpm (40.9 to 86.3 m³\/h) at 1 to 4 ft gravity head\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\"\u003e25 to 35 psi (1.72 to 2.41 bar) — increased shutoff rating compared to single-arm (\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"1,11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003e4FVSP-OP\u003c\/code\u003e) designs\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\"\u003eShutoff Level Adjustment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,13,1,0\"\u003eSlotted \/ indexed dual-arm linkage allows 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 requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eApplication \u0026amp; Installation Notes\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\"\u003e4\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cspan\u003e = 4-inch pipe size; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003eFV\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cspan\u003e = Float Valve; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\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=\"101\"\u003eP\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cspan\u003e = PVC body construction; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"128\"\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=\"175\"\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\"\u003eStructural \u0026amp; Hydraulic Advantage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Straddling both sides of the 4\" PVC body with twin stainless steel arms applies uniform,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e axial seating pressure against the EPDM disc,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e preventing cocking,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e chatter,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or uneven seal wear in turbulent balance pits.\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\"\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003e15 to 22 lbs (6.8 to 10.0 kg)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complete with 4\" PVC valve body,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dual 316 SS pivot arms,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cross-yoke linkage hardware,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and float ball.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68343851319407,"sku":"4FVDP-OP","price":4184.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3785\/3807\/files\/mermade-filter-modulating-float-valve-474-474-desktop.jpg?v=1794497901","url":"https:\/\/commercialpoolandspasupplies.com\/products\/4-fvdp-double-arm-float-valve-with-pivot-open-pipe","provider":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}