{"product_id":"6-fvs-single-arm-float-valve-open-pipe","title":"6\" FVS Single Arm Float Valve - 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\"\u003e6\" FVS Single Arm Float Valve – Open Pipe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Float Valve Single-arm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6-inch nominal pipe size) is a heavy-duty mechanical water-level control valve engineered for high-flow commercial 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 Installed directly onto an open-ended 6-inch horizontal or downward-turned gravity return pipe inside a surge pit,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the valve automatically modulates or shuts off gravity flow from pool gutters and skimmers as water rises in the tank—preventing surge tank overflow during heavy bather loads while maintaining flooded suction head for the main circulation pumps.\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\"\u003eEquipment Reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,1,1,0\"\u003e6\" FVS Single Arm Float Valve – Open Pipe (Commercial Surge Tank Level Control)\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\"\u003e6.0 in (150 mm \/ DN150)\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, 6.625\" ID socket) or Clamp-On \/ Locking Sleeve for direct mounting onto bare 6.0\" nominal (6.625\" 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 Mechanism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,5,1,0\"\u003eMechanical Single-Arm Lever Linkage (direct proportional buoyancy actuation; requires no electricity or compressed air)\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, CPVC, or molded high-impact ABS \/ FRP composite\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 Arm \u0026amp; Linkage Hardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,7,1,0\"\u003e316 Marine-Grade Stainless Steel arm, clevis pins, and locknuts (eliminates galvanic corrosion and chlorine stress-cracking)\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\"\u003eHeavy-wall seamless Polyethylene (HDPE), Polypropylene, or 316 Stainless Steel spherical\/cylindrical float (typically 12\" to 14\" diameter for increased buoyancy torque on a 6\" 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. 400 to 800 US gpm (90.8 to 181.7 m³\/h) at standard gravity head (1 to 3 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 20 psi (1.03 to 1.38 bar) — engineered specifically for low-head gravity gutter and main-drain lines\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\"\u003eAdjustable arm pitch \/ float rod indexing 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 guidelines\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\"\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\"\u003eHigh-Volume Gravity Modulation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scaling up from the 4\" model to a full 6-inch bore more than doubles the cross-sectional flow area,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e accommodating high-volume perimeter gutter returns without creating upstream hydraulic backup in the pool deck troughs.\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\"\u003eProportional Float Action:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As surge tank water drops during pump startup or heavy backwash drawdowns,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the float descends,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e swinging the single pivot arm downward to open the 6\" valve bore completely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As water returns from the pool and raises the tank level,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e buoyancy lifts the oversized float to progressively throttle and seat the EPDM disc.\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 Designed specifically for installations where the 6\" gravity return pipe terminates cleanly inside the surge tank wall without a bolted flange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The valve hub slips directly over the 6\" PVC pipe stub and is secured via solvent cement or stainless steel mechanical locking screws.\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\"\u003e20 to 28 lbs (9.1 to 12.7 kg)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complete with 6\" valve body,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 316 SS single pivot arm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adjustable 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","brand":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68343891886191,"sku":"6FVS-OP","price":1671.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3785\/3807\/files\/616ni1TOE3L._AC_UF894_1000_QL80.jpg?v=1794498331","url":"https:\/\/commercialpoolandspasupplies.com\/products\/6-fvs-single-arm-float-valve-open-pipe","provider":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}