2" Fresh Water Spring Check Valve (Spears S1580-20F)
2" Spring Check Valve made of PVC, designed to prevent backflow in fluid systems, specifically used for fresh water applications within Purclean and Tommy Car Wash Systems
SKU: PURCLEAN-5195
The PURCLEAN-5195 (Spears S1580-20F) is a high-quality, maintenance-free check valve engineered to allow fluid flow in only one direction. The "Spring Check" design uses a stainless steel spring to assist in positive closing, providing a quick response and reliable shutoff even at low pressures. Its PVC body and EPDM seals provide excellent resistance to fresh water and chemicals.
Construction and Performance
- Valve Type: Spring Check Valve (designed to prevent backflow/reverse flow).
- Nominal Size: 2 inches.
- End Style: FNPT (Female National Pipe Thread) for connection to male-threaded pipe.
- Body Material: PVC (White color), providing chemical and corrosion resistance.
- Trim Material: EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) seat with a weighted disc for a long-life, positive shutoff seal.
- Internal Components: Features a Stainless Steel Spring on the spring check model; contains No metal parts in contact with the fluid (on the swing check option), ensuring high purity.
- Pressure Rating: 150 psi at 73°F (full flow/open) and 75 psi (back pressure/closed).
- Installation: Suitable for both horizontal or vertical Up-flow installations and vacuum service.
Tommy Car Wash System Application
This check valve plays a crucial role in preventing contamination or reverse flow in water storage:
- System Use: Used in the 400 Gallon Upright Rectangle Reject Water Tank Assembly and the 200 Gallon Upright Rectangle Reject Water Tank Assembly.
- Purpose: Ensures that the tank's contents only flow out of, or into, the tank in the intended direction, preventing fluid from backing up into the supply line.
- Product Type: Spring Check Valve
- Manufacturer P/N: S1580-20F (Spears Manufacturing)
- Alternate P/N: 5195.720, 154268
- Nominal Size: 2 inches
- End Style: FNPT (Female NPT)
- Body Material: PVC (White)
- Seal/Trim Material: EPDM, Stainless Steel Spring
- Max Pressure: 150 psi @ 73°F (Flow) / 75 psi (Back Pressure)
- Max Temp: 140°F
- System Use: Reject Water Tank Assemblies (400 Gal & 200 Gal)
- Positive Backflow Prevention: Spring-assisted design ensures quick, positive closing and reliable shutoff.
- Corrosion-Proof: All-plastic design (PVC body, EPDM seal) ensures no metal corrosion in the water path.
- Versatile Installation: Suitable for both horizontal and vertical up-flow orientation.
- Maintenance-Free: Sealed unit in a compact, space-saving design.