Check Valve assistance please

Jump to latest Follow Reply
jsygrls

jsygrls

Gold Supporter
Silver Supporter
Dec 13, 2021
274
Port Orange, Florida
Pool Size
18000
Surface
Plaster
Chlorine
Liquid Chlorine
I have a 2" check valve that's starting to leak back to the pool overnight. The valve is about 20 years old, I'll post a couple of photos. The Brand name looks to be Flow Control out of California.
Anyone familiar with this brand? Can a replacement be found?
Can it be rebuilt??
Or is it better to replace the unit and replumb a new one in, if so what brand is recommended?
 

Attachments

  • 20230814_101138.jpg
    20230814_101138.jpg
    310.7 KB · Views: 15
  • IMG_2756.jpg
    IMG_2756.jpg
    192 KB · Views: 13
  • IMG_2754.jpg
    IMG_2754.jpg
    177.2 KB · Views: 13
  • IMG_2753.jpg
    IMG_2753.jpg
    162.5 KB · Views: 12
Find a Flo Control Inc part number on it and you may be able to find it listed here...

Spas - Valves - Flo Control Valves - Pool and Spa Parts Superstore

www.poolandspapartssuperstore.com www.poolandspapartssuperstore.com

FLO PVC Check Valves

www.bakerwatersystems.com www.bakerwatersystems.com

Flo Control Check Valves Parts - INYOPools.com

Flo Control Check Valves - INYOpools.com has the largest selection of swimming pool and spa replacement parts with over 70,000 parts in stock. Order today and save!
www.inyopools.com www.inyopools.com

See if you can loosen the unions on the check valve to open it. After many years the PVC may have welded itself together.
 
  • Like
Reactions: jsygrls
What part number is on the part?


Stormwater Management Solutions & Products | NDS

From residential to heavy-duty industrial sites, NDS is a industry leader innovative water management solutions. We offer a broad range of high-quality and durable water management products to meet the performance needs of any size project. Find the right water management solution for you.
www.ndspro.com www.ndspro.com



1692040438812.png

1692040078841.png
 
AJW, Herman and JamesW, thanks for the info and attachments. I tried using some chalk to highlight Manf #'s, without much luck , I'll attach the updated photos. I of course, cannot free the unions with a strap wrench, I'll need to borrow some larger channel locks and give them a go, I would like to have the replacement in hand when doing this of course. As you said AJW their probably welded on by now and i'm guessing will probably break/crack with force.
Hey, JamesW this link that you sent me is what i"ll probable have on hand and replumb the new one in. It describes this fitting as a IPS type fitting, will IPS work with my 2" sch. 40 pipe and couplers and glue together like schedule 40?
 

Attachments

  • 20230815_142301 (1).jpg
    20230815_142301 (1).jpg
    300.2 KB · Views: 3
  • 20230815_142336.jpg
    20230815_142336.jpg
    204.2 KB · Views: 3
If you are going to end up gluing a new valve in I would use a Jandy Check Valve. They are more easily repairable and you will not be faced with the same problem getting the unions unfrozen for the next repair.
 
  • Like
Reactions: jsygrls

Enjoying this content?

Support TFP with a donation.

Give Support
JamesW said:
Unions are nice because you can replace just the center part without replumbing.

You might be able to unscrew the nuts and pull out the center piece and just slip in the new part assuming the nuts are not damaged when getting them loose.

Jandy can be repaired with screws and replacing the top and flap.

Praher also makes check valves with unions.

Click to expand...
Thanks for what you do James.
 
  • Like
Reactions: JamesW
You must log in or register to reply here.
Thread Status
Hello , This thread has been inactive for over 60 days. New postings here are unlikely to be seen or responded to by other members. For better visibility, consider Starting A New Thread.
Top Bottom
Back
Jump to latest Follow Reply