Blue/Gray foot valves.

[2Biz]

I've also noticed the cheaper Dema FV has a longer hose sealing surface than the blue/grey ones. The hose fits better and tighter on the Dema's. I've had the blue FV leak between the hose and FV before, even with new hose. I'll check the diameter of both FV's and see if there is any difference.

 

[2Biz]

The verdict is in...This explains what I noticed on the hose fit!

Dema - .548" Diameter
Blue/Grey - .514" Diameter

 

[Randy]

I talked to Kleen-Rite today. They haven't had any complaints about the Blue foot valves. They recommend that you use the CV0067 https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-1762-smc-12-pvc-barbed-check-valve.aspx check valve with a IN010 screen https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-130-smc-basket-strainer-40-mesh-14-mip-or-12-barb.aspx

 

[2Biz]

***Update*** On the Cheaper Dema foot valves...4 months and not one failure. Just check them when they are new before installing. 2 out of 10 were DOA when they arrived.

 

[soonermajic]

so, can somebody provide a link on what we SHOULD buy?

maybe a link of what we should NOT buy...?

 

[BBE]

Here is the cheaper dema foot valves that 2biz is talking about. I love them as well, I won't use anything else now

https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-12976-plastic-14-foot-valve-with-check-strainer.aspx

 

[Earl Weiss]

Here is the cheaper dema foot valves that 2biz is talking about. I love them as well, I won't use anything else now

https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-12976-plastic-14-foot-valve-with-check-strainer.aspx

Does that fit the regular 1/2" suction hose?

 

[Overachiever]

Does that fit the regular 1/2" suction hose?

Yes it does - also fits 1/4 and 3/8.

I've had one fail so far, lasted about 6 months but still seem to be working better than those blue ones.

 

[soonermajic]

good ideas

 

[OurTown]

Has anybody tried these?

https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-28069-dema-10016v-foot-valve-with-viton-seal.aspx

They appear to have a larger screen area than the small Dema foot valves that are liked in this thread. They have a viton seal and are still less than half the price of the blue Hydros. The blue one didn't last but maybe six months in the presoak but strangely the one in the booster was still good. The hoses on the booster however were so brittle they broke trying to remove and replace them.

 

[tdlconceptsllc]

I am currently trying those valves myself and they already are turning colors on my booster & add hi. I have been using these for about 3 years with success https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-21...asher-chemical-strainer-with-check-valve.aspx and I have found on the automatics Superthane Ether hose from newage industries in 100ft rolls works superior to aggressive chemicals better than anything I have used.

 

[OurTown]

Great. I may try some of those valves. How long does that Superthane hose last on the booster?

 

[tdlconceptsllc]

Anywhere from 6-9months you probably could get a year but I am too particular and change it twice a year.

 

[Greg Pack]

Relevant thread- Just threw away a new gray hydro foot valve yesterday. I'm not a big fan of a lot of dema products but maybe their foot valves are worth a shot.

 

[Greg Pack]

Anywhere from 6-9months you probably could get a year but I am too particular and change it twice a year.

Have you tried tygon hose? Ive got hose on pottasium hydroxide lines that hasn't been changed in years and years

 

[2Biz]

Has anybody tried these?

https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-28069-dema-10016v-foot-valve-with-viton-seal.aspx

They appear to have a larger screen area than the small Dema foot valves that are liked in this thread. They have a viton seal and are still less than half the price of the blue Hydros. The blue one didn't last but maybe six months in the presoak but strangely the one in the booster was still good. The hoses on the booster however were so brittle they broke trying to remove and replace them.

OurTown,

Have you tried these FV's? The smaller Dema FV has a ball bearing, spring, and o'ring seat. These look like they might have a diaphragm seat? Even though I like the smaller ones and they seem to have a very long life, I'd like to try these too.

https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-28069-dema-10016v-foot-valve-with-viton-seal.aspx

 

[cap732000]

I currently use those! I switched from the blue/grays 2 years and still have not had to change one been very dependable for me.

 

[2Biz]

Thanks Cap! Do you know how they are constructed? I'm assuming diaphragm style like the blue/grey ones since they have such a large filter area.

 

[OurTown]

We bought a few to try out but have not needed to switch one out since purchasing them.