First Flush Valve for Stormwater Metering
Red Valve Company's First Flush Valve for stormwater metering is a simple rubber thimble installed at the end of stormwater lines or in CSO diversion chambers to prevent street and sewage plants from flooding. The valve is designed to control the "first flush" of a rainstorm by enabling an operator to store 30-80% of the stormwater in its system.
The First Flush Valve is a "passive device" requiring no external control, power source or actuation. An opening at the bottom of Zone 1 allows small size debris (stones, silt etc.) to pass through continuously. Zone 2 is the holding area which retains the heavy "first flush" downpour. As flow rates increase, Zone 3's rectangular opening (size is calculated to regulate required flow) permits discharge at a controlled rate. At the top, Zone 4 allows for full flow to discharge when the system is surcharged and also permits escape of floatables. The First Flush Valve is available in sizes 6-72 in.
For more information on this new product and Red Valve's full line of quality pinch valves, control valves, knife gate valves, pressure sensors, and rubber products, contact Red Valve Co., Inc., 700 N. Bell Ave., Carnegie, PA 15106, call us at 412-279-0044, or e-mail us at valves@redvalve.com. Visit us at www.redvalve.com.
Submitted By:
Red Valve Company, Inc.
700 North Bell Ave.
Carnegie, PA 15106
Phone: (412) 279-0044
Fax: (412) 279-7878
E-mail: valves@redvalve.com
Contact:
Erin M. Athey
Marketing Manager
eathey@redvalve.com
