Pros & Cons
Pros
Eliminates the loud thump when the sump pump stops pumping. Internal flapper spring helps shut the flapper before the full weight of the water in the discharge pipe drops down. I like that you can see the water flow, so if the hinge ever fails, i’ll b... Read More
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Quality
Im giving it 5 stars because the quality is there and this problem is most likely very specific to my installation as further e... Read More
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
quiet, loud, few, vertical and down. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is high deception involved.
- This product had a total of 14 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 3 2023.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It requires a 6 inch gap in the vertical discharge tube and some “maneuvering “ of the pipes to fit it on the upper and lower sections
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
And then tighten down the four hose clamps
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The quiet check valve did effectively eliminate the water hammer thump when my sump pump stops but the sprung valve flapper design introduced a whole new and completely unexpected noise there is a loud farting sound when the pump starts as it blows the air from the short section of empty pipe below the valve drained via the pump manufacturer recommended weep hole through the valve for a second or so each time
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This is effectively a valve chatter phenomenon whose noise is coupled to my house via the drain line mounted to the joists in my basement resulting in a startlingly loud and offensive sound
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My sump runs frequently so this is an unacceptable situation for me
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I am replacing this valve with a zoeller 300181 check valve
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
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