redman2
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I am looking for a reliable solution to divert effluent from one field to another. Learned that it is best not to abandon an old drain field but install a diverter valve and alternate between fields ( NEW-OLD-NEW-...)
Here are the options when it comes to diverter valves:
1-NDS® 575P Diverter Valve, 4 in, PVC Body
Item #: NDS4575P Brand: NDS® UPC: 642026068000
https://www.americangranby.com/Products/FloControlAndNds/DIVERTERVALVES/575_4AbsSepticDiverterValve
Type: Rotating: stem rotates and blocks one outlet at a time.
Disadvantage: it could get frozen/locked up and not do it's job , after a while
2.Flow director diverter valve tee splits effluent 50/50 or 100% one direction
https://www.thenaturalhome.com/septicdirectorvalve/
Type: Rotating: stem rotates and blocks one outlet at a time or allows you to split flow.
Disadvantage: it could get frozen/locked up and not do it's job , after a while
3.Custom diverter using 4" GATE VALVES (2 pieces- see link below)+ double sanitary Tees or Wyes
https://aquaponics.com/shop/4-gate-valve/
Type: push/pull to close/open valves
Advantage: no rotating parts
Disadvantage: not sure
4.Custom diverter using a flat flow stopper ( see pic attached)
see video below (@2:05min)
Type: push/pull to close/open valves
Advantage: no rotating parts
Disadvantage: not sure
My thoughts:
I would like to stay away from the rotation-based valves (1 &2). My valves would be at 4.5ft depth.
I would prefer the non-rotating options ( 3 & 4).
I like Option 4 but not sure where to purchase the stoppers and what parts are they actually built of? Anyone recognizes the flat flow stopper?
Option 3 is something I thought of, not being able to find much options online.
Any other options out there?
Any suggestions are appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Any advice would be appreciated.
Here are the options when it comes to diverter valves:
1-NDS® 575P Diverter Valve, 4 in, PVC Body
Item #: NDS4575P Brand: NDS® UPC: 642026068000
https://www.americangranby.com/Products/FloControlAndNds/DIVERTERVALVES/575_4AbsSepticDiverterValve
Type: Rotating: stem rotates and blocks one outlet at a time.
Disadvantage: it could get frozen/locked up and not do it's job , after a while
2.Flow director diverter valve tee splits effluent 50/50 or 100% one direction
https://www.thenaturalhome.com/septicdirectorvalve/
Type: Rotating: stem rotates and blocks one outlet at a time or allows you to split flow.
Disadvantage: it could get frozen/locked up and not do it's job , after a while
3.Custom diverter using 4" GATE VALVES (2 pieces- see link below)+ double sanitary Tees or Wyes
https://aquaponics.com/shop/4-gate-valve/
Type: push/pull to close/open valves
Advantage: no rotating parts
Disadvantage: not sure
4.Custom diverter using a flat flow stopper ( see pic attached)
see video below (@2:05min)
Type: push/pull to close/open valves
Advantage: no rotating parts
Disadvantage: not sure
My thoughts:
I would like to stay away from the rotation-based valves (1 &2). My valves would be at 4.5ft depth.
I would prefer the non-rotating options ( 3 & 4).
I like Option 4 but not sure where to purchase the stoppers and what parts are they actually built of? Anyone recognizes the flat flow stopper?
Option 3 is something I thought of, not being able to find much options online.
Any other options out there?
Any suggestions are appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Any advice would be appreciated.
