King Drains are perfect for removing residual water from irrigation systems, and providing long term freeze protection. The patented pressure sensitive valve releases water from systems slowly at the root level. A cushioned grip makes King Drains easy and comfortable to install.
How do I know if my sprinkler system has an automatic drain?
Depending on the type of drain valve your system utilizes, draining could be truly automatic, or it could be manual, requiring that you pull a few levers to get things moving. One way to tell if your system is manual-draining is if your sprinkler heads have check valves on them.How do auto drain valves work?
They work by allowing the condensate to gravity feed into the valves condensation reservoir. When the liquid in the reservoir rises to a point where the float lifts off the seats, control air pressure is sent to the pneumatic piston to open the normally closed ¾ ported ball valve.Can you run sprinklers with water off?
Turning on the sprinklers after the main water feed has been shut off will not adequately drain you lines before freeze weather. In rare instances some sprinkler system installations may have been setup with slope on the distribution lines out to the very tail end of each line.What is an orbit drain valve?
The Orbit Auto Drain Valve prevents pipes from freezing by automatically draining sprinkler lines when the water is turned off. The valve installs easily at the lowest point of your sprinkler zone. Installs easily at the lowest point of your sprinkler zone.Drain King by GT Water Products
What is self draining valve?
A drain-down or self-draining valve will, on closure of the tap or shower, empty some of its water volume from the tap or shower outlet. In doing so air, which could be contaminated, is drawn into the outlet from the local environment and has the potential to colonise the outlet with harmful bacteria.What is pneumatic drain valve?
Pneumatic auto drain valves eliminate combinations of water and blower greases from compressed air systems. An automatic drain valve dispenses with the requirement for a support specialist to watch the plant, physically unloading fluid from the air system.Do you need a drain valve on sprinkler system?
All sprinkler systems should include an automatic drain valve in order to avoid damage to the pipes and other system components. Without one, water will be trapped in the pipes, which will beak when the water freezes. Having an automatic drain valve will also keep water from sitting in the pipes.Do I need to winterize my sprinkler system?
To keep your investment functional, make it an annual habit to winterize your irrigation system. Simply drain the system and shut it down when you're done watering for the year. This guide walks you through the methods of draining an irrigation or sprinkler system. It also breaks down the steps for each method.How long does drain king take to work?
Heard a sound of water running and then a sound like a vibration in the drain. Let it work for about 5 min.Can you use a drain King on a toilet?
Q. Can Drain King be used to unclog a toilet? A. We do not recommend using a Drain King to unclog a toilet but rather our Master Plunger.What is an auto drain?
Automatic Drain:An Automatic drain is a 2/2 valve which closes when the system is pressurised. The Drain opens when liquid accumulates and causes the float to rise, and on depressurisation.
