Bypass Valve Assembly
Part Number: BPV
Product Overview
Automatic bypass valve assembly enabling the supply of mains water should a pump set fail. The assembly features a special low headloss double check valve assembly (ED132), four full bore isolating valves and a drain tap.
In service, the boosted water pressure is normally higher than mains and the double check valve is closed. If the pumps fail -or are turned off for maintenance - water continues to the system at mains pressure, which is often sufficient to provide water for domestic purposes.
Specification Clause
To provide water at mains pressure during pump servicing, a Bypass Valve Assembly shall be installed - model BPV - as manufactured by Arrow Valves Ltd - Tel 01442 823123 www.arrowvalves.co.uk. The assembly shall feature a low headloss double check valve and four, full-bore spherical servicing valves. Proviso – the application must not be Fluid category 4 or 5.
Application
Any booster pump set where the boosted supply is for domestic purposes or no higher than Fluid Category 3.