Home Depot Check Valve

[term_paint]

I purchase a home depot check valve and want to make sure it is safe for the system. I will use it on the return pump....Thanks

 

[Crabs McJones]

Do you have a link to the valve you got? It's most likely ok, as most pvc and plastic plumbing parts are

 

[term_paint]

Do you have a link to the valve you got? It's most likely ok, as most pvc and plastic plumbing parts are

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Homewer...S-x-S-In-Line-Check-Valve-VCKP40E4B/204237836

 

[needbiggertanks]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Homewer...S-x-S-In-Line-Check-Valve-VCKP40E4B/204237836

I have had the same one since june. It only worked for like a month. I would personally recommend either the wye check valve or a clear swing valve that you can see into. If i had done that i'd know what the problem is. I'm swapping it out for a clear swing true union over winter break.

Just my experience tho, you may be OK.

 

[Crabs McJones]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Homewer...S-x-S-In-Line-Check-Valve-VCKP40E4B/204237836

Yup, you should be good to go. But I will agree with the comments, these and other check valves are very prone to failure.

 

[redfishbluefish]

I'd highly recommend you design your plumbing without check valves. They are doomed to fail.

 

[Velcro]

I'd highly recommend you design your plumbing without check valves. They are doomed to fail.

This.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

This.

That too.

One of those things always reccomended but , really not sure why.

Also the HD version is designed for a higher flow , so the pump has to work really hard to keep it open.

 

[Pyromofyr]

For the record, I'm here at HD looking at this very check valve, and it has a soft metal spring, washer, and screw internals that do not look to be resitant to electrolytic corrosion from salt water. They also say for non-potable use. FWIW