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Flush Valves

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VFH

Description

Auto-Clean Your Lines. Maintenance Made Easy.

The Automatic Flush Valve is a self-cleaning device designed to purge debris from your drip irrigation lines at the start and end of every watering cycle. By installing this valve at the end of your mainline or drip tape rows, you allow a small burst of water to flush out fine sediment before the system pressurizes and seals. This simple addition works in tandem with your system filter to prevent clogged emitters and extend the life of your setup.

Available in both Hose Thread (VFH) and Pipe Thread (VFP) configurations, these are essential irrigation fittings for low-maintenance systems. Whether you are running a home garden on standard poly tubing or a commercial field, adding a flush valve ensures that dirt settling in the lines is expelled automatically, saving you the manual labor of opening end caps.

Why Choose Automatic Flush Valves?
  • Automatic Operation: The valve remains open at low pressure (start-up/shut-down) to flush debris, then closes automatically once the system reaches operating pressure (approx. 2 PSI).
  • Reduces Clogs: Regularly expelling sediment prevents buildup at the end of the line, which is a common cause of emitter failure.
  • Easy Maintenance: The top cap can be unscrewed to clean the internal diaphragm if necessary, without removing the entire valve from the system.
  • Versatile Options: Available with Female Hose Threads for standard fittings or Female Pipe Threads for PVC/professional connections.
Technical Specifications

Choose the correct thread type for your system.

Specification Details
Product Type Automatic Flush Valve
Operating Pressure Closes at ~2 PSI (Opens when pressure drops)
MPN (Hose Thread) A2-FVFHTH (Often used on 1/2" Systems)
MPN (Pipe Thread) A2-FVFPTH (Often used on 3/4" Systems)
Material High-Impact Plastic / Rubber Diaphragm
Common Brand Names Irritec
How to Install & Compatibility

These valves are installed at the lowest point or the very end of your irrigation zone. Select your model below for specific connection parts:

  • VFH (Hose Thread Model): Can be installed by using either an Easy Loc Tee (ELMT) or an adapter (ELMH) when connecting to 1/2" mainline. To connect to 3/4" mainline use an Easy Loc Tee (ELMT34) or an adapter (ELMH34).
  • VFP (Pipe Thread Model): Can be installed by using an Easy Loc adapter (EL34M) when connecting to 1/2" mainline. To connect to a 3/4" mainline use an adapter (EL34M34).

Note: Ensure the valve is oriented correctly (water flows out of the bottom ports). Do not overtighten.

✔ Thread Check

Double-check before buying:

  • VFH: Has Female Hose Threads (FHT). Fits onto "Male Hose" fittings (like a faucet has).
  • VFP: Has Female Pipe Threads (FPT). Fits onto "Male Pipe" fittings (PVC/White threads).

Complete Your System

Required parts for installation:

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