Description
Overview:
The Foot Valve & Strainer Cast Iron Type Assembly with 4" Steel Hose Barb Tail is a heavy-duty inlet accessory for water pumping systems. Built around a tough cast iron body with an integrated strainer basket, it helps protect pumps by stopping debris entering the suction line and by preventing backflow so the pump stays primed between uses. The steel hose barb tail suits 4 in (approx. 102 mm) suction hose and provides a secure, clamp-on connection. This assembly is suited to site dewatering pumps, irrigation sets, transfer pumps, and general water management equipment used in construction, agriculture, landscaping, and facilities maintenance. It is designed to sit at the end of the suction hose, submerged below the waterline, to promote reliable starts and steady flow. Manufacturer reference: 834 400.
Key Features:
- Robust cast iron body for long service life in demanding site and farm conditions
- Integrated strainer basket helps keep stones, leaves, and silt out of the pump
- One-way internal mechanism reduces backflow to help maintain prime and cut restart times
- 4 in (approx. 102 mm) steel hose barb tail for a firm, leak-resistant hose connection with clamps
- Helps reduce wear on pump impellers and seals by screening debris at the intake
- Simple to fit at the hose end; no special tools required beyond standard hose clips
- Suitable for vertical or slightly inclined mounting at the suction inlet below the waterline
- A practical choice for temporary setups and permanent installations alike
Typical Applications:
Commonly used on the suction side of mobile and static water pumps for site dewatering, trench and pit drainage, water transfer from tanks and bowsers, irrigation intakes, pond and lake abstraction, and general flood or stormwater management. Ideal for petrol or diesel-driven pumps on construction sites, farms, estates, and municipal maintenance where reliable priming and debris protection are required.
Also known as:
Often referred to as a check valve, non-return valve, suction strainer, foot strainer, bottom valve, inlet strainer, pump end strainer, or foot check valve for water pumps. These terms describe the same type of component that combines an intake screen with a one-way valve to improve priming and protect pumping equipment.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 834 400 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Size | 4" |
| Machine Type | Pumps |
| Key Features | - Cast iron body ensures durability in tough conditions - Integrated strainer basket prevents debris entering pump - One-way mechanism reduces backflow, maintaining pump prime - 4 in steel hose barb tail for secure hose connection - Suitable for vertical or inclined mounting below waterline |
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