Description
Overview:
The Foot Valve & Strainer Cast Iron Type Assembly with 2" Steel Hose Barb Tail (MPN 834 200) is a heavy-duty intake accessory for water pumps and similar equipment. Built around a robust cast iron body with an integrated strainer, it sits at the end of a suction hose to help keep debris out of the system while preventing backflow and loss of prime. The steel hose barb tail suits 2" (5.08 cm / 50.8 mm) inside-diameter hose for a secure, leak-resistant connection. This assembly is well suited to engine-driven site pumps, transfer pumps and irrigation setups used in construction, landscaping, agriculture and general water management. Its durable construction supports reliable performance in harsh, wet and gritty environments, and it is straightforward to fit, remove and clean during routine maintenance.
Key Features:
- Durable cast iron body designed for long service life on demanding sites
- Integrated strainer helps block leaves, grit and larger debris to protect pump internals
- One-way action prevents backflow to help maintain prime and reduce dry-start risk
- 2" (5.08 cm / 50.8 mm) steel hose barb tail grips flexible suction hose firmly
- Secure hose connection helps minimise air leaks that can affect suction performance
- Simple, accessible design for easy installation, inspection and cleaning
- Suitable for a wide range of water transfer tasks in construction, farming and grounds care
- Compact form factor for fitting at the hose intake, typically submerged below the waterline
- Compatible with common hose clamps for a tight, reliable seal on the barb
- Helps improve overall pumping efficiency and reduce wear on the pump
Typical Applications:
Used at the intake of a suction hose for site dewatering, irrigation intakes from ponds or tanks, transferring water from bowsers and IBCs, draining flooded areas, and general water movement around farms, gardens and construction sites. Ideal for protecting centrifugal and diaphragm pumps by screening debris and preventing reverse flow when the pump stops, helping maintain consistent performance and reducing maintenance.
Also known as:
Often referred to as a check valve, suction strainer, foot strainer, bottom valve, pump intake strainer, inlet foot valve or non-return foot valve. These names describe the same function: a screened one-way valve fitted at the end of the suction line to safeguard the pump, maintain prime and improve reliability in water handling systems.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 834 200 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Pumps |
| Key Features | - Cast iron body for durability in harsh environments - Integrated strainer blocks debris, protecting pump internals - One-way valve prevents backflow, maintaining pump prime - 2" steel hose barb tail for secure hose connection - Compatible with common hose clamps for reliable sealing |
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