Backflow Floor Drain Valve

The flood guard float model float is pushed up by the rising water to seal off the drain opening.

Backflow floor drain valve.

When sentinel is installed in your basement floor drain it will guard against sewage backflow from entering your house causing thousands of dollars in damage and loss of sentimental property. In this video i show you how to install a backwater valve in your basement sewer drain. Flood guards use check valve technology to seal off sewer water backing up in your floor drains because of overloaded sewer conditions. That s why we offer this inexpensive device to help prevent drain backflow.

These valves often have a clear top so you can see if it is operating properly. A big pipe carries waste from your house to the main sewer line under the street. Size 3 74 x 1 97 x 1. This model is offered in 2 3 and 3 drain sizes.

Shower floor drain backflow preventer one way drain valve sewer core patented magnetic drainage insert drain plug 1 55 1 77in hole suitable for tube depth 2 56 4 13in depth 3 15in 3 3 out of 5 stars 7. There is a lid that can be removed for cleaning. 2 stable steel ring. Floor drain backwater valve.

It is essentially a check valve for your floor drain. When the sewage level rises the floating ball seats tightly against the insert and keeps sewage from flowing out onto the floor. Design seems okay but tension on the spring may be too tight in allowing water going down to the floor drain if you have an unfortunate basement flooding situation due to whatever reason. Sentinel backflow device is an inexpensive easy to install device that any homeowner can purchase and install themselves in one simple step.

Because the stickiness and softness feature of silicone make sure support apart the mouth of drain grate with your hands in the first installation for the smooth draining. Water will flow down through the drain opening until the sewer begins to back up. When pushed enough the rubber float will seal your drain protecting your home or business from flooding. Rated 3 out of 5 by patrick from things to remember i try this 100mm back flow preventer yesterday.

2 anti rust steel filter. 2 silicone drain backflow preventer. A clogged drain line can cause a sewage flood. Install the floor drain one way valve.

This was my first time doing it and this was put into my own house ba. What is in the box.