Air valve for sewage - a reliable remedy for various

Many of those who have heard about the air valve for sewage 50, certainly wonder what it is and why it is needed at all. In fact, it is a very necessary device for every home. Therefore, we will tell about it in our article.

Properties

It is quite difficult to imagine a toilet (or bathroom) without any extraneous odors. This creates a certain discomfort, in connection with which an air check valve for sewage was invented. It allows you to deal with many problems.

Causes of smell

Surely many people are wondering how this odor comes from. Of course, when there is a blockage of the highway, then everything is clear. However, what if it is not?

In fact, everything is quite simple - the reason for the simultaneous draining of several devices. As a result, in the pipes there is a discharge of air, and it is able to squeeze out all the liquid from the valves. As a result, the air moves freely throughout the system, and with it some stench.

Earlier, when the air valve to the sewage system was not yet invented, the solution to this problem was one thing - the vent ventilation in the attic (or roof). At the same time, such a measure did not give proper efficiency, because at low temperatures it froze and did not cope with its task at all. Fortunately, the product described by us came to the rescue.

Device and principle of operation

The instruction below will explain how such a mechanism is arranged (see also the article “Telephone Sewerage: Features of Construction and Operation”).

It consists of the following elements:

• Stock. This is the main structural element that opens (and closes) the side opening if necessary.
• Housing with holes located on the side. They are needed for air intake. In most cases, this element is made of plastic, because the price of such a material is the lowest, but there are other options.

Tip: PVC is resistant to moisture and most chemically aggressive substances, but it is very afraid of mechanical impact (it is easy to break). Therefore, some people acquire metal counterparts that have a longer service life.

• Rubber gasket. It is necessary to ensure maximum sealing device.
• Protective cover.

In most cases, these mechanisms are available in two sizes: 110 and 50 mm (for connecting individual elements). However, today you can find others, for example, sewage air valve 100. This is due to the fact that now there are countless different plumbing equipment, the dimensions of which can be non-standard.

The principle of the product described by us is as follows:

• When draining from several devices in the system air discharges are formed. This means that the pressure initially rises sharply, and then also quickly decreases.
• If the common pipe does not ventilate, then the stem opens the hole located on the side. As a result, some air gets into the riser.
• When the pressure in the system comes to normal, the device assumes its original position.

As a result, this, simple at first glance, product provides control of pressure throughout the line. As a result, unpleasant smells from below do not get out.

Species

Now in stores you can find several varieties at once:

• Air automatic. It has a rather weak bandwidth, therefore it is used only in the private sector. Provides only air release.
• Anti-vacuum. Used for any number of pipes. Provides both exhaust and air intake.
• Combined.

If funds allow, you can safely take anti-vacuum, even for a private house. This will ensure maximum efficiency.

Two words about installation

If for the first time you are going to work with such a mechanism with such a mechanism, you probably want to know how it connects.

In fact, there may be two options:

• We install one valve directly on the common riser, which is responsible for all the air in the system. It is mounted using various fittings (they are selected depending on the material and shape of the pipes). In this case, purchase a product with a diameter of 110 mm.

Note! Do not forget to process all joints with sealant (it is better to use silicone samples).

• If you want to achieve maximum efficiency, you can install it separately on each sanitary device (toilet, sink, bathtub, washing machine, etc.). In such a case, a diameter of 50 mm should be preferred.

The advantages of using such a device

Now we will understand what gives the air valve sewer.

It is worth saying that this device has several functions:

• Neutralizing odor. We have already spoken about this, and once again we note that this is the main function of such a device.
• Saving. The fact is that when laying sewage there is a need to establish a backward-type highway. If we use the valve described by us, then we can neglect such a costly procedure.
• Relief work. It does not have to be installed on the roof. Sometimes it turns out to be a very problematic procedure.

• Increase the efficiency of the highway. If the house has a relatively large number of sanitary elements (at least 5), then the presence of such a device is simply necessary. Otherwise, sewage can not cope with the task.

Conclusion

Now you will certainly be able to choose the appropriate air valve for sewage 110. However, if you could not understand all the subtleties, then do not worry (see also the article Why cable conduit is needed and how it is laid).

In the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic, which will allow to understand everything.