Quality Brass Foot Valve to complete your water pump projectFoot valves work by ensuring that the water in a well pump only flows in one direction. Foot valves are a type of check valve, but they differ in that the flow area is larger in size than the rest of the pipe. This limits the amount of head loss in the pumping systemA check valve is a mechanical device, a valve, that normally allows fluid or gas to flow through it in only one directionA foot valve is for use at the inlet of suction pipe. It has a screen on the suction end to prevent debris from entering the pump or pipe. It protects against loss of prime, aids in priming the pump and protects the pump from large debrisFVA1 Foot Valve1" ConnectionStainless Steel Mesh FVA1.25 Foot Valve1.25" ConnectionStainless Steel Mesh FVA1.5 Foot Valve1.5" ConnectionStainless Steel Mesh FVA2 Foot Valve2" ConnectionStainless Steel Mesh FVA3 Foot Valve3" ConnectionStainless Steel Mesh