Installing a suction and or jet pump in a building with a downward foot valve located in lakes, rivers, and or other bodies of water is a common and traditional method of water retrieval. Installing the foot valve in this type of application requires a specialized stand to keep the foot valve stabilized from underwater turbulence, and to keep it located above the water body bottom where sediment can be collected.

When installed properly the unique design of the Heat-Line Foot Valve Stand wheel does not physically allow the stand to tip over, meaning no sediment is sucked into your water system.

Heat-Line Foot Valve Stands are designed to keep the foot valve off the bottom of the lake or river and keep it clear of debris. Constructed of high-density polyethylene, the foot valve stand rests on the lake bottom without the worry of rust or corrosion. Due to its circular wheel construction, it can move on the lake bottom without tipping over like conventional foot valve stands. The stand has four oval-shaped holes allowing water to pass through so it stays on the bottom. The foot valve stand is precut to fit both 1 inch and 1¼ inch pipe although it can be easily altered to fit other pipe diameters.

Foot Valve Stands can be purchased direct from Heat-Line or from plumbing, electrical and mechanical distributors throughout North America.

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Part Number: FV-STAND

Description: Foot Valve Stand

Additional Materials Required:

• Foot Valve
• Male Adapter (consult Heat-Line)
• One or more bags of pre-mix concrete
• Rope and float (optional)

Q – What is the Heat-Line Foot Valve stand constructed of?
A – Heat-Line’s Foot Valve Stand wheel is constructed of high-density polyethylene resins, vacuumed formed and milled to design specifications.

Q – How do I connect and disconnect the Heat-Line Foot Valve stand from the foot valve and water supply pipe?
A – Heat-Line recommends and is pleased to offer an extensive range Philmac pipe fittings to connect your water supply pipe and your foot valve. Commonly foot valves, both metallic and non-metallic, are provided with a female pipe thread, making a connection with a Philmac male threaded pipe adapter simple and reliable. One excellent feature of Philmac compression style fittings is that they can easily be connected and disconnect, allowing simple servicing and or replacement of your foot valve.

Q – Should I remove the Heat-Line Foot Valve stand in the winter months?
A – No. When installed correctly to compensate for lake and or river water level changes and depth of ice formation there is no need to remove the stand. Remember, Heat-Line specializes in advanced winter water system that operate year-round. Heat-Line’s goal is to have customers with 4 season water that requires little if no yearly maintenance.

Q – What do I need to install the Heat-Line Foot Vale stand?
A – Beyond the Foot Valve Stand wheel itself the required products to complete the install are limited to a foot valve with a female thread, male pipe adapter (Philmac adapter recommended), one or more bags of premixed concrete, and rope and float (optional). You will also require pump/ adjustable pliers to complete the connection of the female threaded foot valve to the male pipe adapter (Philmac adapter recommended).

Q – Where do I use the Heat-Line Foot Valve stand product?
A – The Heat-Line Foot Valve Stand wheel is designed to be used in lake, river, and or other water body applications where the installation of a foot valve is required. Installing a foot valve in this type of application requires a specialized stand to keep the foot valve stabilized from underwater turbulence, and located above the water body bottom where sediment can be collected. When installed properly the unique design of the Heat-Line Foot Valve Stand wheel does not physically allow the stand to tip over, meaning no sediment is sucked into your water system. Most commonly the foot valve is connected to the water supply pipe using a Philmac Male Adapter.

Q – Why is the Heat-Line Foot Valve stand unique in comparison to other options available on the market?
A – Constructed of high-density polyethylene with no moving parts, the foot valve stand rests on the lake bottom without the worry of rust, corrosion and or mechanical failure. Furthermore, due to its circular wheel construction, it can move on the lake bottom without tipping over like conventional foot valve stands.