1" (26x34) Brass Strainer Foot Valve for Pump Suction, Stainless Steel Filter - Codital 1205
1" Brass Strainer Check Valve to Keep Your Pump Primed
This foot valve with strainer is installed at the end of your pump’s suction line, in a well, borehole, or tank.
It serves two purposes: it keeps water in the line when the pump stops and filters out impurities at the inlet.
Brass body, 304 stainless steel mesh strainer, stainless steel spring, and NBR flat gasket: a sturdy design from Codital (1205 series).
1" (26x34) threaded connection per ISO 228-1, nominal pressure PN 10.
Very low opening pressure (30 mbar): the check valve opens easily and does not restrict suction.
Description
What is the purpose of a strainer foot valve?
A surface pump draws water through a hose submerged in a well or tank.
Without a check valve, water flows back down the hose every time the pump stops, causing it to lose suction.
The foot valve closes as soon as suction stops and keeps the water column full: the pump restarts without needing to be primed.
The stainless steel strainer, meanwhile, traps leaves, gravel, and debris that could damage the pump.
Technical Specifications (Codital data)
- Diameter: 1" (26x34)
- Connection: ISO 228-1 thread
- Body: brass
- Strainer: 304 stainless steel mesh
- Shaft and sleeve: polymer (ABS)
- Seal: NBR flat seal
- Spring: 304 stainless steel
- Rated pressure: PN 10
- Opening pressure: 30 mbar
- Operating temperature: 0 °C to 70 °C
- Certifications: ACS and 4MS (contact with drinking water)
Applications
- Suction for a surface pump in a well or borehole
- Pumping into a rainwater collection tank
- Watering from a pond, basin, or river
Install the check valve properly
Screw the check valve onto the end of the suction hose using a sealant (Teflon or hemp).
Position it vertically, with the strainer facing down, a few dozen centimeters above the bottom to prevent sucking up silt.
It must remain submerged at all times, even when the water level drops.
ℹ️ Good to Know
Even the slightest leak in the suction line (a loose connection, an air pocket) will also cause the pump to lose suction: check all connections if the pump continues to drain despite the check valve.
ACS Certification: The check valve is approved for use in water systems intended for human consumption.
⭐ Tip from the team: Check the strainer at the start of the season—a clogged mesh reduces the pump’s flow rate. A simple rinse with a hose is usually sufficient.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What size should you choose?
Choose the same diameter as the outlet of your suction hose or the pump’s suction port: in this case, 1" (26x34).
The pump keeps cavitating—why?
Most often, it’s due to air entering through the hose or a fitting, or a check valve blocked by debris.
Disassemble the check valve, rinse it, and make sure it closes properly.
Can it be used for drinking water?
Yes, it is ACS-certified (Certificate of Sanitary Compliance).