Valterra 200-CU15 PVC Swing/Spring Combination Check Valve, Clear, 1-1/2" Union

So after installing a high-end, very expensive variable-speed water pump, the water system wasn’t working right. One of the issues we surmised might be happening is back pressure on the supply line. A check valve seemed to be the next step in eliminating variables, and so we decided to try this unit. Part of the decision to go with this particular piece of equipment was 1) it is see through. We would immediately know if our theory was right or wrong by visual confirmation, instead of guessing or installing unnecessary pressure gauges. 2) it can be used in a horizontal configuration. Most other see-through check valves are designed to only work in vertical applications. This fit our water system design perfectly. Happy ending: this unit worked like a champ! It fixed the problem we were experiencing. We could see that there was slight incoming pressure with the ‘flap’ being slightly open, and once the pump kicked on, we could see right away that the flap closed/sealed tight against the housing. I will probably buy more of this unit in case it ever fails in the future. For the price, this is an inexpensive insurance policy! Highly recommend.

Absolutely love these check valves..easy to install and haven’t ever gotten plugged with debris. (My previous one was from Lowe’s and it plugged constantly) You will see in the video, I have two of them, one upright and one upside down…I am pumping up hill so I needed a durable valve that closes and seals with no leaks (so the water in the pipe doesn’t go back into my sump pit). The video is long but you can fast forward to the end to see them close. They don’t open and close much because these are installed on a 1-1/2” line which is the max size for my pump, so there isn’t a lot of force…I had the 3/4” version before and it really opened a lot, but I needed to move more water, faster, so I upsized. All in all, great product, durable, quiet, value for the money, and operates as it should. I would definitely recommend and buy again if needed.

I broke 4 or 5 of the home depot ones that have a seam in the middle. This one works perfectly and easy install, no leaks.

These check valves are easy to install and I really like being able to see them working properly.

It was perfect for 18months.. Vertical install and after 18 months of use there is small amount of back flow. Wouldn't matter but we're using for Laundry machine.. a little back flow can cause staining of whites. Probably install a new one soon.

Using for pool pump suction lines from pool returns. Mounted vertically, and these check valves do not allow backflow when the pool pump is off, and do not clog with foreign material introduced to the pool from pine needles and leaves. It is clear, so you can see if you were to have any problems. Great replacement, and significantly reduced my pool maintenance time.

I like how you can visually see the swing check working. This is a great product so far. Easy install with the unions.

It requires pretty precise measurements and seems built for heavy duty and long life. It's been working well and hopefully will outlast the valve it replaced.

Fácil de instalar y confiable

Very easy install. Fixed loud water hammer thud from the cheap check valve I purchased originally. Now it literally makes zero noise. Great product!

Con esta válvula terminó el efecto golpe de ariete. está muy bien.

I like the notion of a clear housing that lets me see water flow when the valve is open and check for leaks when the valve is closed. This valve's housing is isolated from the incoming and outgoing pipes with a pair of standard 1-1/2" union fittings. This allows me to use separate PVC pipes that are much better at handling the stress from the coupling clamps. It also reduces vibration from the sump pump itself. Other clear check valves I tried had a one-piece plastic housing with integrated pipe connections. Coupling clamps put stress on the housing that would likely lead to cracking. I much prefer the union couplers used with this valve. The attached video shows the quiet and smooth operation.

Installed in minutes as I had all the tools and correct solvent handy. Turned on sump pump and totally impressed, it did exactly what I needed it to do. Allow the water out with no hammer effect on shutdown! Awesome!