FlowGuard I Video Overview

Flowguard 1 Video overview features: Will fit any manufacturers dry barrel fire hydrant with a 6-inch mechanical joint at the inlet, ductile iron rated for 250 PSI, EPDM disc for long life, clear waterway design, exceeds AWWA C508, prevents reverse flow, tested to 1,000,000 cycles and 10 year warranty.

FlowGuard I Key Features

Series 279C FlowGuard I Hydrant Check Valve. Series 279C FlowGuard I prevents reverse flow through a fire hydrant, stopping intentional distribution system contamination or accidental cross connections through a fire hydrant. The AVK FlowGuard hydrant security check valve will fit any manufacturers dry barrel fire hydrant with a 6-inch Mechanical Joint at the inlet. The AVK FlowGuard I prevents reverse flow through a fire hydrant, stopping intentional distribution system contamination or accidental cross connections through a fire hydrant. A clear waterway and free swinging disc ensure the valve does not interfere with fire-fighting operations. The check valve is a low head loss design similar to AVK’s Series 41 swing check valve.

FlowGuard I Check Valves

Additional Features

  • Clear waterway design for low headloss
  • Can be installed on any 6” mechanical joint hydrant inlet
  • EPDM disc for long life in chlorine and chloramines
  • Stainless steel bolting to prevent corrosion
  • All internal parts are 316 stainless steel or fusion-bonded epoxy coated for long life
  • Ductile Iron body and bonnet, rated for 250 psi
  • Fusion bonded epoxy coating
  • Restrained joint between the fire hydrant and the check valve
  • Resilient seated for a tight seal. Even at low pressures
  • Exceeds AWWA C508
  • Tested to 1,000,000 cycles
  • 10 year warranty

Questions?

Contact us at:

American AVK CO.

2155 Meridian Blvd.,
 Minden, NV 89423

Telephone: (775) 552-1410