Rain Bird Sprinkler Valve, Black 15 - 150 psi DV Series Automatic In-Line | B72231

Rain Bird Sprinkler Valve belongs to the DV Series, is a flexible and reliable sprinkler valve designed to be used in irrigation systems that need to be watered on a regular basis. Rain Bird is reputed to produce quality and innovative products that can withstand harsh environments for a very long duration of operation.

Key Features

The Rain Bird DV Series Automatic In-line sprinkler Valve takes durability and performance into account. Its design allows it to fit a very large range of irrigation systems. The highlights of the same are:

• Balanced-Pressure Diaphragm: A long life and high-level working.
• Buna-N Rubber Diaphragm with Captive Spring: It is strong, flexible, and wear-resistant.
• Self-Cleaning & 90 Mesh Pilot Water filter: Keeps the valve running smoothly by lessening the accumulation of debris.
• Double-Filtered Pilot-Flow Design: It is less prone to clogging the core design.
• Versatile Flow Level: 0.2-22 GPM flow rate, which allows its usage in a small drip system and a large sprinkler system.
• Xerigation® Compatibility: Xerification may be implemented in low-flow irrigation systems with an upstream RBY filter. 
• Stainless Steel Hardware: It involves non-corroded Phillips stainless steel screws with a diameter of 1.25 inches, so they are easy to service.
• Electrical Compatibility: The majority of sprinkler timers are operated in a 24 VAC Standard operating system.
• Latching Solenoid Acceptance: Can be used with Rain Bird battery-operated controllers when used remotely.

Applications

It is a flexible type of valve that can be applied in a variety of irrigation projects. It is designed in such a way that it can be adapted to standard and specialized set-ups.

• Residential Lawns and Gardens: Ideal in residential homes where the water is regularly sprayed on the lawns, turf, shrubs, and flowers.
• Commercial Landscaping: This is the type to use in commercial landscapes where water control is needed over an extended period.
• Low-Flow Drip Irrigation Systems: Includes Xerification and drip irrigation when used with the appropriate filter.
• Code-Required Installations: Suitable where a municipal regulation requires that a pressure vacuum breaker (PVB) or a double-check valve be used to ensure that backflow does not occur.
• Remote or Off-Grid Sites: Can be configured with Rain Bird battery-operated controllers through a latching solenoid where there is no convenient access to power.

How to Use

The Rain Bird DV Series valve is easy to use, and its practical design also makes installation and use easier.

1. Installation: The valve can be installed in a main line or laterals of an irrigation system. Make sure that the valve is placed according to the direction of the water flow indicated on the body. Connect to the use of a standard 1-inch (26/34) setup.
2. Electrical: Have the solenoid on the valve attached to a 24 VAC sprinkler controller or timer. Battery-operated controllers use an optional latching solenoid.
3. Low-Flow Applications Filtration: When using drip or Xerigation-based systems, a Rain Bird RBY filter should be installed ahead of operation to ensure that the system can run smoothly at flows of less than 3 GPM.
4. Operation: The valve is automatic (it opens and closes according to controller signals). There is little maintenance due to the self-cleaning filter and stainless steel components.

Summary

Rain Bird Sprinkler Valve, Black 15-150 psi DV Series Automatic In-Line (B7231) is a long-lasting, versatile, cost-effective, and efficient solution to contemporary irrigation problems. A high degree of reliability, code compliance, and water efficiency make it the best product to use in residential and light commercial environments. It is a 5-year warranty valve, made by Rain Bird and tested to work and last many years.