Our brass ball drip is a ball type check valve. When installed correctly, the internal ball sits on the bottom portion of the valve body, allowing for proper drainage of moisture accumulation. Ball drips are most commonly used on the dry side of a fire department connection.

A ball drip is one type of automatic drain valve that may be attached to the supply pipe for the fire department connection on a water-based fire suppression system where a fire department connection is required.

Jan 31, 2020 · When is the auto ball-drip required on the hookup (dry) side of the check valve for a Fire Department Connection? In areas prone to freezing, there is the FDC, then a dry portion of pipe, then the check valve.

Jun 6, 2019 · FDC ball drip is always required, regardless of Stortz or NH connection. The purpose of the ball drip is to show the the FDC check valve isn't leaking, which will subject the FDC to being useless in the winter.

The solid brass* ball drip is a ball type check valve. When properly installed, the internal ball rests in the lower most area of the valve body allowing for proper drainage of moisture accumulation. Upon system pressurization, the internal ball is pushed into the small end of the ball drip body closing the opening.

A ball drip valve is a type of check valve specifically designed to regulate water flow in drip irrigation systems. It uses a spherical ball inside the valve body that moves to control the flow of water.

Dec 7, 2018 · In the event that the check valve in the Siamese connection leaks, the purpose of the automatic drip is to drain this water to a safe location and to maintain the piping between the check valve and the hose couplings free of water.

Ball drips feature a brass construction. Prevents moisture accumulation on ‘dry’ side of FDC when used with an approved check valve. Working pressure 200 PSI. Only use in horizontal position. Contains lead. Not for use in water systems intended for human consumption.

1/2" or 3/4" ball drips for installation with siamese or wall hydrant to automatically drain line between check valve and outside wall. Installed in the horizontal postion only. Draining pressure starts from 2.89 PSI (2 M WG).

semi-automatic ball drip allows for relieving small amounts of water in the intermediate alarm chamber of the valve. The semi-automatic ball check valve is designed to close upon activation of the dry or deluge valve when sufficient flow is present in …