A 1 inch foot valve is installed at the suction end of a pump line. Its primary function is to maintain pump prime by preventing water from flowing back into the well or source when the pump stops. It also incorporates a strainer to filter out debris that could damage the pump impeller. It is a critical component for deep well jets and centrifugal pumps.

While both prevent backflow, a foot valve (which includes a built-in strainer) is specifically designed for the bottom of a pump suction line. A standard check valve typically does not have a strainer and is installed inline. The foot valve’s design ensures debris is caught before entering the pump, making it ideal for well and irrigation applications. Our 1 inch foot valve combines both functions reliably.

Yes. We understand that different pumps require different cracking pressures. Our engineering team can customize the spring tension on your 1 inch foot valve to ensure low-pressure drop performance or high-sealing force, depending on your vertical lift and flow rate requirements. Simply provide your pump curve, and we will match the valve perfectly.

For standard models (brass foot valve 1 inch), our stock MOQ is 50 pieces. For stainless steel or PVC variants, the MOQ is typically 100 pieces. For OEM custom orders, MOQ starts at 500 pieces per size. We also offer sample orders (1-5 pcs) for pre-qualification testing at a nominal cost, refundable on bulk orders.

Every foot valve 1 inch produced by Thriveon undergoes a stringent 3-step QC process: (1) Incoming raw material inspection (spectrum analysis), (2) In-process dimensional checks (thread gauges, concentricity), and (3) Final hydrostatic pressure test (150% of rated pressure) and functional spring test. We provide MTRs and inspection reports upon request.

For standard 1 inch foot valves, production lead time is 15–25 days after deposit and drawing approval for bulk orders (500-2000 pcs). Express shipping (DHL, FedEx) takes 5-7 days. For urgent orders, we can expedite production from our stock program—please contact our sales team for confirmed slots.