An Air Admittance Valve is a one way valve designed to allow air to enter the plumbing drainage system when negative pressures develop in the piping system.
SKU: 40635055
MFG: 39016
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The purpose of an Air Admittance Valve is to provide a method of allowing air to enter the plumbing drainage system without the use of a vent extended to open air and to prevent sewer gases from escaping into a building. An Air Admittance Valve is a one way valve designed to allow air to enter the plumbing drainage system when negative pressures develop in the piping system. The device shall close by gravity and seal the vent terminal at zero differential pressure (no flow conditions) and under positive internal pressures.
Highlights:
- For use as a secondary vent
- Eliminates a vent pipe through the roof
- Complies to ASSE Standard 1050 and 1051
- One size approved to handle up to 3" vent pipe
- Opens/closes as needed by building's plumbing system
- Allows air into plumbing system while containing foul odors
- Adapter allows solvent welding to 1-1/2" or 2" schedule 40 PVC pipe or threads into 2" FIP fitting
