Swing check valves horizontally?

danskim · 03/23/2007, 08:38 PM

Can swing-type check valves be mounted horizontally?

dougchambers · 03/23/2007, 09:17 PM

It depends on the check valve, but most recommend a vertical orientation. I've seen these used horizontally with good results.

03/23/2007, 08:38 PM	#1
danskim Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 1,639	Swing check valves horizontally? Can swing-type check valves be mounted horizontally?

03/23/2007, 09:17 PM	#2
dougchambers Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,882	It depends on the check valve, but most recommend a vertical orientation. I've seen these used horizontally with good results.