The SMART VALVETM is a patented, precision engineered MONEY and WATER SAVING device for your water system. This simple, yet extremely effective variable flow management device solves a number of problems inherent in your water system that are causing you to overpay for your water.
Benefits of Smart Valve
Air Compression
The SMART VALVETM air compression benefit works on all single jet, multi jet, and turbine category positive displacement meters. These make up over 99% of all water meters in use. The physics are based upon Boyle’s Law regarding gas pressure and volume, and Le Chatelier’s Principal of volumetric dynamics. The SMART VALVETM is installed in the water line on the USER side of the water meter. The variable spring-loaded plunger maintains a constant ‘back-pressure’. This pressurized column of water extends upstream through and past the water meter. When any air reaches this pressurized water, the air becomes compressed and no longer maintains any volume. It passes by the water meter in this compressed state until after it passes through the SMART VALVETM and soon returns to its original uncompressed state. The SMART VALVETM does NOT physically remove the air from the water, it just eliminates the volume of the air and prevents the water meter from measuring it. A common example of entrained gasses in fluid is shaking up a soda bottle. The gasses are trapped in the soda but have no volume until you remove the bottle cap. Once you remove the cap and thus reduce the pressure, the gasses suddenly have a lot of volume! The SMART VALVETM is like the bottle cap keeping the system pressurized at the water meter. You won’t notice any difference in the water coming into your facility, but you will notice that your water meter is now spinning less.
Pressure And Flow Stabilization
Another way in which water meters can be inaccurate is during very high or low flow, or during a pressure surge. Water meters are designed to be accurate within a specific flow range. If the flow exceeds this range it can cause the metering to over-read consumption. This is especially true during a surge, such as when there is no water flowing resulting in a higher static pressure, which can create an initial surge when the water line is opened and pressure suddenly drops to the lower dynamic pressure. Surges can also be caused by variability in the municipal water supply. The SMART VALVE’sTM proprietary variable spring-loaded technology eliminates these peaks and valleys and creating a smooth, even flow that keeps your meter readings more accurate and protects against damage that can occur from a surge.
Reduced Consumption
An effect of creating back-pressure upstream is a corresponding-pressure drop downstream. With the 2nd Generation SMART VALVETM we can precisely control the amount of pressure drop from a little to a lot to fit your system needs. A positive side effect of this pressure drop is that it will save the user additional money in reduced water consumption in non-volumetric water uses such as showers, sinks, hoses and the like. The same five-minute shower will use slightly less water. While you won’t notice it in the shower, it adds up on your water bill! Furthermore, almost all water devices are designed for approximately 60-65 psi water supply. A higher psi can cause excessive water delivery and even leaks at seals and gaskets that can often go undetected. In these cases, a pressure reducer is typically used to maintain a 60-65 psi to the facility. Unfortunately, these devices require maintenance and often fail. The SMART VALVETM can act like a controllable pressure reducer in high-PSI water systems, eliminating the problems caused by excessive water pressure.
The Bottom Line
The Smart ValveTM will :
- Keep the water line pressurized at the meter to avoid being charged for air volume
- Keep your flow rate in the desired range for additional water meter accuracy
- Reduce excessively high water pressure
- Eliminate over consumption due to high pressure
- Conserve water, especially in facilities without pressure reducers or flow regulators
- Act as a shock absorber against pressure surges and drops
Smart Valve Cut Sheets
3/4” Smart Valve Cut Sheet
Materials: Acetron GP, Stainless Steel, FDA approved internal o-rings
Certifications: NSF 61 (potable water) & NSF 372 (lead free)
Certifying laboratory: IAPMO R & T
Installation Dimensions:
3/4” SMART VALVE
Body Length: 4.18”
Body O.D.: 2.24”
Thread: 3/4” Female NPT
Body Hex Size: 1 9/16”
Shipping: Weight: 14 oz
For best results install the Smart Valve downstream of water meter and back-flow preventer (if present), but before any other valves or equipment such as a pressure reducer or booster pump. Where possible it is recommended (but not critical) to have 10 diameters of straight pipe before and after the valve. All threaded installations require pipe tape.
IMPORTANT: If the pipe the Smart Valve is being installed in is used as a Ground Fault Line, The Smart Valve will NOT conduct a current through the pipe without a grounding strap. As a precaution, ALWAYS use a ground strap across the valve from pipe to pipe.
1” Smart Valve Cut Sheet
Materials: Acetron GP, Stainless Steel, FDA approved internal o-rings
Certifications: NSF 61 (potable water) & NSF 372 (lead free)
Certifying laboratory: IAPMO R & T
Installation Dimensions:
1” SMART VALVE
Body Length: 4.18”
Body O.D.: 2.24”
Thread: 1” Female NPT
Body Hex Size: 1 9/16”
Shipping: Weight: 14 oz
For best results install the Smart Valve downstream of water meter and back-flow preventer (if present), but before any other valves or equipment such as a pressure reducer or booster pump. Where possible it is recommended (but not critical) to have 10 diameters of straight pipe before and after the valve. All threaded installations require pipe tape.
IMPORTANT: If the pipe the Smart Valve is being installed in is used as a Ground Fault Line, The Smart Valve will NOT conduct a current through the pipe without a grounding strap. As a precaution, ALWAYS use a ground strap across the valve from pipe to pipe.
1.5” Smart Valve Cut Sheet
Materials: Acetron GP, Stainless Steel, FDA approved internal o-rings
Certifications: NSF 61 (potable water) & NSF 372 (lead free)
Certifying laboratory: IAPMO R & T
Installation Dimensions:
1.5” SMART VALVE
Body Length: 5.10”
Body O.D.: 3.7”
Thread: 1.5” Female NPT
Body Hex Size: 2 3/4”
Shipping: Weight: 2 lbs
For best results install the Smart Valve downstream of water meter and back-flow preventer (if present), but before any other valves or equipment such as a pressure reducer or booster pump. Where possible it is recommended (but not critical) to have 10 diameters of straight pipe before and after the valve. All threaded installations require pipe tape.
IMPORTANT: If the pipe the Smart Valve is being installed in is used as a Ground Fault Line, The Smart Valve will NOT conduct a current through the pipe without a grounding strap. As a precaution, ALWAYS use a ground strap across the valve from pipe to pipe.
2” Smart Valve Cut Sheet
Materials: Acetron GP, Stainless Steel, FDA approved internal o-rings
Certifications: NSF 61 (potable water) & NSF 372 (lead free)
Certifying laboratory: IAPMO R & T
Installation Dimensions:
2” SMART VALVE
Body Length: 5.10”
Body O.D.: 3.7”
Thread: 2” Female NPT
Body Hex Size: 2 3/4”
Shipping: Weight: 2 lbs
For best results install the Smart Valve downstream of water meter and back-flow preventer (if present), but before any other valves or equipment such as a pressure reducer or booster pump. Where possible it is recommended (but not critical) to have 10 diameters of straight pipe before and after the valve. All threaded installations require pipe tape.
IMPORTANT: If the pipe the Smart Valve is being installed in is used as a Ground Fault Line, The Smart Valve will NOT conduct a current through the pipe without a grounding strap. As a precaution, ALWAYS use a ground strap across the valve from pipe to pipe.
3” Smart Valve Cut Sheet
Materials: Acetron GP, Stainless Steel, Aluminum (flange support –no water or pipe contact), FDA approved internal o-rings
Certifications: NSF 61 (potable water) & NSF 372 (lead free)
Certifying laboratory: IAPMO R & T
Installation Dimensions:
3” SMART VALVE
Body Length – Flange to Flange: 6.45”
Approximate Weight : 19 lbs
Bolt Pattern: Standard
Bolt Holes: Through Holes
Shipping Weight: 11 lbs
For best results install the Smart Valve downstream of water meter and back-flow preventer (if present), but before any other valves or equipment such as a pressure reducer or booster pump. Where possible it is recommended (but not critical) to have 10 diameters of straight pipe before and after the valve. All threaded installations require pipe tape.
IMPORTANT: If the pipe the Smart Valve is being installed in is used as a Ground Fault Line, The Smart Valve will NOT conduct a current through the pipe without a grounding strap. As a precaution, ALWAYS use a ground strap across the valve from pipe to pipe.
4” Smart Valve Cut Sheet
Materials: Acetron GP, Stainless Steel, Aluminum (flange support –no water or pipe contact), FDA approved internal o-rings
Certifications: NSF 61 (potable water) & NSF 372 (lead free)
Certifying laboratory: IAPMO R & T
Installation Dimensions:
4” SMART VALVE
Body Length – Flange to Flange: 6.45”
Approximate Weight : 31 lbs
Bolt Pattern: Standard
Bolt Holes: Through Holes
Shipping Weight: 16 lbs
For best results install the Smart Valve downstream of water meter and back-flow preventer (if present), but before any other valves or equipment such as a pressure reducer or booster pump. Where possible it is recommended (but not critical) to have 10 diameters of straight pipe before and after the valve. All threaded installations require pipe tape.
IMPORTANT: If the pipe the Smart Valve is being installed in is used as a Ground Fault Line, The Smart Valve will NOT conduct a current through the pipe without a grounding strap. As a precaution, ALWAYS use a ground strap across the valve from pipe to pipe.
6” Smart Valve Cut Sheet
Materials: Acetron GP, Stainless Steel, Aluminum (flange support –no water or pipe contact), FDA approved internal o-rings
Certifications: NSF 61 (potable water) & NSF 372 (lead free)
Certifying laboratory: IAPMO R & T
Installation Dimensions:
6” SMART VALVE
Body Length – Flange to Flange: 7.28”
Bolt Pattern: Standard
Bolt Holes: Through Holes
Shipping Weight: 28 lbs
For best results install the Smart Valve downstream of water meter and back-flow preventer (if present), but before any other valves or equipment such as a pressure reducer or booster pump. Where possible it is recommended (but not critical) to have 10 diameters of straight pipe before and after the valve. All threaded installations require pipe tape.
IMPORTANT: If the pipe the Smart Valve is being installed in is used as a Ground Fault Line, The Smart Valve will NOT conduct a current through the pipe without a grounding strap. As a precaution, ALWAYS use a ground strap across the valve from pipe to pipe.
8” Smart Valve Cut Sheet
Materials: Acetron GP, Stainless Steel, Aluminum (flange support –no water or pipe contact), FDA approved internal o-rings
Certifications: NSF 61 (potable water) & NSF 372 (lead free)
Certifying laboratory: IAPMO R & T
Installation Dimensions:
8” SMART VALVE
Body Length – Flange to Flange: 7.28”
Bolt Pattern: Standard
Bolt Holes: Through Holes
Shipping Weight: 39 lbs
For best results install the Smart Valve downstream of water meter and back-flow preventer (if present), but before any other valves or equipment such as a pressure reducer or booster pump. Where possible it is recommended (but not critical) to have 10 diameters of straight pipe before and after the valve. All threaded installations require pipe tape.
IMPORTANT: If the pipe the Smart Valve is being installed in is used as a Ground Fault Line, The Smart Valve will NOT conduct a current through the pipe without a grounding strap. As a precaution, ALWAYS use a ground strap across the valve from pipe to pipe.
10” Smart Valve Cut Sheet
Materials: Acetron GP, Stainless Steel, Aluminum (flange support –no water or pipe contact), FDA approved internal o-rings
Certifications: NSF 61 (potable water) & NSF 372 (lead free)
Certifying laboratory: IAPMO R & T
Installation Dimensions:
10” SMART VALVE
Body Length – Flange to Flange: 11.90”
Bolt Pattern: Standard
Bolt Holes: Through Holes
Shipping Weight: 85 lbs
For best results install the Smart Valve downstream of water meter and back-flow preventer (if present), but before any other valves or equipment such as a pressure reducer or booster pump. Where possible it is recommended (but not critical) to have 10 diameters of straight pipe before and after the valve. All threaded installations require pipe tape.
IMPORTANT: If the pipe the Smart Valve is being installed in is used as a Ground Fault Line, The Smart Valve will NOT conduct a current through the pipe without a grounding strap. As a precaution, ALWAYS use a ground strap across the valve from pipe to pipe.
12” Smart Valve Cut Sheet
Materials: Acetron GP, Stainless Steel, Aluminum (flange support –no water or pipe contact), FDA approved internal o-rings
Certifications: NSF 61 (potable water) & NSF 372 (lead free)
Certifying laboratory: IAPMO R & T
Installation Dimensions:
12” SMART VALVE
Body Length – Flange to Flange: 11.90”
Bolt Pattern: Standard
Bolt Holes: Through Holes
Shipping Weight: 105 lbs
For best results install the Smart Valve downstream of water meter and back-flow preventer (if present), but before any other valves or equipment such as a pressure reducer or booster pump. Where possible it is recommended (but not critical) to have 10 diameters of straight pipe before and after the valve. All threaded installations require pipe tape.
IMPORTANT: If the pipe the Smart Valve is being installed in is used as a Ground Fault Line, The Smart Valve will NOT conduct a current through the pipe without a grounding strap. As a precaution, ALWAYS use a ground strap across the valve from pipe to pipe.
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Address: 102 Millpond Circle, Selbyville, DE, 19975
Phone: (302) 200-2235
Email: contact@utilityss.com
