AquaSaver Water Diversion Valve – ¾ Inch
Hydraulically Operated. Solid Brass Construction. Built-in Dual Check Valves. Prioritise the use of rainwater over mains water and will automatically switch over to mains water in the event of the rainwater tank running low.
Features
The AcquaSaver® Valve is a fully automatic mechanical rainwater/mains water changeover device designed for pressure pump supply systems for harvesting rainwater for the toilet, laundry and household applications with automatic mains backup.
- Watermark approved WMTS-477:2016
- Does not require regular maintenance
- No electrical consumption – No electronic components
- Solid brass construction – Fully weatherproof – Built to last
- Suitable for any pressure pump with sufficient head pressure
- Can be mounted in any position
- Built-in dual check valve for backflow prevention
- 2 Year warranty
Specifications
Max Mains Pressure: 500kPa
Max Pump Pressure: 600kPa
Min Pump Pressure: 300kPa
Max Flow Rate: 50LT/min
Max Water Temperature: 40°C
Min Water Temperature: 0°C*
Pump Inlet: 25mm / 1″ BSPF
Mains Inlet: 20mm / ¾” BSPF
Outlet: 20mm / ¾” BSPF
Weight: 0.85kg
*Ensure proper protection against freezing weather. Complies to AS/NZS 3500.1 when installed by a licensed plumber.
Operation
The AcquaSaver® Valve will always prioritize the use of rainwater over mains water when rainwater is available and will automatically switch over to mains water in the event of the rainwater tank running low or electrical failure
When rainwater has been replenished or power has been restored to the pump, the AcquaSaver valve will automatically prioritize back to rainwater.
The pump is only active when rainwater is being drawn from the water tank, it does not operate when the AcquaSaver Valve has switched to mains position.
The pump controller starts and stops the pump when it detects a demand – for example flushing a toilet or using a washing machine.
The operating mechanism of the AcquaSaver Valve is a unique patent design, it works by hydraulic water pressure created by the pump to close one inlet fully before opening the other inlet. This ensures an extremely reliable mechanism using few moving parts and no electronic components and no energy consumption.
