Filtered Drain Valve for Rain Bird 16AFDVC1 Sprinkler System, 1/2 Male Pipe Thread

Rain Bird, a privately held company founded in 1933 during the agricultural boom in California, is recognized as the #1 manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services in the world. With sales offices around the globe, the company offers over 4,000 water-saving irrigation products in more than 130 countries.

The Rain Bird 16AFDVC1 Sprinkler System Filtered Drain Valve is a 1/2" male threaded valve unit that automatically drains water from underground sprinkler systems after each watering cycle is complete. This feature helps prevent freeze damage to sprinklers and piping by draining the pipes after each use.

The unique two-stage screening process of the Rain Bird 16AFDVC1 prevents grit from siphoning back into the pipes. The plastic perforated cap screens out large particles, while the dispersion pad filters out small particles. This eliminates the need for expensive and time-consuming gravel drains.

The Rain Bird 16AFDVC1 should be installed at a low point in the system to ensure effective drainage. With its 1/2" male thread connection, it can be easily integrated into the existing irrigation system.

Since its inception in 1933, Rain Bird has been committed to the "Intelligent Use of Water," extending beyond its products to education, training, and services for the industry and the community. Over the past 80 years, the company has received more than 450 patents worldwide, including the first one for irrigation in 1935 on its original impact-drive sprinkler (U.S. Patent #1,997,901), which revolutionized agricultural food-production and ushered in a new era in irrigation worldwide.

In 1990, this original impact sprinkler was designated a historic landmark by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, recognizing its significant contribution to the industry.

Rain Bird's product portfolio covers all aspects of irrigation, including timers/controllers, pop-up rotary sprinklers, pop-up spray head sprinklers, sprinkler nozzles, irrigation valves, drip irrigation, and drainage solutions. These products have been chosen and installed worldwide in the largest and most prestigious projects for residential, commercial, agricultural, and golf course irrigation.

The company's legacy is to design and manufacture only products of the highest value and quality, and it has received numerous recognition awards from many of its valued partners. Rain Bird's commitment to the "Intelligent Use of Water" has made it a global leader in the irrigation industry.

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