Once the makeup water temperature returns to the safe range (5 degrees above the open set point, typically 40°F [4.4°C] ), the valve then modulates closed, minimizing water waste. Due to the sensing element, the thermal actuator, always being wetted this valve is unaffected by ambient air temperature and opens only when the water is in danger of freezing.
Relying on having to manually open valves for freeze protection allows for human error or plugging of partially cracked valves. This annually accounts for large amounts of freeze damage resulting in huge monetary losses including repairing damaged equipment and piping, as well as system downtime.
- Exclusive self-actuating Thermoloid® blend paraffin wax actuator
- Corrosion-resistant
- Narrow temperature band
- Compact and low mass
- Brass or stainless-steel body, fittings & plugs
- Two wrench flats for easy installation
- Ram-type plug for reliable shutoff
- Self-operating – no external power source required
- Protects against freeze damage
- Primary protection or fail-safe backup
- Long service life
- Fast response
- Discharges minimum amount of water required
Series | IC/FP Freeze Protection Valve |
Description | 1/2" IC/FP-39 Cartridge |
Size | 1/2" NPT |
Diameter-in | .5 sq |
Diameter-mm | 322.6 |
Length-in | 2.3 |
Length-mm | 58.4 |
Weight lb | 0.1 |
Weight kg | 0.05 |
Cv | 0.6 |
Maximum Operating Pressure | 150 PSIG (10.3 BAR) |
Maximum Temperature | 200°F (93.3°C) |
Opening Temperature | 39°F (3.9°C) |
Closing Temperature | 48°F (8.9°C) |
Body Material | Brass |
Seal Material | EPDM |
Isometric View | Download |
Front View | Download |
Top View | Download |
Side View | Download |