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AVG Australian Valve Group

AVG Solar Hot Water Frost Protection Valve FPV-15

$115.50
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Description

AVG Solar Hot Water Frost Protection Valve FPV-15

The Frost Protection Valve (FPV) has been developed to meet the requirements of thermosiphon solar collector panels installed in a frost prone environment.

Important note:

  • The AVG Frost Protection Valve (FPV) is not recommended for freeze zones. A closed circuit collector panel with an approved anti-freeze fluid transfer should be used for these locations.

OPERATION
The Frost Protection Valve is designed to protect a solar collector panel from frost damage when the outside air temperature drops. The air temperature is monitored by a sensitive wax filled element which reacts by opening the FPV valve seat when the temperature drops. This allows warm water from the solar storage cylinder to flow through the solar collector panel and out of the FPV. The warm water flowing through the solar collector makes it harder for the panel to spot freeze which could damage the solar collector. The warm water flowing through the FPV will eventually close the valve seat and the water will stop fl owing. The FPV will automatically repeat this cycle until the outside air temperatures rise.

INSTALLATION
It is important to refer to the solar water heater manufacturer’s installation instructions in conjunction with the following instructions. AVG recommend that an Frost Protection Valve be installed onto each solar collector panel within the solar collector array to ensure the best protection. There may be some differences between the connection fi ttings to the solar collectors from each manufacturer so you may require a special adaptor to fi t the Frost Protection Valve. The AVG frost protection valve requires a 15mm ( ½” ) male fi tting to connect to.

MAINTENANCE
The frost protection valve has small water ways and may be prone to a build up of sludge when installed at the lower connection fitting of a solar collector. AVG recommends checking and cleaning at regular intervals to prevent valve malfunction and possible damage to the solar collector panel.

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23 Reviews

  • 5
    Solar release valve

    Posted by Cheryl on 10th Jun 2024

    It’s the best place for plumbing parts and delivery services is so fast I will buy for these guys anytime very happy customer

  • 5
    Avg solar hot water frost protection valve

    Posted by Margaret on 2nd Oct 2023

    Easy to order , delivered so promptly Excellent service

  • 5
    Fast delivery, good product

    Posted by Jackie on 7th Aug 2023

    Good quality frost protection valve with fast delivery. Good fit for the solar hot water system.

  • 5
    I have already fitted fpv

    Posted by Dr.T.Ganedvsrsn on 11th Jul 2023

    Prompt response appreciated

  • 5
    Good quality

    Posted by Malkit on 7th Jul 2023

    Easy to assemble

  • 5
    Frost valve

    Posted by John Fullerton on 16th Apr 2022

    Easily replaced current valve. Stopped leak at moderately cool temperatures.

  • 5
    Ordered the item online arrived a day later.

    Posted by Percival on 9th Aug 2021

    Very satisfied it came with two washers. Attaching it to the solar heater panel was a few seconds job. The same valve I had lasted 4 years. Hope this lasts too.

  • 5
    Good quality

    Posted by Robertino Galea on 31st Jul 2021

    Exactly what I needed, easy to install.

  • 5
    Frost valve

    Posted by Kevin on 1st Jul 2021

    We are very happy to deal on line with this company and can’t believe how quickly the order arrived from placing the order will deal with these guys again if we need to

  • 5
    AVG SOLAR HOT WATER FROST PROTECTION VALVE FPV-15

    Posted by myles chapman on 23rd Apr 2021

    Just installed so review more for Plumbonline service. Delivered promptly and old leaking valve easily replaced with hand tools. Took less than 2mins to replace and saved $100s on plumber call out fee.

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