Akron Revolution Straight Intake Valve

The Revolution has all of the standard features you would expect from an intake valve with flows capable up to 2000 gpm (7600 lpm) making it ideal for the most demanding apparatus intake applications.

Featuring a unique patent-pending handwheel design, the Revolution provides the operator more control and leverage for a smooth and easy operation. This revolutionary valve is constructed of corrosion-resistant, hard-anodized aluminum and stainless steel with a powder coated interior and exterior finish for superior corrosion protection.
 
Compact Design
Its compact design saves valuable space on your pump panel.  The Revolutionary handwheel blends in with the body and will not obstruct surrounding equipment on the pump panel.

Easy to Operate
It’s also easy to grab and adjust, providing simple and easy operator control. Utilizing a ball sector for controlling water flow, the Revolution is reliable and robust providing years of hassle free operation.

Features:

• Straight inlet (7983)
• Robust, integrated Pyrolite patent-pending handwheel for easy operation
• Critical pump side waterway components constructed of non-corrosive stainless steel
• Durable, powder coated interior and exterior finish
• Optional Storz cap and chain
• Field adjustable relief valve between 50-250 psi (requires 7/8” wrench to adjust).  Includes 1 ½” NPT female thread so hose can be connected to redirect water to a desirable location
• Quick turn Bleeder valve operation - vents into relief discharge
• Built-in Open/Close position indicator on top of valve
• 2000 gpm max flow
• Pressure relief adjustable between 50-250 psi
• 250 psi operating pressure
• 7 psi friction loss @ 2000 gpm
• All parts that stay in contact with water are constructed of stainless steel
• Field serviceable design
• NFPA 1901 compliant
• 10 year heavy-duty warranty against manufacturing defects and corrosion*

Dimensions:

• 5” Storz x  6” NHF
• 12.5” x 14” x 12.75”  (318mm x 356mm x 324mm)
• 38 lbs (18.1 kg)