"Check valve" for pond overflow

[Rusty]

\"Check valve\" for pond overflow

I'm looking for a source or design for a low cost "check valve" for the discharge end of the flexible field tile that lets my pond overflow into a shallow drainage ditch. I think the field tile is 6" diameter, but I need to check that. The drainage ditch is empty during dry weather conditions, but fills during snow melt and rain events. The field tile exits to the elevation of the bottom of the ditch and backfills the pond when the ditch fills. The "check valve" would need to open under low (less than 1') head differential. Thanks, for any suggestions! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Rusty]

Re: \"Check valve\" for pond overflow

Found a source. I will contact them about my application.

Agri Drain Valves

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[midlf]

Re: \"Check valve\" for pond overflow

Try an inner tube and a hose clamp. Inner tube would flatten on attempted back flow. You might need some cross bars on the pipe to prevent the tube from reversing. Just a thought, haven't tried it myself, 100% of what you paid for this advise refunded if it doesn't work.

 

[PineRidge]

Re: \"Check valve\" for pond overflow

Once you make your 1st purchase from Agri Drain from that point forward you'll get their catalogs on a regular basis. They are very quick to ship and carry quality products for pond management.

 

[Rusty]

Re: \"Check valve\" for pond overflow

midlf & PineRidge: Thanks for the responses! I ordered two Agri Drain FG06 6" Hinged Flap Gates today. One is for the pond and one is for another drain that I have to the same shallow ditch. The Customer Service Representative confirmed the application for me. Thanks, again! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif Rusty