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Bronze foot valve with stainless steel strainer, 1 1/2 inch FNPT connections

Simmons

Simmons 456SB Foot Valve 1 1/2 in FNPT Bronze

SKU CH-ZSYB-BGMJB

A bronze foot valve with stainless-steel strainer for 1 1/2 in FNPT connections, rated to 400 psi water and steam pressure and 190 °F maximum temperature

  • Size1 1/2 in
  • Product colorTransparent
  • Product typePipes, Valves & Fittings
  • Bronze body resists corrosion for long service life
  • Stainless steel strainer blocks debris from entering pump
  • Handles 400 psi water pressure for demanding systems
  • Operates up to 190 °F in hot water applications
  • Low 1.0 psi cracking pressure opens with minimal flow

Simmons 456SB Foot Valve

This Simmons 456SB foot valve is a bronze inline check valve designed for pump priming and flow retention in water and steam systems. It suits installers and maintenance teams who need reliable back-flow prevention on 1 1/2 inch FNPT piping.

Bronze body with stainless strainer

The valve body and seat are bronze, while the strainer screen is stainless steel, giving corrosion resistance for long service in horizontal or vertical mounting. FNPT x FNPT threads allow direct connection to standard pipe without extra adapters.

Replaces worn or missing foot valves

It upgrades installations where a failed check valve lets prime bleed off or debris enters the pump. The jump is worth it when cracking pressure of 1.0 psi and 400 psi water or steam ratings match the system design.

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Price $51.99
Pricier than about 57% of the 1,499 comparable items (median $39.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSIMMONS
Product colorTransparent
Product typePipes, Valves & Fittings
Size & build
Size1 1/2 in

Questions about this item

What does the 1 1/2 in FNPT connection mean for flow capacity?

The 1 1/2 inch FNPT threads match standard pipe of that size, so the valve’s internal passage is sized for that nominal bore.

What clearance is needed to fit the 2-5/16 in body length?

The valve body measures 2-5/16 inches long; allow at least that much straight run plus room for the FNPT fittings on each end.

How is the spring-loaded foot valve installed, and what orientation mistake should I avoid?

Thread the FNPT ends into the suction line; the valve works horizontally or vertically, but the spring must face the flow direction so the disc can open fully.

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