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VALVE HEADLO

Based on Valve Material and Valve Size, These Charts Indicate


CV and Maximum Recommended Flow Rate (in GPM)

Iron and Bronze


Size CV Maximum Flow*
3/4" 17 27
1" 26 44
1.5" 75 110
2" 110 176
2.5" 110 176
323" 110 176
3" 200 396
4" 260 440
6" 700 1540
868" 780 1540
8" 930 2112
10" 1460 4268
12" 2220 6160
* Recommended (in GPM)

Instructions for Calculating Valve Headloss


1. Choose the Applicable Valve Material Chart
2. Choose a Valve Size - Click on the Cell Under Size and Choose
3. Type in the Desired Flow in the Flow (GPM) Column
4. The Headloss Result Based on These Parameters Will Appear i

Iron and Bronze


Size Flow (GPM) Headloss
4" 400 2.4
Note: Flow is too high for this valve size !
VALVE HEADLOSS CALCULATION

These Charts Indicate the


Rate (in GPM)

Nylon PVC
Size CV Maximum Flow* Size
3/4" 18 27 3"
1" 18 44 4"
1.5" 66 110 6"
2" 83 176 * Recommended (in GPM)
2.5" 83 176
323" 106 176
* Recommended (in GPM)

Under Size and Choose the Appropriate Size From the Drop Down Menu
PM) Column
arameters Will Appear in the Headloss Column

Nylon PVC
Size Flow (GPM) Headloss Size
2.5" 100 1.5 3"
Note: Flow is too high for this valve size ! Note: Flow is too high for this valve
PVC
CV Maximum Flow*
175 396
250 440
554 1540
ecommended (in GPM)

PVC
Flow (GPM) Headloss
200 1.3
ote: Flow is too high for this valve size !

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