{"product_id":"swimming-pool-hydrostatic-valve","title":"Hydrostatic Valve for Swimming Pools","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehydrostatic valve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helps protect a swimming pool against pressure caused by underground water. It is installed in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/swemgat.com\/products\/quality-white-bottom-drain-grid\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Bottom drain and grid\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebottom suction or main drain fitting\u003c\/a\u003e on the pool floor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen groundwater pressure beneath the swimming pool becomes higher than the pressure inside the pool, the valve can open automatically. This allows underground water to enter the pool and helps reduce the risk of the pool shell lifting, cracking or becoming damaged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill the area beneath and around the bottom drain with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclean 13 mm gravel stone to a depth of approximately 20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The gravel creates a drainage area that helps prevent fine sand, soil and debris from reaching or blocking the hydrostatic valve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps relieve groundwater pressure beneath the swimming pool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces the risk of structural damage caused by hydrostatic pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits into a compatible swimming pool bottom suction and grid fitting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for pools in areas with groundwater or drainage problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Pool Products","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7500587237431,"sku":"HV\/01","price":295.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/8212\/1527\/files\/Hydrostatic-valve.jpg?v=1696847301","url":"https:\/\/swemgat.com\/af\/products\/swimming-pool-hydrostatic-valve","provider":"Swemgat","version":"1.0","type":"link"}