Plasson quick coupling valve

Soon after the development of the Plasson compression fittings in the early 1970’s, Plasson engineers developed the first plastic turf valve which became known as the Plasson Quick Coupling Valve. The Plasson QCV has become very popular as a ground-level fixed valve since it presents no unsightly or dangerous obstructions and stays damage free.

During the early 1970s, the use of poly pipe was still in its infancy. Plasson had developed their world-famous compression fitting only a few years earlier and the Engineers at Plasson were keen to develop a product to complement the fittings. One of the engineers at that time was Achiezer Israeli who remembers the development of the Quick Coupling Valve or QCV incorporated several bold design concepts implemented by Moshe Lishinski. Moshe Lishinski was the chief designer of Plasson products during this developmental era. Moshe Lishinski cleverly utilised the special characteristics of the poly material to develop the components of the QCV. Some of the bold design concepts he implemented include: • The split nut that retains the upper part to enable assembly without the need for a locking nut O-ring.

This innovation simplified the manufacturing and assembly process and led the way for a similar design in other products. • The integral plastic spring-loaded latch that retains the riser. Being made of the same plastic material, it is resistant to corrosion and dirt. This simple design also saves on parts. • The Quick Coupling Valve spool is retained just by the thick O-ring. This reduces the number of parts required and the thick O-ring provides good sealing, even if some dirt or scratches exist.

The Plasson QCV has become very popular as a groundlevel fixed valve since it presents no unsightly or dangerous obstructions and stays damage-free. The QCV is ideal for:

• Livestock watering systems • Sprinkler irrigation systems • Landscape irrigation • Treated effluent disposal The QCV has a single-action snap-in key that opens the valve for water flow into the hose or sprinkler. This is a timesaving and money-saving valve that is highly durable and reliable. To shut off the valve, there is an easy release of the key which automatically stops the water flow. The Plasson QCV is easily recognized with its yellow cap which is highly visible at ground level. More recently, the introduction of Lilac coloured caps for the QCV has allowed this unique valve to be used in recycled water and treated effluent systems. More recently, the introduction of Lilac coloured caps for the QCV has allowed this unique valve to be used in recycled water and treated effluent systems. Poly installations for recycled water are covered by Australian Standard AS 3500.1:2018 which requires the system to be kept entirely separate from the potable water supply. The piping is to be colour-coded and labelled to identify it as non-potable. The water from these sources can be used for: • Grey-water systems • Flush systems • Irrigation • Cleaning and laundry Plasson compression fittings can also be supplied with Lilac components for this application. The QCV - Plasson Quick Coupling Valves are available from AIRR outlets throughout Australia. Call us on 1300 752 776 and let’s connect!