Koso Earthquake Valves
These valves are earthquake-sensitive gas shut-off valves.
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Description
Koso earthquake valves are intended to close in the event of an earthquake to prevent gas flow into a structure where earthquake damage may have occurred. This will greatly reduce potential risk of explosion or fire due to loss of gas line integrity or uncontrolled flow of gas after a major earthquake.
In event of a damaging earthquake, where gas lines can break, valve automatically shuts the flow off thus, Protecting your family and property by greatly reducing the potential risk of explosion or fire due to loss of gas line integrity or uncontrolled flow of gas.
Koso Earthquake Valves
- No magnets used to attract debris and interfere with operation.
- No internal or external source of electrical power needed.
- Ball used for actuation NOT! for sealing of flow line.
- Easy Manual reset!
All rubber used in unit is the same as used by gas companies as their regulators. This technology has been used for many years without repercussions.
Listed by UL & Certified by CA State Architect in accordance with ASCE 25-97
Easy manual reset, 0.05 to 60 PSI, and 30 yr warranty makes this the valve of choice for both residential and commercial.
Koso Earthquake Valves manufactured in USA since 1978.
Valve Specifications Click Model For Specification Sheet |
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Size
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Pressures
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Residential |
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3/4″ / 1″ / 1-1/4″
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7 psi
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3/4″ / 1″ / 1-1/4″
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7 psi
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Commercial | |||
1-1/4″ / 1-1/2″
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7 psi
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VT302 / VT303 Vertical Top | 1-1/4″ / 1-1/2″ | 7 psi | |
3/4″ / 1″ | 60 psi | ||
VT310 / VT311 Vertical Top | 3/4″ / 1″ | 60 psi | |
VT312 / VT313 Horizontal
Horizontal |
1-1/4″ / 1-1/2″ | 60 psi | |
312 / 313
Vertical |
1-1/4″ / 1-1/2″ | 60 psi | |
Industrial | |||
314 / 318 / 315 / 316 Horizontal | 2″ / 2-1/2″ / 3″ / 4″ | 60 psi | |
314F / 318F / 315F / 316F
Flanged Horizontal |
2″ / 2-1/2″ / 3″ / 4″ | 60 psi | |
VT314 / VT318 / VT315 / VT316 Vertical Top | 2″ / 2-1/2″ / 3″ / 4″ | 60 psi | |
VT314F / VT318F / VT315F / VT316F Flanged Vertical Top | 2″ / 2-1/2″ / 3″ / 4″ | 60 psi | |
317F
Horizontal |
6″ | 60 psi | |
VT317F
Vertical Top Vertical Bottom |
6″ | 60 psi | |
319F
Horizontal |
8″ | 60 psi | |
VT319F
Vertical Top Vertical Bottom |
8″ | 60 psi | |
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510 | Electrical Switch | — | |
General Information
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