{"product_id":"oase-biosmart-5000-10000-biotec-51-101-drain-valve","title":"Oase Biosmart 5000-10000, Biotec 5.1-10.1, Drain Valve","description":"\u003ch2\u003eControlled Drain Valve for Filter Cleaning and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oase \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oase-biosmart-5000-biotec-5-1-gravity-flow-filter\"\u003eBioSmart 5000\u003c\/a\u003e–10000 \/ Biotec 5.1–10.1 drain valve lets you flush dirty water from the filter chamber during routine cleaning without disconnecting any plumbing. Opening the valve directs sludge-laden water to waste while the pump continues to run, speeding up the cleaning cycle and reducing the mess of manual draining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Repeated Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve body is engineered from chemical-resistant polymer that withstands years of exposure to pond water and biological waste. The quarter-turn mechanism opens and closes positively, preventing accidental leaks between cleaning sessions. Replace the valve if it no longer shuts off completely or if the handle becomes stiff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/oase-biosmart-5000-biotec-5-1-gravity-flow-filter\"\u003eBioSmart 5000\u003c\/a\u003e, 7000, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oase-biosmart-10000-biotec-10-1-gravity-flow-filter\"\u003e10000\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oase-biosmart-5000-biotec-5-1-gravity-flow-filter\"\u003eBiotec 5.1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oase-biosmart-10000-biotec-10-1-gravity-flow-filter\"\u003e10.1\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuarter-turn open\/close\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChemical-resistant polymer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShut off the pump and allow the filter to settle. Unscrew the old valve from the filter base, clean the threads, and hand-tighten the new valve with fresh thread-seal tape. Restart the pump and verify zero leakage at the valve body before walking away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for pond keepers who clean their BioSmart or Biotec filter on a regular schedule throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52698561872191,"sku":"OASP-35085","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8260\/9215\/files\/oase-replacement-parts-default-title-oase-biosmart-5000-10000-biotec-5-1-10-1-drain-valve-43287411228991.webp?v=1776379886","url":"https:\/\/pondsonline.ca\/products\/oase-biosmart-5000-10000-biotec-51-101-drain-valve","provider":"Ponds Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}