What is a Pressure Relief Valve?
A pressure relief valve (PRV) is a safety device which is designed to divert pressure in the event that a pressurized system of some kind encounters a problem which leads to a dangerous rise in pressure. One classic example of a pressure relief valve is the valve mounted on a hot water heater which “bleeds” if the temperature or water pressure inside becomes too high, preventing a catastrophic failure of the water heater. Pressure relief valves are extremely useful, and required by law for safety reasons in many regions. The idea behind a pressure relief valve is that it provides an outlet for dangerous buildups of pressure. Pressurized gases and liquids can both be regulated with the assistance of a pressure relief valve. In the event that pressure in the system becomes too high, instead of blowing out the entire system, the pressurized liquid or gas will vent from the pressure relief valve, bringing the pressure back down and preventing a serious incident. Pressurized systems are use
A pressure relief valve is a spring-controlled valve that bleeds excess pressure from floors. All air floor AIREcells in AIRE boats besides the Force and Force XL have a pressure relief valve that will vent excess air when the floor is fully inflated. These valves are set to release air when the reach about 2.5 PSI. These valves prevent bladders from becoming over-inflated and bursting. The pressure relief valves are not adjustable. 20. What pump should I purchase for my boat? There are many different pumps that will work with our boats, but the pumps that work best are pumps made for inflatable boats. It really all depends on what size of boat you have. With the smaller kayaks a simple double action hand pump will work perfectly. For the rafts and cats a high volume inflator (LVM) and/or a large diameter hand pump will work best. It’s always a good idea to carry a smaller pump down the river with you whenever possible. 21. How do I determine the correct length of paddle for my inflata
A pressure relief valve will vent excess air when the floor is fully inflated. These valves are set to release air when the reach about 2.5 PSI. These valves prevent the bladder from becoming over-inflated and bursting. What pump should I purchase for my boat? There are many different pumps that will work with our boats. It really all depends on what size of boat you have. With the smaller kayaks a simple double action hand pump will work perfectly. For the rafts and cats a high volume inflator (LVM) and/or a large diameter hand pump will work best. It’s always a good idea to carry a smaller pump down the river with you whenever possible. How do I determine the correct length of oar for my raft or cat? There isn’t really an exact length that people should use for these boats. What it mostly comes down to is the weight of the load and the type of river that a person is on. For the heavier loads on the bigger cats and rafts 10’ oars are the most common. There are also 1’ extenders can al
