The forged brass valve body has a full
port 7/16" drain orifice. This large orifice virtually eliminates
clogging by rust, scale, or other air system debris and can
discharge more than two gallons of condensate per drain opening at
100 psig. It is recommended the use of a strainer in front of any
diaphragm valve. The valve does have a large orifice, but the
diaphragm needs to be protected.
Product Dimensions

Diaphragm
This is a diaphragm and its function
is to lift up to expose a large orifice. If the bleed orifice in
the diaphragm clogs then the diaphragm will not lift up, the valve
is deemed blocked, and stays closed.
