Description
Same Rain Bird DV-series workhorse you trust on threaded jobs — only this one solvent-welds directly into a 1 in. PVC main without an extra threaded adapter or a roll of Teflon tape. The 100DVSS gives you the same Buna-N diaphragm, the same 24 VAC solenoid, the same 90-mesh self-cleaning filter as the threaded 100DV, but the inlet and outlet are 1 in. Schedule 40 PVC slip sockets — glue the valve straight into the trench and move on. Fewer fittings means fewer leak points and a tighter manifold spacing.
Why Installers Pick the SS
- Slip x Slip (solvent-weld) 1 in. PVC sockets — no NPT thread sealant, no overtorque cracks
- Glues directly onto Schedule 40 PVC mains — fewer adapters in the valve box
- Universal compatibility — works with any 24 VAC residential or commercial sprinkler timer
- Self-cleaning 90 mesh (200 micron) inlet filter — cuts callbacks from grit-fouled diaphragms
- Buna-N diaphragm with reinforcement — resilient to chlorinated municipal water and minor sand load
- Internal and external manual bleed — flush the line during install, or trigger the zone without running back to the controller
- Captive plunger and spring — no parts to drop in the trench during a service call
- Latching solenoid compatible — swap in a Rain Bird latching solenoid to run on a battery-powered DC controller (TBOS-II, WPX, ESP-LXIVM)
- Operates down to low-flow Xerigation rates with an upstream Rain Bird RBY filter
SS vs. NPT — Which One?
- 100DVSS (this product) — 1 in. PVC slip sockets, glued connections, ideal when the supply line is already PVC and you want the cleanest manifold layout possible
- 100DV — 1 in. NPT female threads, ideal when you’re tying into galvanized, brass, or threaded poly assemblies, or when you may want to remove the valve later for service
Where It Shines
- New PVC-mainline residential installs where every fitting matters
- Replacement on existing PVC manifolds — cut, glue, done
- Tight valve-box installs where threaded-to-slip adapters won’t fit
- Jurisdictions requiring an upstream PVB or DCVA — the DV handles the zone shut-off, the backflow device handles cross-connection protection
Specifications
- Model: 100DVSS
- Valve size: 1 in.
- Inlet / outlet: 1 in. PVC Schedule 40 slip socket (both sides)
- Body material: Glass-filled nylon plastic
- Diaphragm: Buna-N
- Solenoid: 24 VAC (latching DC solenoid optional)
- Flow range: 0.2 to 40 gpm
- Operating pressure: 15 to 150 psi
- Maximum water temperature: 110°F (43°C)
- Maximum ambient temperature: 150°F (66°C)
- Filter: Self-cleaning 90 mesh (200 micron) inlet screen
- Bleed: Internal and external manual
- Mounting orientation: Any (inline, horizontal recommended on long runs)
- Backflow protection: NONE — install an upstream PVB or DCVA where code requires
- Approximate weight: 1 lb (0.45 kg)
- Warranty: Rain Bird trade warranty
Install Notes
- Use Schedule 40 PVC primer and standard wet/dry medium-set PVC cement on both sockets
- Allow the recommended cure time before pressurizing — 30 minutes for cold-weather cure, faster in heat
- Mount with the flow-direction arrow pointed downstream
- For low-flow drip / Xerigation zones, add an RBY-100MX (1 in. wye filter) upstream to prevent diaphragm seat fouling at low velocities
- If the zone is on a battery controller (TBOS-II, WPX, ESP-LXIVM), order Rain Bird latching solenoid p/n DV-LATCH separately
- Verify the controller is powered off before splicing the solenoid leads — a hot DC pulse can latch the wrong state
Stop by Garoppo’s to pick one up, or schedule local delivery within our service area.