Marketing InformationSpears® true union utility swing check and spring assisted true union utility spring check valves offer a compact, high performance check valve for landscape and irrigation, pool and spa, aquaculture, OEM 1 and many general-purpose applications. True union design allows for easy in line replacement of maintenance-free sealed units. These valves feature long life EPDM elastomer seats with weighted disc for full flow with minimal restriction and positive shut-off. Spring assisted "Spring Check" model incorporates a positive pressure spring to assist in valve closing without slamming.