False Spindle Caps
False Valve Tops for Underground Hydrant Valves
Manufactured in a range of sizes to fit underground hydrants BS 5163 taper.
Designed to fit the original hydrant valve top and secured into position using the pinch bolt.
The fitting of these false tops allows the valve to be operated using a standard valve key.
Other sizes are also available to fit valves with Euro and Jumbo size spindles.
To assist you in making your choice; the three valve key sizes are listed below:
Standard valve keys have a square of approx. 35mm
Euro valve keys have a square of approx. 42mm
Jumbo valve keys have a square of approx. 48mm
To ensure complete compatibility with a wide range of underground hydrant valves we can supply false valve tops in many different sizes as listed below.
Name Socket
Size
Taper False Valve
Top
½" (13mm)
15-13mm False Valve
Top
¾" (19mm)
20-15mm False Valve
Top
1" (25mm)
28-22mm False Valve
Top
1⅛" (28mm)
30-26mm False Valve
Top
1¼" (31mm)
32-28mm False Valve
Top
1½" (37mm)
42mm Euro
- 35mm
Standard
Male Top
42mm 48mm
Jumbo
- 35mm
Standard
Male Top
48mm 55mm
Jumbo
Jumbo
- 35mm
Standard
Male Top
55mm