{"product_id":"marina-air-control-valves","title":"Marina Air Control Valves","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.acv{font-size:0.98em;line-height:1.5;}\n.acv h3{margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;}\n.acv-cross{margin:0 0 14px;}\n.acv ul{margin:6px 0;padding-left:20px;}\n.acv li{margin:4px 0;}\ntable.acv-cmp{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;}\ntable.acv-cmp th,table.acv-cmp td{border:1px solid #ddd;padding:7px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;}\ntable.acv-cmp thead th{background:#666;color:#fff;}\ntable.acv-cmp th[scope=\"row\"]{background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600;}\n.acv-faq summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;}\n.acv-faq p{margin:8px 0 12px;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acv\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMarina Air Control Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact gang valve that splits a single air pump outlet into two or three separately adjustable air lines. Each outlet has its own metal control screw, so you can fine-tune or shut off the airflow to every device on its own. It is the easy way to run several air stones, sponge filters, or bubble ornaments from one pump and balance the bubbles exactly how you want. Safe for freshwater and saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"acv-cross\"\u003eYou will need an air source to feed it. Pair the valve with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/marina-air-pumps\"\u003eMarina air pump\u003c\/a\u003e, run \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-at4par-premium-clear-airline-tubing-13ft\"\u003eairline tubing\u003c\/a\u003e to your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/marina-long-air-stones\"\u003eair stones\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/air-pumps-accessories\"\u003eair pumps and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e at Squeaky's Aquatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Control Valve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent flow control.\u003c\/strong\u003e A metal dial on each outlet lets you tune, throttle, or fully close that line without touching the others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne pump, many devices.\u003c\/strong\u003e Split a single pump outlet to run two or three air stones, sponge filters, or ornaments at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance the bubbles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even out airflow so a nearby stone does not steal all the air from a longer or higher line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to install.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits standard airline tubing inline between the pump and your devices, with a bracket to mount it near the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh or salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inert plastic and metal, safe for freshwater and saltwater setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"acv-cmp\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eOutlets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e2-Way\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 adjustable outlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunning and balancing two air lines from one pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e3-Way\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 adjustable outlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeeding three air devices, or leaving one line spare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut your airline and fit the valve inline between the air pump and your air stones or filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect one length of tubing to each outlet, then run each to its device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn each control screw to set the airflow for that line, from full open to fully closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the pump sits below the water line, add a check valve on each line so water cannot siphon back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acv-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does this valve do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt takes one air line from your pump and splits it into two or three outlets, each with its own dial. You can send air to several devices at once and set the flow to each one separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acv-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I adjust each outlet on its own?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Every outlet has its own metal control screw, so you can throttle or completely shut off one line while the others keep running.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acv-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need an air pump?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The valve only splits and regulates air, it does not produce it. Connect it to an air pump such as the Marina air pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acv-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e2-Way or 3-Way?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the 2-Way to run two air lines from one pump, or the 3-Way to run three, or two plus a spare line you can open later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acv-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it safe for saltwater?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is made from inert plastic and metal and is safe for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marina","offers":[{"title":"2 Way","offer_id":48910885814491,"sku":"A1178","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Way","offer_id":48910885847259,"sku":"A1179","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_d66c01ef-9003-4e00-b003-a766d2dcf127.png?v=1782482240","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/marina-air-control-valves","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}