Kerick Valve PS75SS PVC Float Valve, Standard Mount, 37 gpm at 60 psi, 3/4" NPT Male
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The threads are pipe thread, so you'll need a hose to pipe thread adaptor, which can be found at any hardware store.
It will, in fact. Unless the pressure of the incoming water is excessive, it makes no difference.
The valve functions in the same way that an old-fashioned toilet valve would: As the ball cock rises above the water's surface, the water is slowly turned off. It doesn't actually "click" off; instead, the water is slowly "pinched" or "squeezed" away.
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I bought three of these valves for livestock waterers, thought they would be great, installed two, and kept one for a spare on day two one of the valves would not shut off completely, overflowing the trough(cows don't like to ice skate but now they have to get a drink) Replaced it with the spare, day two will not seal Water is from a well, no foreign objects in the seat, float is not waterlogged, water pressure is not too high(? ) Despite the fact that valve 1 continues to function (same rod length, same float), both valves appear to be stuck. They will seal if I jiggle the float rod, but I have to go to work, so I can't jiggle it every time a cow drinks. According to my extensive shopping and search for a working valve, this is not the only valve that sucks; it appears to be widespread. Even so, I'm going to give it two stars because one of them actually works.
I bought this to replace an older item of the same model that couldn't seem to seal properly. The problem was not resolved as a result of this. br>br>For my well, I use an aerator. When the aerator is full, it uses this valve to shut off the flow of water from the well pump. Unfortunately, it does not appear to allow enough water in to cause sufficient pressure to seal the valve, at least in this application. The ballcock rises high enough to turn off the main spray, but the valve continues to leak water until the pumps' pressure tank is refilled, and the process begins again due to the increased line pressure.
A new one was purchased to replace one that had been in use for more than 22 years. I prefer to replace the entire unit rather than just the seal because there isn't much of a cost difference. I'm not going to buy anything else.
I'm extremely happy.
It's ideal for a pond in the backyard. The construction is quite robust. To get the valve to close tightly, you'll need a large floater (at least 4 inches if the float is submerged, 5 inches if half submerged, and 6 inches if quarter submerged). The rod (1/4 inch) is not included.
I've already had to replace my float assembly twice. I've found that Florida-made plastic works best and seals well.
The images of the products are deceptive. Because there isn't a float or a lever, you'll only pay $15 for the valve.
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