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Robert Manufacturing - R400-1/2 R400 Series Bob Red Brass Float Valve, 1/2 Robert Manufacturing - R400-1/2 R400 Series Bob Red Brass Float Valve, 1/2 Robert Manufacturing - R400-1/2 R400 Series Bob Red Brass Float Valve, 1/2

Robert Manufacturing - R400-1/2 R400 Series Bob Red Brass Float Valve, 1/2" NPT Male Inlet x 1/2" NPT Male Outlet, 22 gpm at 85 psi Pressure

Robert Manufacturing - R400-1/2 R400 Series Bob Red Brass Float Valve, 1/2 Robert Manufacturing - R400-1/2 R400 Series Bob Red Brass Float Valve, 1/2 Robert Manufacturing - R400-1/2 R400 Series Bob Red Brass Float Valve, 1/2
$ 22.00

Score By Feature

Based on 91 ratings
Satisfaction
8.80
Giftable
8.88
Delivery
8.49
Packaging
8.76

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Product Description

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Body is made of red brass.
Heavy-duty and high capacity
1/4"-20 thread on the adjusting arm
Buna-N-disc is a standard in the Buna-N-disc community.
CA Prop 65 and the Safe Water Drinking Act are not in compliance.

Questions & Answers

Will this valve work with a water source that has a very low PSI (such as 5-psi)? 10 psi)?

Yes, but the linkage is a bit sloppy because the valve is designed to keep the plunger pushed out and in contact with the linkage arm at all times. I'm using on a maple syrup evaporator with only 8 inches of head pressure (not enough to keep the plunger pushed outward) and I had to shim out all the looseness in the linkage arm contact point. The valve began to function much more effectively after that. Having said that, I'm leaning toward a 5-star rating. It's possible that a pressure of 10 psi will be sufficient to keep the plunger extended.

Is it possible to use this valve on a drain system with a pressure of about - 1 bar (0. 9barabs), is it possible to close when the level is low and then reopen when the level is high?

No, I'm afraid it won't be possible.

I'm curious about the rod's diameter. ?

It has a diameter of 1/4" and screws directly into a standard 8" float ball.

I'm looking for an rmc valve float for my koi pond that I purchased years ago: 1/2" male inlet, free flow outlet, 2 1/4" stem, 6" stem float?

Not sure

Selected User Reviews For Robert Manufacturing - R400-1/2 R400 Series Bob Red Brass Float Valve, 1/2" NPT Male Inlet x 1/2" NPT Male Outlet, 22 gpm at 85 psi Pressure

This is an excellent valve for filling a fountain or pond
5/5

I really like this valve; it's been giving me years of trouble-free service, and I use it to keep the water level in my pond at a consistent level. I simply drilled holes in a pvc cap to connect it to my overflow pipe and use the outlet for a fountain. A water timer on the inlet side ensures that water is supplied three times a day, and if the water level is low, the fountain activates until the pond is filled.

Esperanza Raymond
Esperanza Raymond
| Aug 05, 2021
Valve is made of solid brass and is of excellent quality
5/5

This product was used to replace a damaged stock tank valve, and it has performed admirably for several months. The sold brass construction is of very high quality.

Gracie Coffey
Gracie Coffey
| Mar 29, 2021
The valve is a perfect replacement
4/5

The float valve that was being replaced was the same one that had failed previously. The item arrived quickly and at a reasonable price.

Leif Armstrong
Leif Armstrong
| Jan 10, 2021
As stated in the advertisement
5/5

It's quite effective. Arrived on time, in good condition, and on time.

Maurice Weiss
Maurice Weiss
| Oct 02, 2021
It didn't work out so well
4/5

I didn't completely turn off the water.

Emerson Lehman
Emerson Lehman
| Jun 17, 2021
The seat didn't last long; it worked fine for six months before a chunk of what was supposed to be a brass seat fell out, causing the water trough valve to open for days
3/5

I'm not sure if this is a knockoff or if my water has a lot of TDS and this valve can't handle it. Next, I'm going to use a PVC valve. This appeared to be a long-term solution to me.

Megan Ball
Megan Ball
| May 07, 2021
It was a success
5/5

This item corresponds to the description. It's being used to fill a 500 gallon poly tank with water from a garden hose.

Skyla Gordon
Skyla Gordon
| Aug 07, 2021
It has to be the seats that have started to leak
3/5

It worked for 4 months as a reserve tank on a pressure washer. Strange, it looked exactly like and was made by the same company; I couldn't tell the difference except that the old one had been in use for at least 20 years. The brand new was only good for four months. couldn; If you need a replacement, you can't get in touch with the seller.

Dominick Barnes
Dominick Barnes
| Feb 05, 2021

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