What do the terms FIP, MIP, SAE, NPS, and NPT mean?
What is the difference between 3/8"-16 SAE and 3/8"MIP threads?
Why is the 3/8" NPT stem about 5/8" OD?
Why is 1/2" NOM Comp larger that 1/2"?
What is the difference between Straight and Tapered Pipe Threads? |
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| How do I know which stem and float ball is supposed to be used with a particular float valve? |
- To insure reliability, the minimum recommended size stem and float are shipped with all complete standard assemblies for positive liquid level control. Assemblies are listed on the valve model catalog page. You can also check out our Recommended Stem and Float Sizes chart for easier selection or replacement.
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| What do I do if the minimum recommended size of stem and float won't fit my application? |
- For non-standard assemblies, it may be necessary to verify that the assembly works reliably with your application. In this case, the correct answer is that it depends on your application and maximum inlet pressure. For more info, see Float Valve Selection and Installation.
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- Contact Us! Tell us the valve model you are considering, the purchase quantity, the maximum inlet pressure, GPM requirement, and the overall length, width, and depth of the tank area available for the entire assembly.
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| Do you make or sell other kinds of products besides Float Valves? |
- Yes! We manufacture or sell a lot of different plumbing related products.
Check out our Products index to find products on-line! Visit our Catalogs download page for complete product catalogs in printable format.
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| What is the maximum inlet pressure model Float Valve you manufacture? |
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| What is the maximum flow rate model you manufacture? |
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| I need 100 GPM flow rate @ 85 PSI. Which models should I look at? |
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| What is your smallest float valve model? |
- Our Bobby® RM292 is currently our smallest Float Valve.
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| What is your largest float valve model? |
- Our Bob® R605T, R610, and R1380 2" models are our largest Float Valves.
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Will your float valves work for high or low temperature applications?
Will your float valves work with oil? |
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| Do you take Master Charge or Visa? |
- Yes, subject to minimum order requirements.
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| Do you take C.O.D. orders? |
- We can ship Cash On Delivery (C.O.D.) in most cases or we can set up a
commercial account subject to credit approval.
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Do you have a minimum order requirement?
What is your product warranty?
What about custom or special orders? |
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Are longer stem lengths available than listed?
Are custom length stems available? |
- We can provide any length stem to your specifications subject to special
order order requirements. Contact Us! with your specific requirements.
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| What type of plastic do you use to make your plastic floats? |
- All are polypropylene except our PF22B Blow Molded floats are polyethylene.
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| Can I use polypropylene floats with fuel oil? |
- Yes, polypropylene is compatible with fuel oil, gasoline, and kerosene.
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| Do you make seamless float balls? |
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| I need floats with a specific buoyancy rating. Which floats will work? |
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| Will your float valves work if mounted in the Vertical Position? |
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- Contact Us! Check with our customer service department if you have a requirement for
valves that operate in a vertical position.
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Can I buy individual replacement parts?
Are float valve repair kits available? |
- Floats, Stems, Short Arms, and Adaptors are available separately as needed
for your particular application.
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- For maximum reliability of field repairs to the float valve itself, we
provide replacement kits with the recommended wear items that normally
need replacement over time.
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| What does the (-5) or (-3) stand for in the part number? Ie. R400-1/2-5 |
- The R400-1/2 indicates Valve Model R400, Size 1/2". A (-5) suffix
indicates a standard complete assembly including recommended stem and float.
A (-3) suffix indicates a standard complete Bob® Everite Livestock Assembly including float, and our special Bob® Everite Stem and Swivel.
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| Do you have chrome plated float valves? |
- Some of our Bobby® miniature float valves are nickel plated. Contact Us! Check with our customer service department if you need valves with a particular
plating finish.
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