Best Float Valves
Float valves use a rod and float ball attached to a valve shutoff lever to control flow in or out of a tank. The float ball rises or falls with the level of liquid in the tank, changing the angle of the valve shutoff lever. Float valves are used to automatically regulate the level of liquid within tanks in a variety of applications, such as fountains, livestock water tanks, cooling towers, and chemical manufacturing plants.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I drilled a hole in a 55 gallon barrel and connected a garden hose."
"The line I had connected dryed and broke off inside the valve and I could not fix it."
"I was replacing a toilet type fill valve for a pond auto-fill ."
"I bought this to replace my leaking automatic goat watering float valve."
"So I put a cap on the outlet hole to slow down the water going out enough for the in-flow to catch up and, after a little fiddling and adjusting, it's working great."
"Got this to keep a 5 gallon bucket full of water for my chickens."
"I wanted to also make it self filling so that I didn't have to worry about adding water and having an overflow hole, so I put in this valve, added a hose bib adapter and connected it to a faucet timer (just in case I had some blow out, I didn't want to just leave it turned on all the time)."
"The float plugs a toothpick sized hole with some sort of soft rubber."
Standard Bob float valve assemblies consist of valve, brass stem, and float ball for positive water level control. Applicable for precision liquid level control, aggressive water applications, increased resistance to corrosion and chemicals, de-ionized, ultra pure, and reverse osmosis water, boiler feed water systems, kitchen steam tables, cooling towers, evaporative coolers, livestock waterier, car wash, high pressure wash, swimming pools, industrial tanks, food service and sanitary applications, many other agricultural and industrial uses.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The only problem was that the connecting rod between the valve and the float was not in the box."
"Just what I ordered."
"Works great!"
Float valves use a rod and float ball attached to a valve shutoff lever to control flow in or out of a tank. The float ball rises or falls with the level of liquid in the tank, changing the angle of the valve shutoff lever. Float valves are used to automatically regulate the level of liquid within tanks in a variety of applications, such as fountains, livestock water tanks, cooling towers, and chemical manufacturing plants.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"However, I alreay had a on/off lever in my water line, so I just opened up that valve a little to allow enough pressure for it to keep it filled, but also low enough so that the float is strong enough to shut off the flow."
"So, I took the adapter portion off, and saw that the compression nut did not seat properly when I originally installed it, and had caught, and was being .. mistreated."
"I bought this to replace the $62.00 float for my Humidaire on furnace humidifier."
"Works great."
"Used this to automate my Keurig water tank refill."
"Keeps the tub perfectly topped up."
"Works well and seems sturdy, shut off completely and let's out a decent amount of water."
"No more flooding my floors when trying to do a water change for my fish haha, the connector on the back isnt a quick disconnect which is a con for some but it doesnt leak so its good for me as I never need to remove it."
Best Valves
Color: N/A. 1-1/2 slip x slip unions.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I installed this with a zoeller sump pump after ours died during a tropical storm and the basement flooded."
"Replaced a big box store check valve."
"The previous installation was done with the check valve component glued to the PVC pipe."
"I like the ones with rubber sleeves since they make breaking connections in the system easy when service is required."
"A necessity for sump pumps as you don't want water you just pumped out flowing back into your basement."
"Unlike most reviewers of this product, I'm using them for an above ground swimming pool."
"Easy to install, and quiet."
"I installed this valve and it's working well."
Best Filter Valves
Originally designed and manufactured for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), this humidifier solenoid valve is now available as a replacement solenoid valve for in-home and commercial humidifiers. Fits Aprilaire Models: 110, 112, 220, 224, 350, 360, 440, 550, 550A, 550-A, 558, 560, 560A, 560-A, 568, 600, 700, 760, 760A, 760-A, and 768.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The direction of the water flow is clearly marked by an arrow on the valve."
"Just plan on spending some time at the local hardware or DIY home shop to get fittings and hose to make it work."
"This an easy fix and very easy to install."
"fit and worked as expected."
"Exactly what I needed."
"Exact replacement for my furnace humidifier."
"This humidifier solenoid did the job."
"This was exactly the part I needed and it fixed my broken humidifier!"
Best Gate Valves
Unrestricted flow, simple push/pull operation, ideal for quick shut-off. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"my system is now 100%.. best price i found anywhere.."
"They were install in my homes waste water system to divert grey water."
"Worked very well and easy to install."
"The 3 inch ABS valves."
"works perfect and was easy to install."
"smooth operation and solid."
"I inspected the leaky Valterra valve and discovered that during assembly (made in Mexico) the O ring seal had been crimped and deformed which caused the leak."
Best Globe Valves
Globe valves control flow rates in a piping system by the lift of a vertical stem and disk, which must be turned to open and close the valve. The stem on globe valves can be either rising (moves up as the valve opens) to indicate if the flow is on or off, or non-rising (stem height remains constant when the valve is either open or closed) for use in small spaces. Brass stem and disc for higher corrosion resistance than steel.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's a good valve and well constructed."
"Making a custom "rustic" shower centerset for the "outhouse" bathroom in my basement pub."
"most folks never heard of a globe valve."
"Right price, on-time delivery, exactly as described, and a very good stem packing."
Best Plug Valves
Recessed construction eliminates line kinks. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The mounting tabs need to go behind the drywall, and there is no provision for installing in old work other than cutting a larger-than-needed hole and then patching."
"Photo makes it appear that valve is attached to box, but it is not."
"Be carefull to get the valve sealed properly and always pressure test your system."
"Great product But not good for remodels only new construction."
"Cheaply made with no real way to attach the valve to the plastic housing."
"Valve doesn't even tighten to box , should have made one myself."
Best Ball Valves
Ball valves can be referred to as full port or reduced port (also known as regular or standard port) depending on the inner diameter or the valve. A ball valve is full port if the hole of the ball is the same size as the inner diameter of the connecting pipeline (resulting in lower friction) and termed reduced port if the hole of the valve is one pipe size smaller than the pipe, resulting in less flow through the valve than through the shaft of the pipe.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I used 3 of these to control the output from a large air compressor to 3 areas in my workshop."
"This brass mini ball valve, a 4" schedule 80 threaded brass pipe and a couple 1/4" brass elbows and I was able to replace the useless screw-type drain valve on my 27-gallon upright air compressor."
"I bought this to help make filling 1lb propane cylinders from a 20lb propane cylinder easier for me."
"Purchased 2, one for each compressor and quality is the same."
"I needed these and they are hard to find at the local hardware."
"For fast shut off, these valves are tops."
"I did notice the brass expand slightly when I tightened down one end, probably far too much with a long spanner and a vice."
"As advertised and I would buy this again."
Best Check Valves
Color: N/A. 1-1/2 slip x slip unions.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I installed this with a zoeller sump pump after ours died during a tropical storm and the basement flooded."
"Replaced a big box store check valve."
"The previous installation was done with the check valve component glued to the PVC pipe."
"I like the ones with rubber sleeves since they make breaking connections in the system easy when service is required."
"A necessity for sump pumps as you don't want water you just pumped out flowing back into your basement."
"Unlike most reviewers of this product, I'm using them for an above ground swimming pool."
"Easy to install, and quiet."
"I installed this valve and it's working well."
Best Pinch Valves
Best Relief Valves
Maximum Working Pressure: 300psi (21 bar), Adjustable Reduced Pressure Range: 25 to 75psi (172 to 517 kPa), Standard Pressure Setting: 50psi (344kPa). Maximum working pressure: 300 psi (21 bar), adjustable reduced pressure range: 25 to 75 psi (172 to 517 kPa), standard pressure setting: 50 psi (344 kPa).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"If your municipally-supplied water is over 100 psi, you need to reduce that pressure or your appliances will fail prematurely, your water heater is most especially vulnerable."
"Water company pump up the water pressure to get the water to us in utility lines. The pressure of all the water lines including my hot water lines drop to 50psi instantly."
"Purchased this unit as a replacement for my older one that was leaking and causing differentiation in water pressure."
"INSTALLED ON MY WELL PUMP TO CONTROL WATER HAMMER FROM THE W/A HEAT PUMP UNIT."
"Installed this last night."
"Some screws were not tight on the top spring cage."
"I just tossed the extra fittings that came with the valve and reused the compression fittings on the pipe already."
"Looks exactly as my old regulator, which lasted over 30 years plus."
Best Control Valves
Complete constant pressure pump control kit designed for up to 25 gpm systems.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We moved into a new house that has a radon water system from R.E. Pressure at the pump is 90-100psi, CSV1A is set to 55psi, and everything works the way it should."
"We purchased this item because the bladder on our old well was damaged."
"The well tank was bad and the pump cycled every 10 seconds."
"Great item."
"The valve works great."
"So far really good ...will add additional comments in the future!"
"easy to install and so far works great."
"After water usage the pump continues to pump until a pressure of 65 PSI is obtained."
Best Toggle Valves
Description Technical Specification. 1.Nominal pressure: 2.5Mpa(400psi). 2.Working temperature: t≤120℃. 3.Preesure test conform to ISO520. 4.Parallel pipe thread conform to ISO228. Working temperature: t≤120℃,Anti-rust Anti-fouling properties.Can be used as shut-off valve,water saver valve,flow control valve,etc.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I watched the black rubber ring jump off the product while unpacking - in my junk yard basement - that was the last time I saw it."
"Clean threads, stiff control lever which to me means will not back off under flow pressure."
"This valve gives me a handy positive shut off on my outdoor shower."
"I use it to shut off shower water at the shower head as my faucet washers tend to leak from time to time and hard to get replacement washers for this 60 year old mixer."
"works perfect."
"Perfect solution."
"I love this flow control valve."
Best Needle Valves
Carded brass needle valve. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought a Masterbuilt smoker from Home Depot, and found that I had trouble controlling the temperature, especially at lower temperatures."
"valve worked great but was about 2x the price i later found on line."
"Makes it easy to regulate my smoker."
"received on time and same than description."
"Works much better than the one that came with my cooker."
"Just what I needed to reduce the gas flow to my gas smoker."
"Allows me to control the flame on my smoker's burner to maintain constant temps of 225-250 without any issues."
Best Solenoid Valves
Originally designed and manufactured for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), this humidifier solenoid valve is now available as a replacement solenoid valve for in-home and commercial humidifiers. Fits Aprilaire Models: 110, 112, 220, 224, 350, 360, 440, 550, 550A, 550-A, 558, 560, 560A, 560-A, 568, 600, 700, 760, 760A, 760-A, and 768.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Just plan on spending some time at the local hardware or DIY home shop to get fittings and hose to make it work."
"This an easy fix and very easy to install."
"fit and worked as expected."
"Exactly what I needed."
"Exact replacement for my furnace humidifier."
"This humidifier solenoid did the job."
"This was exactly the part I needed and it fixed my broken humidifier!"
Best Diaphragm Valves
Hot Water and Steam valves are built with rugged materials to stand up to the harsh media and the environmental conditions of water/steam applications.
Find Best Price at AmazonBest Butterfly Valves
The lever handle rotates the disc in the valve seat to fully open, regulate, or stop flow through the valve. Butterfly valves are used to regulate flow between pipes, tubes, and hoses by rotating a lens-shaped disc in the center of the valve and are suited for high-capacity, low-pressure applications. When the valve is fully opened, the disc face is parallel to the inlet and outlet of the valve, and when the valve is closed, the disc face is perpendicular to the opening of the valve. Wafer-style design for a seal against two-way pressure to prevent backflow in single-direction systems.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It arrived in 3 days and was just like the picture."
"Don't know how well they will stand up long term but they are the best value I have seen or found."
"A really good valve for the price."
"we got this valve for a temp."
Best Hydraulic Directional Control Valves
Economical monoblock construction of high tensile strength gray cast iron.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this control valve to replace the original Gresen valve on my Farmhand F-11 loader and it will serve very well."
"Replaces and old and tired valve for a kubota b6000 with loader."
"Perfect for my husbands sawmill."
"Works Great!"
"Just like the more expensive Crown valves."
"good, replaced leaky valve on loader, like the float part."
"Works great, the price is even better."
"Nice valve."
Best Industrial Pressure Regulators
"LEAD FREE" Maximizes water flow - protects RV plumbing. Adjust pressure, ONLY with all water turned off inside the RV.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I have plenty of water pressure to compensate for the pressure drop (100lbs+) And I have a large diameter hose feeding the trailer, I guess I could be getting some restriction from the fresh water hookup on the trailer but when one of the other pressure reducers (calibrated hole type) fails they always seem to fail in such a way that I get way more pressure and volume so its like they aren't even there."
"I purchased this for my pop up camper because water pressure at different campgrounds can vary and my pop up camper has smaller waterlines."
"Never froze or hooked up to extreme pressure."
"Had to install this in my apartment for my RO water filter because the pressure here is too high (100PSI) and my filter system blew up causing a flood."
"I added this pressure regulator to my RV and it is morning as expected."
"The regulators work good but they don.t last.They quit working or they start leaking."
"Many folks have the cheap no gauge wallie world versions and complained about lack of flow."
"I wasted $10 on just the cheap pressure regulator Walmart sells."