Kerick Valve MA052 PVC Mini Float Valve, Tank Mount, Adjustable Arm, 1.5 gpm at 60 psi, 1/2" NPT Male

Description

This Kerick MA052 float valve is a tank-mount style with an adjustable arm,
and is made of PVC with 18-8 stainless steel hardware. The valve has a 0.093″
orifice and its estimated rate of flow is 1.3 gallons per minute (gpm) at 40
pounds per square inch (psi) and 1.5 gpm at 60 psi. The valve inlet has 1/2″
NPT male extended threads with a sealing washer and jam nut for mounting
through a tank wall, and the valve outlet is free flowing. The valve is made
of National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) approved PVC (polyvinyl chloride), its
replaceable seals are made of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) for durability and
chemical resistance, and its hardware is made of 18-8 stainless steel for
corrosion resistance. The valve has a 1.5″ in diameter and 4″ long
polyethylene float attached to the adjustable shutoff lever arm. This float
valve is suitable for use in a variety of applications, such as fountains and
livestock water tanks.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. When the angle of the valve lever changes sufficiently, the
valve opens or closes. Float valves are rated according to the volume of
liquid that can flow through them at a particular pressure to ensure the tank
can be refilled as quickly as it is emptied. The material that a float valve
is constructed from must be suitable for the liquid in which it operates,
which may be corrosive or at an extreme temperature. 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.Kerick Valve manufactures fluid level control
valves for industrial applications. The company, founded in 1994, is
headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.What’s in the Box?MA052 valvePF154 float
ball

Features:

• Estimated rate of flow up to 1.5 gpm at 60 psi
• PVC for corrosion resistance
• Tank mount with extended threads on inlet side of valve for mounting through tank wall
• Note: MA052 has a 1/2 NPT pipe thread. This is extremely common in the plumbing world. The thread measures about 3/4 of an inch in diameter, this is a common mistake to those who are unfamiliar with pipe threads and plumbing
• 1/2" NPT male threaded inlet and free-flow outlet

Product Details:

• Material: PVC
• Brand: Kerick Valve
• Item Dimensions LxWxH: 7.5 x 2 x 3.3 inches
• Exterior Finish: Stainless Steel
• Inlet Connection Size: .5 Inches
• Inlet Connection Type: National Pipe Tapered
• Outlet Connection Type: MNPT
• Specification Met: NSF
• Valve Type: Float Valve
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 2 x 3.3 inches; 1.6 Ounces
• Item model number ‏ : ‎ MA052
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 9, 2012
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Kerick Valve
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
• Best Sellers Rank: #17,924 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific) #5 in Float Valves
• #5 in Float Valves
• Customer Reviews: 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,761 ratings