1" Hudson Valve V

Keep your tank full without standing over it. The 1 in Hudson Valve V is a float valve: as the water rises, the float closes the flow, and as the level drops, the valve opens again. The tank fills to the level you set and stops, instead of running over into the mud or wasting water all afternoon.

The valve is self-contained, so the float and the valve work as one unit. It has a 1-inch female thread and works from 4 to 100 psi with water up to 175 degrees F, so it handles a wide range of supply conditions.

Highlights

• Float shuts off the flow when the tank is full
• Self-contained float valve
• 1-inch female thread
• Works from 4 to 100 psi
• Part number V for a quick match

Why a float valve belongs on your tank

A tank with no float valve needs someone watching it. A hose left running overflows the tank, the ground around it turns to mud, and the water is wasted. A float valve takes that job over. It keeps the water at the level you want around the clock, so the livestock always have water and you are not walking out to shut off a hose.

Hot weather makes this matter more. Livestock drink more water when the afternoons are hot, and a tank that refills itself keeps the level steady from morning to night.

Size matters. The 1 in valve matches a 1-inch connection, so measure your supply line before you order. This valve is a good fit for a stock tank, a trough or a water system that needs a reliable shut-off at the top of the tank.

At a glance

How to use it

A float valve is a simple job when you work in order.

1. Shut off the water supply and drain enough of the tank to get at the old valve without a flood.
2. Check that your supply line has a 1-inch male thread to match the valve's 1-inch female thread.
3. Wrap the male threads with thread seal tape, thread the valve on by hand, then snug it with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
4. Mount the valve at the level where you want the water to stop, below the top of the tank, and check that the float body moves freely.
5. Turn the water on, watch the tank fill, and check the connection for drips.

Good to know

• Hudson Valve sells replacement parts for this valve, including a Float Body P07, a Diaphragm P05, a Retainer Ring P03, a Screw P10 and a Mounting Bracket B03.
• Keep a spare valve on the shelf, so a stuck float does not leave the tank dry.

Clean the valve two to six times a year, more often with silty or rusty water, since moss, algae and debris can clog its small holes. Hard water and sediment wear valves out over time, and a screen or filter on the supply line helps keep grit out of the valve.

About Hudson Valve

Hudson Valve is based in Bakersfield, California, and its tagline is 'Water where you want it, since 1975.' The company's site puts the valve, its specifications and its replacement parts in one place, so you can match a part before you order.

Have a spare valve on hand before the next dry afternoon.