Float Valves For Irrigation and Livestock


These are the best quality, best priced, solid brass valves and float balls that we have found. With dozens of possible applications such as use in storage tanks, watering troughs, greenhouse watering and tank-fed gardening, as well as maintaining pond water levels - we have sold these to manufacturers and homeowners alike. PlumbingSupply.com® is your source for quality and value.

Storage Tank Float/Fill Valve


These amazing water valves feature:
  • No lever arm
  • No exterior moving parts
  • No float ball
  • Installs in minutes
  • High volume
  • Anti-siphon, when water outlet of the valve is at least 1" above the overflow level of the trough, pond, tank, etc..
  • Rust-proof
  • Can be used in aquariums, fountains, holding tanks, ponds, irrigation systems, swimming pools, landscaping, and many other applications
  • These universal valves can handle water up to 175°F
  • Looking for repair parts? Find parts here.

The Hudson Valve, with its innovative design, will solve your fresh water control problems once and for all. This compact, virtually indestructible valve is well adapted to a wide variety of applications, from personal home use to large-scale industrial use. This valve is ideal for any application where it is necessary to control the level of fresh water. The valve's unique design has caught the attention of people in every type of industry where water control is necessary. The patented design of the valve uses water pressure as the primary force to close the valve, as opposed to a lever arm and float ball. The compact, self-contained design greatly enhances the valve's reliability. The valve body is made of durable glass-filled nylon. Internal parts are of ABS plastic, silicone, and stainless steel. When properly installed, the valve will meet anti-siphon requirements.


Description Price & Quantity
1/4" Automatic Float/Fill Valve - High Temp - 175°F maximum fluid temperature
- Operating pressure: 4-80 psi with a minimum 8 gpm flow rate
$45.44
1/2" Automatic Universal Float/Fill Valve - High Temp - 175°F maximum fluid temperature
view dimensions - view flow rate chart
- Operating pressure: 4-100 psi with a minimum 8 gpm flow rate
$34.19
1" Automatic Universal Float/Fill Valve - High Temp - 175°F maximum fluid temperature
- view dimensions - view flow rate chart
- Operating pressure: 4-100 psi with a minimum 8 gpm flow rate
$33.53
1/4" Valve Mounting Bracket BB03-QTR - view attached to float valve - installation instructions $12.06
1/2" Valve Mounting Bracket BB03-S $23.45
1" Valve Mounting Bracket BB03 $22.34

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Float Valves with Float Ball For Water Coolers

These are commonly used in evaporative water coolers.

Description Price & Quantity
1/4" O. D. compression deluxe float valve with float ball $11.60
3/8" O. D. compression heavy duty float valve with float ball $11.05

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to soft copper tubing - to water cooler hose bibb


male inlet float valve Note: Actual product may differ slightly from image
Model Inlet Size Rod Size Needed Price & Quantity
#FL802 3/8" 1/4"- 20 $12.01
#FL803 1/2" 1/4"- 20 $16.37
#FL804 3/4" 1/4"- 20 $31.57

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female inlet float valve Note: Actual product may differ slightly from image
Model Inlet Size Rod Size Needed Price & Quantity
#FL805 1" 5/16"-18 $48.25
#FL807 1 1/2" 3/8"-16 $66.12
#FL808 2" 3/8"-16 $69.71

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Float Valve Statistics

Item # Size Float Rate
(GPM)
Working Temp
Min Max
FL803 1/2" 4.75 14° F 212° F
FL804 3/4" 7.90 14° F 212° F
FL805 1" 15.85 14° F 212° F
FL807 1-1/2" 31.70 14° F 212° F
FL808 2" 31.70 14° F 212° F


Float Balls

plastic float ball
large plastic float balls

Plastic Float Balls

Model Diameter Rod Size Needed Price & Quantity
#FL861 4" x 5" 1/4"-20 $3.70
#FL862 6" 1/4"-20 $15.85
#FL863 6" 5/16"-18 $24.96
#FL864-2 8" 5/16"-18 $31.13
#FL864 8" 3/8"-16 $31.35

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copper float ball

Copper Float Balls

Model Diameter Rod Size Needed Price & Quantity
#FLC861 4" x 5" 1/4"-20 $9.78

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float rod

Durable Brass Float Rods

Model Length Thread Size Price & Quantity
#FL902 8" 1/4"-20 $3.10
#FL903 10" 1/4"-20 $2.66
#FL904 12" 1/4"-20 $3.87
#FL905 12" 5/16"-18 $8.26
#FL906 12" 3/8"-16 $16.79

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. "Can these float valves work inside my steam tables?"
A. All of our float valves are designed for cold water except for the high temp model Hudson valve.

Q. "Why is the price on your #FL861 float ball so much lower than the other sizes?"
A. The 4" x 5" FL861 is a basic, standard size toilet tank ball and is produced in much higher quantities than the other sizes. In addition, it is not approved for use in potable water applications, so is not made to conform to those requirements.


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