Hudson Fill Valve

HUDSON VALVE
This high volume, full flowing valve is protected by its own multi-functional bell shaped body of reinforced nylon resin.
It not only ends flooding, breakdown and water loss, it also does away with breakage of floats, balls, and lever arms by livestock.
The positive shut-off feature functions in an 8 psi to 140 psi water pressure range.
The valve is rustproof, antisiphon and installs in seconds. Manufacturer provides a full 2 year product guarantee.
Mounting bracket sold separately.

Use a Hudson Valve to maintain water level in your pond or fountain. This ingenious device uses fluid pressure as opposed to a lever arm and ball to operate.
This compact self-contained unit is made of durable glass filled nylon. Internal parts are ABS plastic, silicon and stainless steel.
Available in either 1/2" or 1" female pipe thread. Optional mounting bracket.
Operating pressure 0 -130

Flow Rate is 80% supplied to valve.

Height 5" Height 5"
3 inches Diameter3.75" Diameter
1" Valve 3.75 in. Diameter

NO Lever Arm
NO External Moving Parts
NO Float Ball
NO Rust
NO Freezing in Cold Weather

How does the valve work?

The valve operates using a float and a control diaphragm chamber. When hooked up to a water source the valve will allow water to flow through it until the water reaches the bottom of the valve. As the water level rises it causes the float inside of the valve to rise allowing the diaphragm chamber to fill and close the valve.

What type of tubing/pipe should I use to install my Hudson Valve?

Make sure that your tubing/pipe is of an adequate size: * For the " Valve - no smaller than " and no bigger than 1" * For the 1" Valve - no smaller than " and no bigger than 2"

How do I install my Hudson Valve?

* Do not use pipe compound. * Use plumber's Teflon tape on threads of water supply pipe. * Screw Hudson Valve on to water supply pipe; hand tighten only. * Turn water source on full volume. * Make sure valve is mounted stably - the valve will not work if it is not secure. * The valve cannot be submerged. * The valve must be mounted vertically.

Where will the valve shut off?

* The valve will shut of about 1 "- 2" up from the bottom of the valve depending on pressure (the higher your water pressure the higher up on the valve the water will shut off). * NOTE: there will be a short delay in shut-off the first time the valve is used while the control chamber fills with water. After I install the valve, what do I do if I hear water hammer or other noise in my line? * The water hammer can be caused by too much pressure build-up behind the valve. Under high-pressure conditions, installing a pressure-reducing valve before the Hudson Valve may alleviate the problem. When do I use a continuous flow disc? * The continuous flow disc is designed to be used only during the winter in freezing climates. When installed, it will allow the valve to keep a slow trickle of water moving through it at all times. When installed, the valve will not fully shut off. The purpose of this disc is to prevent freezing of pipes during the winter. * When using a continuous flow disc, you will need an overflow line to take excess water away as the disc will allow the valve to overflow the tank.