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Float Valve
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2Biz
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I use the Walters 1" valve. Been using them for 5 years now with no issues. When we purchased the wash, it had Cleveland valves. The Water Hammer was terrible. The Walters is a two stage valve that totally eliminates water hammer. But I also see where the Jobe Valve is a slow shutoff valve to eliminate hammer. Since the Walters is all metal and will probably deteriorate over time, I may try the Jobe next time? I'm sure its a very good valve. All Stainless and Plastic. And looks extremely easy to change diaphragms. KR has some nice Jobe Valve videos for each listing, which are helpful. It also looks like the temp rating is 115° for the standard model....No need to get the Industrial High Heat model at over 3 times the price.
Something Else I noticed in the video for the Jobe Valve is the quick disconnect! How sweet is that?
Something Else I noticed in the video for the Jobe Valve is the quick disconnect! How sweet is that?
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Waxman
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I run 4 of these https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-27615-jobe-1-topaz-standard-float-valve.aspx right now. trouble free and easy to install. also very simple to adjust!
MEP001
Well-known member
I've had good life out of Walters 1" - for some reason the 1/2 and 3/4" don't hold up as long. The newer Walters have a stainless seating surface that won't erode, but I've had a couple that eroded a channel into the edge between a couple of screws that I had to throw out. I keep one repaired and one new as a backup. The one on the SS bays lasts about a year, the ones on the auto have only been replaced once each in 13 years.
It's important to have a large piece of hose or a pipe screwed onto the outlet so it won't cascade and make the valve open and close while it's filling. That will significantly shorten the life.
It's important to have a large piece of hose or a pipe screwed onto the outlet so it won't cascade and make the valve open and close while it's filling. That will significantly shorten the life.
