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1/2" Float-Operated Inlet Valve for Livestock Water Troughs High-Quality 1/2" Float-Operated Inlet Pilot/Hog Valve
for Livestock Water Troughs
Keep your hogs, cattle, horses, sheep, or goats supplied with constant fresh water!
This durable, automatic fill valve shuts off drip-tight when the trough is full — no wasting water or overflow.Compatible replacement for Ritchie Red 1/2-inch Valve, part #12575
Key Features & Specifications
- Inlet: 1/2" Female NPT (standard pipe thread)
- Operating Pressure: 40–60 PSI (seals tight at 60 PSI – no drips!)
- Nominal Flow: ≥3.4 GPM at 50–60 PSI (fast fill for large troughs)
- Body Material: Tough glass-filled nylon (PA-GF) or equivalent acetal (POM)
- Seat/Elastomer: EPDM or NBR (chlorine/well water resistant)
- Hardware: 304/316 stainless steel screw & wingnut for easy adjustment
- Temperature Range: 32°F–140°F (0–60°C) – reliable in most farm conditions
- Durability: Rated for ≥100,000 on/off cycles at full pressure
- UV & Outdoor Resistance: Built for exposed livestock use
Easy Installation
- Connect to 1/2" supply line
- Mount inside trough (adjust float arm for desired water level)
- Use wingnut for quick fine-tuning
Perfect replacement/upgrade for stock tanks, hog troughs, cattle waterers, and automatic watering systems.
No electricity needed – pure mechanical float action!
Condition: New – Bulk packed / unbranded
