WATTS/FLIPPEN

FLOAT VALVES

Commercial Air Conditioning Agricultural

& Industrial & Refrigeration & Irrigation

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 This WATTS/FLIPPEN FLOAT VALVE product guide features high quality,
reliable control assemblies and components that provide make up water
for pressure washers, cooling towers, heat transfer units, cattle watering
tanks, refrigeration units, and for many other applications where float
valves are required. To make it easier for you to access and specify the
best product for your particular applications, we have provided a com-
plete, detailed description and listing of our Float Valve products noted in
the Table of Contents below.
In keeping with the Watts/Flippen tradition of quality, our float
valves and related components are manufactured to deliver the highest
levels of integrity, reliability, and price/performance. Our HEAVY DUTY
SERVICE valves will provide you with float valve solutions that you can
rely on for your particular needs.
If you have any questions regarding these products or if you have an
application that you would like to discuss, please call or fax us at the
numbers listed below.

Table of Contents
Heavy Duty Valve Features ....................................................................... 3
Heavy Duty Valves .................................................................................... 4
Heavy Duty Stems and Adaptors ............................................................... 5
Heavy Duty Floats / Replacement Parts ..................................................... 6
Heavy Duty Float Valve Replacement Parts .......................................... 6 - 7
Standard Duty Valves ............................................................................... 8
Standard Duty Float Valve Replacement Parts .......................................... 9
Evaporative Cooler Valve Assemblies ....................................................... 10
Automatic Livestock Watering Kits .......................................................... 11

Telephone: (978) 689-6066 • Fax: (978) 689-2457

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 Heavy Duty Valve

Features
✱ Pipe-threaded for pipe connections and
straight-pipe threaded for locknut All Bronze Body
Machined Flange
✱ Machined flange for support against tank wall
✱ All bronze bodies
✱ Serrated arms for quick easy adjustment of water Inlet
Connection
level (all sizes) (FNPT) No Jam
✱ High tensile manganese bronze long and short arms Linkage
✱ No jam single lever action Cotter Pin
Pipe/Straight Pivot Assembly
✱ Replaceable seals Thread (NPSM)
Flow Specifications
Size Pressure Flow Pressure Flow
38
⁄" 50 psi 14 gpm 100 psi 21 gpm Serrated Arms High Tensile
12
⁄" 50 psi 20 gpm 100 psi 31 gpm Manganese
Bronze Arm Set
34
⁄" 50 psi 40 gpm 100 psi 60 gpm
1" 50 psi 100 gpm 100 psi 150 gpm
11⁄4" - 2" 50 psi 250 gpm 100 psi 348 gpm

Item Qty. Description Material

1 1 Body Bronze
2 1 Plunger Brass
3 1 Long arm Bronze
4 1 Short arm Bronze
5 1 Plunger tip Buna-N
6 1 Leather ring –
7 1 Thumb screw Brass
8 1 Cotter pin Stainless Steel

Recommended Sizes
Inlet Pressure (psi)
Valve Size 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
(Inches)
4" x 5" Float 5" Dia. Float
38 ⁄ 4" Dia. Float and #11 Stem and and 6" Dia. Float and #11 Stem
#11 Stem #11 Stem
4" Dia. Float 4" x 5" Float 5" Dia. Float 8" Dia. Float
1
⁄2 and and and 6" Dia. Float and #11 Stem and
#11 Stem #11 Stem #11 Stem #11.5 Stem
4" Dia. Float 4" x 5" Float 5" Dia. Float 6" Dia. Float
34 ⁄ and and and and 7" Dia. Float and #11.5 Stem
#11 Stem #11 Stem #11 Stem #11.5 Stem
7" Dia. Float 8" Dia. Float 10" Dia. Float 12" Dia. Float
1 and and and and
#11.5 Stem #12.5 Stem #12.5 Stem #12.5 Stem
8" Dia. Float 10" Dia. Float 12" Dia. Float P16 Float
11⁄4 to 2 and and and and
#13 Stem #13 Stem #13 Stem #13 Stem
This chart is used to select the proper float and stem for the selected valve size at a given inlet pressure. Do not exceed the maximum pressure of the selected
valve. Example: Valve inlet - 3⁄4”, inlet pressure - 85 psi, use a 6” diameter float and a #11.5 stem.

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 Heavy Duty Valves

Non-Threaded Outlet Valve Assembly

A high capacity valve that can be tank wall-mounted. Inlet side has4
a machined flange 1"– 2" are also female NPT pipe threaded for inlet
connection. All sizes have a male straight-pipe threaded for locknut.
(See replacement parts for locknuts).
A
Maximum Pressure - 165 psi • Maximum Temperature - 180°F

Pipe Ordering Stem Dimensions Inner Master Weight

Size Series Code # Fitting A B Pack Pack each (oz.)
3⁄8" 375 780001 1⁄4-20 3" 11⁄4" 10 40 8.6
B 1⁄2" 500 780003 1⁄4-20 31⁄2" 2" 10 40 11.3
38
⁄ " - 3⁄4" 3⁄4" 750 780007 1⁄4-20 4" 2" 10 40 18.3

A high capacity valve that can be tank wall-mounted. Inlet side has a
machined flange and is female NPT pipe threaded for inlet connection.
1" 1000 780011 5 16
⁄ -18 3" 4" 5 10 29.0
1" 1000-01 780150 38⁄ -16 3" 4" 5 10 29.0
11⁄4" 1250 780012 3⁄8-16 51⁄2" 4" 5 10 50.5
11⁄2" 1500 780013 3⁄8-16 51⁄2" 4" 5 10 48.0
2" 2000 780014 3⁄8-16 6" 4" 5 10 53.6
1000-1 same as 1000 except it has 3⁄8 - 16 threads in short arm.
1" - 2"
Valve Assembly with Locknut and Gasket
(For Bulkhead Mount)
A high capacity valve that can be tank wall-mounted. Inlet side has
a machined flange and male straight-pipe threaded for locknut.
(See replacement parts for locknuts).
Maximum Pressure - 165 psi • Maximum Temperature - 180°F
38
⁄ " - 3 ⁄4 "
12 Series Pipe Ordering Stem Dimensions Inner Master Weight
Size Series Code # Fitting A B Pack Pack each (oz.)
38
⁄" 375-12 780002 14
⁄ -20 3" 11⁄4" 10 40 9.3
12
⁄" 500-12 780004 14
⁄ -20 31⁄2" 2" 10 40 12.0
3⁄4" 750-12 780008 1⁄4-20 4" 2" 10 40 18.9

Threaded Outlet
Valve Assembly
A high capacity valve with same inlet feature as standard valve, with
MNPT thread on the outlet. Like the standard valves, this valve can be
tank wall-mounted. (See replacement parts for locknuts.)
Maximum Pressure - 165 psi • Maximum Temperature - 180°F
Pipe Ordering Stem Dimensions Inner Master Weight
Size Series Code # Fitting A B Pack Pack each (oz.)
1⁄2" 500TO 780005 1⁄4-20 31⁄2" 2" 10 40 12.0
3⁄4" 750TO 780009 1⁄4-20 4" 2" 10 40 17.3

Valve Assembly with Locknut and Gasket

(For Bulkhead Mount)
12
⁄ " 500TO-12 780006 14
⁄ -20 31⁄2" 2" 10 40 13.0
34
⁄ " 750TO-12 780010 14
⁄ -20 4" 2" 10 40 18.6

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 Heavy Duty Stems and Adaptors

Stems
Brass with threads on both ends.
(For other sizes consult factory.)
Part Ordering End #1 End #2 Rod Weight Inner/Master
Number Code # Thread Length Thread Diam. each (oz.) Pack
11 780318 1⁄4-20 10" 1⁄4-20 1⁄4" 2.3 10/50
11.5 780319 1⁄4-20 12" 5⁄16-18 5⁄16" 4.3 10/50
11-12 780322 1⁄4-20 12" 1⁄4-20 1⁄4" 2.9 10/50
12 780320 5⁄16-18 12" 5⁄16-18 5⁄16" 4.3 10/50
12.5 780349 5⁄16-18 12" 3⁄8-16 3⁄8" 6.3 10/50
13 780321 3⁄8-16 12" 3⁄8-16 3⁄8" 6.3 10/50

Nuzzle Assembly Allows ball to float free. Designed for use on exposed cattle watering
systems. Cattle can nuzzle ball without harm to, or activation of, valve.
Assembly consists of thumb screw, hooks, swivel joint, and stem,
threaded at one end. All brass.
Part Ordering Thread Thread on Rod Weight Inner/Master
Number Code # on Stem Thumbscrew Length each (oz.) Pack
N1 780021 1⁄4-20 1⁄4-20 10" 4 10/50
N1-7 780022 1⁄4-20 5⁄16-18 10" 4 10/50
N5 780023 5⁄16-18 5⁄16-18 12" 5 10/50
N5-1 780024 5⁄16-18 1⁄4-20 12" 5 10/50
N5-3 780025 5⁄16-18 3⁄8-16 12" 5 10/50
N8 780026 3⁄8-16 3⁄8-16 12" 6 10/50
N8-7 780027 3⁄8-16 5⁄16-18 12" 6 10/50

Thread Adaptors For Floats

Float
Threads Part Ordering Male Thread Female Thread Inner/Master
Number Code # Float Stem Pack
Stem
AD1 780045 3⁄8 NPT 5⁄16-18 5/100
Threads
AD2 780046 3⁄8 NPT 3⁄8-16 5/100
AD3 780047 1⁄2 NPT 3⁄8-16 5/50
AD1 through AD4 3⁄4 NPT 3⁄8-16
AD4 780048 5/50
AD10 780049 1⁄4-20 5⁄16-18 5/50
Float AD11 780050 1⁄4-20 3⁄8-16 5/50
Threads Stem AD12 780051 5⁄16-18 1⁄4-20 5/50
AD13 780052 3⁄8 5⁄16-18 5/50
Threads
AD14 780053 3⁄8-16 1⁄4-20 5/50
AD10 through AD15 AD15 780054 5⁄16-18 3⁄8-16 5/50

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 Heavy Duty Floats

Copper Floats High grade copper construction.

Firmly bonded overlapping joints (leadfree solder).
Maximum Temperature - 200°F
Diameter Part Ordering Thread Master Weight
Size Number Code # Connection Pack each (oz.)
4" x 5" CX 780351 1⁄4-20 1/8 2.6
4" C4 780352 1⁄4-20 1/6 4.3
5" C5 780329 1⁄4-20 1/5 6.5
6" C6 780330 1⁄4-20 1/5 8.3
6" C6-7 780331 5⁄16-18 1/5 8.3
6" C6-3 780032 3⁄8-16 1/5 8.3
7" C7 780332 5⁄16-18 1/3 15.3
8" C8 780333 3⁄8-16 1/3 20.0
10" C10 780036 3⁄8-16 1/1 44.0
12" C12 780037 3⁄8-16 1/1 67.0

Plastic Floats Non-electrolytic, highly corrosion resistant. Unaffected by

salts and caustic fluids. All injection molded Polyethylene
construction. Resistant to sunlight deterioration.
Maximum Temperature - 140°F
Diameter Part Ordering Thread Master Weight
Size Number Code # Connection Pack each (oz.)
4" x 5" PX 780325 1⁄4-20 1/6 2.3
6" P6 780326 1⁄4-20 1/5 7.3
6" P6-7 780327 5⁄16-18 1/5 7.3
8" P8 780328 3⁄8-16 1/3 12.6
8" P8-7 780356 5⁄16-18 1/3 12.6
8" P8-1 780357 1⁄4-20 1/3 12.6
2" x 6"* P12 780221 3⁄8-16 1/1 14.6
2" x 8"** P16 780044 3⁄8-16 1/1 25.1
* Assembly of two P6’s.
** Assembly of two P8’s.

Heavy Duty Float Valve Replacement Parts

Valve Arms (Bronze) Valve Arms (Bronze)

38 12
For valve sizes ⁄ ", ⁄ " and ⁄ " 34 For valve sizes 1" through 2"
Inner/ Inner/
Part Ordering Thread Master Part Ordering Thread Master
Number Code # Size Pack Number Code # Size Pack
1MN 780337 N/A 10/100 1JB 780338 N/A 10/100
2MN-1 780334 1⁄4-20 10/100 2JB-1 780072 1⁄4-20 10/100
2MN-7 780064 5⁄16-18 10/100 2JB-7 780335 5⁄16-18 10/100
2MN-3 780065 3⁄8-16 10/100 2JB-3 780336 3⁄8-16 10/100
2MN-9 780066 1 ⁄8 10/100 2JB-9 780070 1⁄8 NPSF 10/100
1MN 2MN 1JB 2JB 1⁄4 NPSF
(Long Arm) (Short Arm) (Long Arm) (Short Arm) 2JB-4 780071 10/100

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 Heavy Duty Float Valve Replacement Parts

Valve Arm Sets (Bronze) Leather Rings

Inner/ Inner/
Assembly Ordering Size Master Valve Part Ordering Master
Number Code # (Inches) Pack Size Number Code # Pack
3 ⁄8 " 375-8 780346 10/100
A1214 780073 3⁄8, 1⁄2, 3⁄4 10/100
1 ⁄2 " 500-8 780347 10/100
A1210 780074 1" (larger) 10/100
3 ⁄4 " 750-8 780348 10/100
Valve arm set includes long arm, short
arm & thumb screw only. 1" 500-8 780347 10/100
11 ⁄4 " 500-8 780347 10/100
11 ⁄2 " 500-8 780347 10/100
2" 500-8 780347 10/100

Plunger Assembly (Brass)

Inner/
Valve Part Ordering Master Machine Screws (Brass)
Size Number Code # Pack (5⁄16-18 x 5⁄8")
3 ⁄8 " 375-A785 780075 10/100
1 ⁄2 " 500-A785 780076 10/100 1" 10 780339 10/100
3 ⁄4 " 750-A785 780077 10/100 11 ⁄4 " 10 780339 10/100
1" 1000-A785 780078 10/100 11 ⁄2 " 10 780339 10/100
11⁄4" J-A785 780079 10/100 2" 10 780339 10/100
11⁄2" J-A785 780079 10/100
2" J-A785 780079 10/100

Thumb Screws (Brass)

38⁄" 15 780340 10/100
Bulkhead Gaskets (Fiber) 12⁄" 15 780340 10/100
3 ⁄4 " 15 780340 10/100
38⁄" 700223 2102000 10/100
12⁄" 700225 2102001 10/100
3 ⁄4 " 700226 2102002 10/100

Nut & Bolt Assembly

(Stainless Steel)
Bulkhead Locknuts (Brass) 38⁄" 3B 780095 10/100
38 12⁄" 3B 780095 10/100
⁄" 375-6 780080 10/100
1 ⁄2 " 3 ⁄4 " 3B 780095 10/100
500-6 780081 10/100
3 ⁄4 " 750-6 780082 10/100 1" 4B 780096 10/100
11 ⁄4 " 4B 780096 10/100
11 ⁄2 " 4B 780096 10/100
2" 4B 780096 10/100

Plunger Disks (Rubber)

38⁄" 375-5 780341 10/100
12⁄" 500-5 780342 10/100
3 ⁄4 " 750-5 780343 10/100 Cotter Pins (Brass)
1" 1000-5 780344 10/100 18
⁄ " - 1" 3 2322000 10/100
38
⁄ " - 3⁄4" 1" - 2" 11⁄4" J-5 780345 10/100 3 16
⁄ " - 11⁄2" 4 2322001 10/100
11⁄2" J-5 780345 10/100
2" J-5 780345 10/100
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 Standard Duty Valves

Standard Duty Valves

3⁄8" - 1" 11⁄4" - 2"

Threaded Outlet Non-Threaded Outlet

Standard Duty
38
⁄ " through 1" Bronze body with MNPT threaded inlet and outlet,
11⁄4" through 2" Bronze body with female NPT inlet-open outlet.
Cotter pin pivot arm assembly. Replaceable plungers.
Maximum Pressure - 125 psi • Maximum Temperature 180°F

Part Pipe Ordering Stem Inner Master Weight

Number Size Code # Fitting Pack Pack each (oz.)
ST375 3 ⁄8 " 770179 1⁄4-20 10 40 9.8
ST500 1 ⁄2 " 770180 1⁄4-20 10 40 10.5
ST750 3 ⁄4 " 770181 1⁄4-20 10 40 13.2
ST1000 1" 770182 1⁄4-20 5 10 17.5
ST1250 11⁄4" 780282 3⁄8-16 5 10 50.5
ST1500 11⁄2" 780283 3⁄8-16 5 10 50.2
ST2000 2" 780284 3⁄8-16 5 10 50.8
NOTE: See pages 5 and 6 for stems, floats and adapters.

Flow Specifications
INLET PRESSURE - psi
Model Size
Number Inches 5 15 25 35 55 65 85 105 125
GPM
ST375 38
⁄ 5.7 11.5 14.2 16.0 19.0 20.5 23.0 25.0 27.0
ST500 12
⁄ 7.0 12.5 15.5 17.2 21.0 22.5 24.7 27.0 29.0
ST750 34
⁄ 12.0 21.0 27.5 30.5 37.7 41.0 46.5 48.0 53.0
ST1000 1 25.0 38.0 60.0 64.0 70.0 74.0 82.5 90.0 97.0
ST1250 11 ⁄4 64.0 90.0 110.0 129 158 170 192 214 233
ST1500 11 ⁄2 64.0 90.0 110.0 129 158 170 192 214 233
ST2000 2 64.0 90.0 110.0 129 158 170 192 214 233

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 Standard Duty Float Valve Replacement Parts

Valve Arms
For valve sizes 3⁄8" - 1" (Bronze)
Part Ordering Thread Inner/Master
Number Code # Size Pack
ST2-LA 770183 N/A 10/100
ST2-1 770184 1⁄4" - 20" 10/100
(Long Arm) (Short Arm)

Valve Arms
For valve sizes 11⁄4" - 2" (Bronze)
Part Ordering Thread Inner/Master
Number Code # Size Pack
ST3-LA 780155 N/A 10/100
ST3-1 780156 3⁄8" -16" 10/100

(Long Arm) (Short Arm)

Complete Plunger Assembly (with seals) (Brass)

Valve Part Ordering Inner/Master
Size Number Code # Pack
3 ⁄8 " ST375-PA 770185 10/100
1 ⁄2 " ST500-PA 770186 10/100
3 ⁄4 " ST750-PA 770187 10/100
1" ST1000-PA 770188 10/100
11⁄4" ST1250-PA 780368 10/100
11⁄2" ST1250-PA 780368 10/100
2" ST1250-PA 780368 10/100
Parts not sold separately.

Fasteners (Brass)
Valve Part Ordering Inner/Master
Size Number Type Code # Pack
3⁄8" - 1" 15 Thumb Screw 780340 10/100
1⁄8" - 1" 3 Cotter Pin 2322000 10/100
11⁄4" - 2" 10 Machine Screw 780339 10/100
11⁄4" - 2" 4 Cotter Pin 2322001 10/100

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 Evaporative Cooler Valve Assemblies

Heavy Duty Cooler Valves Bronze Body

Machined in-seat. Buna N seals. Adjustable brass arms.
Polyethylene float. 3⁄8" MIP OD x 1⁄8" FIP ID pipe connection.
Maximum Pressure - 100 psi • Maximum Temperature - 140°F
Tube Part Ordering 100 psi Size Stem Weight
Material Number Code # Capacity (Inches) Length (oz.)
N/A STD-CA 770178 3 GPM 8 x 3⁄4 2" 6

Bronze Body
Machined in-seat. Buna N seals. Adjustable brass arms.
Polyethylene float. 3⁄8" copper tube compression inlet connection.
Maximum Pressure - 100 psi • Maximum Temperature - 140°F
Tube Part Ordering 100 psi Size Stem Weight
Material Number Code # Capacity (Inches) Length (oz.)
3⁄8" copper C3⁄8TF 780274 3 GPM 12 x 3⁄4 53⁄4" 6

Bronze Body
Machined in-seat. Buna N seals. Adjustable brass arms.
Polyethylene float. 1⁄4" copper tube compression inlet connection.
Maximum Pressure - 100 psi • Maximum Temperature - 140°F
Tube Part Ordering 100 psi Size Stem Weight
Material Number Code # Capacity (Inches) Length (oz.)
1⁄4" copper C1⁄4TF-1 780269 3 GPM 12 x 3⁄4 53⁄4" 6

Bronze Body
Machined in-seat. Buna N seals. Adjustable brass arms.
Polyethylene float. 1⁄4" copper tube compression inlet connection.
Maximum Pressure - 100 psi • Maximum Temperature - 140°F
Tube Part Ordering 100 psi Size Stem Weight
Material Number Code # Capacity (Inches) Length (oz.)
1⁄4" copper C1⁄4TFAEA 780270 3 GPM 11 x 3⁄4 53⁄4" 3

Tube Fitting Mini Cooler Valves Brass Body

Machined in-seat. Buna N seals. Adjustable brass arms.
Polyethylene float. 1⁄4" copper tube compression inlet connection.
Maximum Pressure - 100 psi • Maximum Temperature - 140°F
Tube Part Ordering 100 psi Size Stem Weight
Material Number Code # Capacity (Inches) Length (oz.)
1⁄4" copper M1⁄4TF 770175 3 GPM 11 x 1 51⁄2" 3

Brass Body
Alloy 304 stainless steel seat. Buna N seals. Adjustable brass arms.
Polyethylene float. 1⁄4" copper tube compression inlet connection.
Maximum Pressure - 100 psi • Maximum Temperature - 140°F
Tube Part Ordering 100 psi Size Stem Weight
Material Number Code # Capacity (Inches) Length (oz.)
14
⁄ " copper M1⁄4TFSS 770176 3 GPM 11 x 1 51⁄2" 3

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 Automatic Livestock Watering Kits

✱ HIGH CAPACITY -
Free flow fill rate 6.5 gpm at 50 psi.
Maximum inlet pressure 75 psi. Will fill a 100 gallon tank
No. RL600 in less than 15 minutes.
Automatic Livestock Maximum Temperature - 140°F
Watering Kit
✱ EASY INSTALLATION -
Rubbermaid®: Remove bulkhead fitting from tank.
Reverse and install so drain plug is inside the tank.
Remove drain plug and install valve assembly.
Other Livestock Tanks:
Use UA600 (Universal Adaptor), Install through drain port.
Secure with locknut and gaskets. Install valve assembly.
✱ ANIMAL PROOF -
Free floating ball and chain assembly designed to stop
damage by livestock.

▼ ✱ RESISTS FREEZING -
Valve operates completely submerged in water at tank bottom.
✱ DURABLE -
Manufactured using rugged, high quality engineered plastic
with solid brass connections and polyethylene float.

No. RL600 11⁄4” MNPT threaded with 1⁄2” FNPT threaded inlet. Consists of
RL600V, RL600SC and P6 float. For use on RUBBERMAID® brand livestock
tanks. No. RL600 plus universal tank adaptor (No. UA600) for use in all
livestock tanks.
Part Ordering Master Weight
Number Description Code # Pack each (lbs.)
RL600 Automatic Watering Kit 780105 12 1.4
Parts and Accessories
UA600 Universal Tank Adaptor 780245 12 1.4
RL600A Arm and Seat 780173 N/A .1
RL600V Nozzle and Arm Assembly 780174 10 .2
AP-112 Garden Hose Adaptor 780242 N/A .1
RL600-SC Stem & Chain Assembly 780365 50 .2
P6 Float 780326 5 7.3 oz.

No. RL600-SC No. AP-112 No. RL600V No. RL600A No. UA600
Stem and Chain Garden Hose Adaptor Nozzle and Arm Arm and Seat Universal Tank Adaptor
Assembly Assembly

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