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Compact Fill Valve Kit by Aquascape - Connects to any hose - Any Application

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 20:08:00 GMT

Compact Fill Valve Kit by Aquascape - Connects to any hose - Any Application
Buy Now: ~~$36.99~~ $29.69

Compact Automatic Water Fill Valve Kit

The Aquascape Compact Automatic Water fill Valve Kit allows you to easily maintain a constant water level or automatically top off water after a water change. The automatic float valve comes complete with a half inch hose barb adapter, as well as an adapter that easily hooks to most three-quarter inch standard garden hoses. Adding Water slowly as it evaporates reduces chances of dramatically changing water chemistry and temperature.

Up to 1.5 gallons per minute flow rate at a pressure of 0-100 PSI
Small size allows it to fit into any skimmer filter, Pondless Waterfall Vault or decorative water feature application
Includes fittings to connect to a standard garden hose, 1/4" poly-pipe, 1/2" poly pipe/ 1/2" PVC pipe.
New Economy Fill Valve
Ideal for use in ponds, aquariums, pools and large fountains.
Adds water as it evaporates to reduce change in chemistry
Float arm is only 4.5" long so the unit can be used in smaller tighter applications

To View the PDF Instruction Sheet "Click Here"

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Quick Connector for 1/4" Poly Tubing use with the Aquascape Hudson AutoFill Valve

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 08:59:00 GMT

Quick Connector for 1/4" Poly Tubing use with the Aquascape Hudson AutoFill Valve
Buy Now: ~~$7.99~~ $6.99

Quick Connector for 1/4" Poly Tubing

Straight Union Connector - Connects tube to tube using SpeedFit Quick Connectors.

Used with Aquascape Hudson Water Fill 1/4" tubing
Cut the end of the tube square ensuring it is free of score marks and burrs. Slip all of the way into and it locks shut.
Easy to remove and reuse

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Aquascape Economy 1/2 Inch Automatic Waterfill Float Valve Assembly for Water Gardens & Fountains

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:02:00 GMT

Aquascape Economy 1/2 Inch Automatic Waterfill Float Valve Assembly for Water Gardens & Fountains
Buy Now: ~~$24.98~~ $19.98

1/2" FLOAT VALVE ASSEMBLY

Used on water garden skimmers for years before the invention of the Hudson Waterfill Valve. If you have room in your skimmer box, this is an economical way to add water to your pond automatically. Whether your pond's water level drops from evaporation or a small unfound leak, an automatic waterfill valve will keep the water level topped off automatically. This will save you time and agravation over having to worry about having to add or not to add water each day.

Aquascape 1/2" Economy Waterfill Valve Includes:

Brass Waterfill Valve Assembly
Float (Color may come as Black or White) can use vertically or horizontally to fit in many different applications.
Float measures: 3.5" x 1.25" x 2.5"
Water Input = ¼" NPT Female Threads & ½" NPT Male Threads (If needed, plumbing adapters are available at any local plumbing supply store to connect to any other special threads from your water supply).
Requires a ¾" mounting hole & includes washer & brass nut.
Brass float arm is 4½" in length (but can be cut and rethreaded/glued if shorter arm length is required)
Float arm has (2) pre-set float adjustment slots or can be flipped over for multible minut adjustments for multi-purpose installations.
Valve pivots on brass cotter pin with a rubber washer against a stainless steel seat

NOTE: For customers who own the old style Aquascape Float Assembly (1995 - 2007), we have been asked if the float can be sold separately. The answer is: no it can not. We purchase these kits complete from the manufacturer and can not break up a kit. These new updated kits should last longer than the previous models which some had a problem with the floats breaking when banged against with force.

Installation Instructions:

Drill a ¾" hole in the rear of your skimmer box above the water line. Install the Waterfill Valve with the rubber washer against the inside of the skimmer box so the threads protrude out the back. Attach washer & nut to threaded end and secure against the outer rear wall of the skimmer. Attach your waterfill hose (adapter may be necessary depending upon type of hose used). Fill your pond's water level to the recommended height. Next, loosen the screw(s) on the float rod where it attaches to the Waterfill Valve. Turn the hose spigot on so water flows from the waterfill valve. Adjust the level of the float so the water just stops flowing. Tighten the screw(s).

You are now complete. As the pond's water level drops, the float will lower allowing the waterfill's internal valve to open and replensh the lost water in the pond. It will automatically shut off when it reaches the desired shut off hieight you selected earlier. You can gently bend the float rod to make any fine tune adjustments as necessary. It is the same valve that is in many toilet water tanks and works the same way.

To view the written Waterfill Valve Instruction Manual (English & French) in a Down-loadable PDF file that can be printed, click on the link. "DOWNLOAD MANUAL"

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Aquascape Waterfill Float Valve 200 Assembly for Water Garden & Pond Skimmers

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 19:38:00 GMT

Aquascape Waterfill Float Valve 200 Assembly for Water Garden & Pond Skimmers
Buy Now: ~~$54.98~~ $49.48

FLOAT VALVE ASSEMBLY

Aquascape Waterfill Valve Kit 200 Includes:

Waterfill Valve Assembly
Fittings for connecting to ½ Poly Pipe.
(1) Stainless Steel Flex Hose
(1) ½" PVC Barbed Fitting
(1) ½" PVC MPT x Slip
(1) ½" PVC FPT x Slip
(1) Stainless Steel Hose Clamp
Detailed Instructions (also available below)
Float (Color may come as Black or White)

Installation Instructions:

Drill a ½" hole in the rear of your skimmer box above the water line. Install the Waterfill Valve with the rubber washer against the inside of the skimmer box so the threads protrude out the back. Attach washer & nut to threaded end and secure against the outer rear wall of the skimmer. Attach fittings for ½" pipe and then install the ½" Poly Pipe to the fitting. Attach ½" Ploy Pipe to hose spigot.

Fill your pond's water level to the recommended height. Next, loosen the screw(s) on the float rod where it attaches to the Waterfill Valve. Turn the hose spigot on so water flows from the waterfill valve. Adjust the level of the float so the water just stops flowing. Tighten the screw(s).

To view the written Waterfill Valve Instruction Manual (English & French) in a Down-loadable PDF file that can be printed, click on the link at the end of this statement. When you are finished with the PDF file , click your browser's BACK arrow (located in the upper left corner of your screen) to return to this page. "DOWNLOAD MANUAL"

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Aquascape 1/2" Hudson Automatic Water Garden Fill Valve for Mechanical Water Garden Skimmers

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:28:00 GMT

Aquascape 1/2" Hudson Automatic Water Garden Fill Valve for Mechanical Water Garden Skimmers
Buy Now: ~~$89.99~~ $71.99

1/2" Hudson Water Fill Valve

The Hudson Valve, with its new and innovative design, will solve your fluid 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 fluid. The Hudson Valve's unique design has caught the attention of people in every type of industry where fluid control is necessary.

For use with Aquascape's Signature, Classic (Standard, Large, & Grande), and Micro Skimmers
Compatible with Pondless Waterfall MicroSnorkel Vault.
Will work on other manufacturer's skimmers as well
Special Aquascape Watergarden Mounting Plate.
High Volume Flow Rate.
Click on "View Enlarged Image" (below picture) for flow chart in GPM..
Easy to Install and very reliable.
Allows 4 inches of height adjustment.
For use with our 1/4 inch poly pipe (sold separately).
Can also be used with 1/2 inch pipe by removing the 1/2" to 1/4" quick-adapter on the top of the unit.
Fittings sold separately.

To view the written Hudson Waterfill Valve Instruction Manual (English & French) in a Down-loadable PDF file that can be printed, click on the link at the end of this statement. When you are finished with the PDF file , click your browser's BACK arrow (located in the upper left corner of your screen) to return to this page. "DOWNLOAD MANUAL"

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

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 ½” Valve – no smaller than ¼” and no bigger than 1”
• For the 1” Valve – no smaller than ½” 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?

(click for photo)

• The valve will shut of about 1 ½”- 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.

Will my valve work in liquids other than water?

• The Hudson Valve is designed to be used in water.
• We only recommend using it in water.
• We will only warranty valves that have been used in water.
• This is not to say that the valve will absolutely not work in other liquids. We have customers that use it in a variety of liquids, but we have not tested it in anything other than water, and thus cannot recommend its usage with any other liquids.
• We do know the valve will not work with salt water as the supply source.

Why won’t my valve shut off?

• The valve needs to be cleaned periodically depending on the cleanliness of the water source.
• Wash the valve and valve parts with fresh water. Dirt, rust, sediment and sand can build up on the valve and cause it to malfunction.
• The valve has two very important holes that run through the center of it. If either of these holes becomes clogged, the valve will not shut off.

To check the holes take the valve apart:

   •Remove the strainer cap from the stem of the diaphragm. (click for photo)
   •Hold the diaphragm up to the light and make sure that the hole that runs through the body of the stem is free and clear. (click for photo)
   •Drop the float out of the body of the valve. To do this, turn the valve upside down. Use a flat head screwdriver and gently push down and out on the clip. (click for photo)
   •Hold the body up to the light and make sure that the hole that runs through the body of the valve is free and clear. (click for photo)
   •If either of these holes is clogged, flush it out with water or use a small needle to help clear the hole. Do not force any object into either hole, as the valve will not work if the size of the hole is altered.

• Check to make sure that you have adequate flow. The valve has to have more than a trickle of water coming to it in order to get it to shut off. If you have less than 10lbs of water pressure, your valve may not be getting enough flow to it to make the valve seal.
• Make sure that your water source is turned on full volume.
• Make sure that your tubing/pipe is of an adequate size:
   •For the ½” Valve – no smaller than ¼” and no bigger than 1”
   •For the 1” Valve – no smaller than ½” and no bigger than 2”
• Make sure that all parts are installed correctly.
   •The screen is installed from the top of the cap down. (click for photo)
   •The diaphragm “skirt” sits in the groves of the body of the valve. (click for photo)
   •The retainer ring sits on top of the diaphragm, with the flat side up. (click for photo)
   •The float has free movement in the body of the valve (using your fingers, gently push the float up and let it drop back down – it should move up and down freely about an 1/8”.
• Do not glue any parts together
• Use Teflon tape only – do not use other products to install valve.
• If you are using a ½” valve, try removing the screen. Due to the fact that there is less area in the ½” valve between the cap and the diaphragm than there is in the 1” valve, the screen on the ½” sometimes will restrict the movement of the diaphragm. Not using a screen will not affect the performance of the valve. The screen is only needed to help filter out debris. If your water source is clean, it is not needed.

Why won’t my valve open?

• The insert in the body of the valve may be clogged. To check this, remove the cap from the top of the valve. Remove diaphragm and retainer ring. Turn valve over and remove clip (you can use a flat head screwdriver and gently push down and out to do this) and drop float out of the body of the valve. (click for photo)
•Hold the valve up to the light and look through the metal insert in the center of the body. If it is clogged, flush is out with water. If this doesn’t clear the insert, use a small needle to gently push the debris out. Then flush with water again to clean. (click for photo)
• There isn’t enough water flow coming to the valve. Your water source must be turned on full volume. We recommend having at least 8 lbs of pressure.

How do I repair my Hudson Valve?

• If none of the following suggestions work, a repair kit will be needed.
Hudson Valve and our many of our distributors sell repair kits containing all of the internal parts of the valve. Please refer to our products page to learn more about repair kits.
• First, try taking the valve apart and cleaning all parts and the body of the valve in clean water.
• Check the hole in the body of the valve. The valve has two very important holes that run through the center of it. If either of these holes becomes clogged, the valve will not shut off.
• To check the holes take the valve apart.
   •Remove the strainer cap from the stem of the diaphragm. Hold the diaphragm up to the light and make sure that the hole that runs through the body of the stem is free and clear. (click for photo)
   •Drop the float out of the body of the valve. To do this, turn the valve upside down. Use a flat head screwdriver and gently push down and out on the clip. (click for photo)
   •Hold the body up to the light and make sure that the hole that runs through the body of the valve is free and clear. (click for photo)
   •If either of these holes is clogged, flush it out with water or use a small needle to help clear the hole. Do not force any object into either hole, as the valve will not work if the size of the hole is altered.
• Check the shut-off pad, which is located on the top of the float (part P07), for any indentations or tears. If it looks dented or torn, try turning it over. You can do this by gently slipping it out of its base using a small needle. Then flip it over and push it gently back in using your finger.
• Do NOT glue, hammer or alter the valve or valve parts in any way. Doing any of this will nullify your warranty.

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?

(click for photo)

• 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.

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1/4 x 100 ft Poly Pipe for 1/2" Hudson Automatic Water Fill Valve for Water Garden & Pond Skimmers

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:28:00 GMT

1/4 x 100 ft Poly Pipe for 1/2" Hudson Automatic Water Fill Valve for Water Garden & Pond Skimmers
Buy Now: ~~$21.99~~ $19.79

1/4 inch x 100 ft Poly Pipe

¼" x 100 ft. poly pipe is extremely flexable making it easier to install and hide than the 1/2 inch irrigation pipe.
The 1/2" Hudson Automatic Water Fill Valves (sold seperately and available on our Store) new injection molded slide plate is now very easy to install,
Allows 4" of on/off adjustment and improves structural support of the valve housing. (A great improvement over our previous model.)
500 gallon per day fill rate with the ¼ poly pipe provides more than enough water to keep up with evaporation on residential size projects.
New water spigot fitting has quick-connect adaptor for 1/4" poly and is manufactured out of brass for durability (sold seperately on our Store).
New 1/2 inch conversion kit allows Water Fill Valve to be adapted to conventional irrigation lines (sold seperately on Store).
For use in Micro, Standard, Large, Grande, and Signature Series Skimmers. Also for use with the Pondless Waterfall MicroSnorkel Vault.

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Brass Quick Connect Water Spigot Fitting for Aquascape 1/2" Hudson Automatic Water Fill Valve

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:28:00 GMT

Brass Quick Connect Water Spigot Fitting for Aquascape 1/2" Hudson Automatic Water Fill Valve
Buy Now: ~~$20.59~~ $18.53

Brass Quick Connect Water Spigot Fitting

This fitting is used to connect ¼ inch poly piping from the 1/2" Hudson Automatic Waterfill Valve to a conventional 3/4" outside water spigot.
No tools needed.
Includes rubber washer for a leak free connection to spigot

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Irrigation Conversion Kit (1/2" to 1/4") for Aquascape 1/2" Hudson Automatic Water Fill Valve

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:28:00 GMT

Irrigation Conversion Kit (1/2" to 1/4") for Aquascape 1/2" Hudson Automatic Water Fill Valve
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Automatic Water Fill Valve - Irrigation Conversion Kit (1/2" to 1/4")

New ½ inch conversion kit allows the ½" Hudson Water Fill Valve to be adapted to conventional irrigation lines.
No need to run a line to an outside spigot.
Water Valve is activated every time sprinkler zone is running

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