{"product_id":"smidley-915fvf-new-style-3-and-5-fountain-float-and-valve","title":"Smidley 915FVF #3 and #5 Fountain Float and Valve, New Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe new style 915FVF float and valve for the Smidley #3 and #5 fountains, supplied complete. It is the whole working end of the waterer in one package: the valve, the float, the six inch float arm and the two adjust screws that hold your water level where you set it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmidley fountains were built over a long run and the float and valve came in two styles. This is the \u003cstrong\u003enew style\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your fountain takes the earlier pattern, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smidley-915fvf-3-and-5-fountain-float-and-valve\"\u003eold style 915FVF float and valve\u003c\/a\u003e is the one to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 915FVF, new style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/strong\u003e complete float and valve assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValve base:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/4 inch thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrifice:\u003c\/strong\u003e .25 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 1\/4 by 3 inch high density poly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloat arm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 inches, with several float mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjust screws:\u003c\/strong\u003e two, heavy duty poly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smidley #3 and #5 cattle fountains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in the assembly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/smidley-915fvf-valve-only\"\u003eFountain valve\u003c\/a\u003e, 3\/4 inch base with a .25 inch orifice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/smidley-915fvf-new-style-float\"\u003eNew style poly float\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/smidley-915fvf-new-style-float-arm\"\u003eSix inch float arm\u003c\/a\u003e with brass inserts at each mounting point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smidley-valve-adjust-screw\"\u003evalve adjust screws\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is also sold on its own, so once the assembly is in you can replace a single worn part instead of the whole head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld style or new style, how do I tell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the old assembly out and compare it against the photos on both listings. The valve body and the way the arm meets it are the giveaway. If you would rather not guess, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003esend us a message\u003c\/a\u003e with a photo and your fountain number and we will tell you which one you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I set the water level?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The two adjust screws clamp the arm against the valve wherever you position it, so the level is set by hand and then held.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need the whole assembly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly if more than one piece is involved. The float, the arm, the screws and the valve are all stocked separately and linked above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI am on high pressure, is this the right valve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the standard pressure fountain valve. For a high pressure line, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smidley-high-pressure-valve-with-hood-100927\"\u003eSmidley high pressure valve with hood, part 100927\u003c\/a\u003e instead, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask us\u003c\/a\u003e and we will check your line pressure against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #b9902a; background:#fdf8e9; padding:16px 18px; margin:18px 0; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px; font-weight:700; color:#8a6a1f;\"\u003eNot sure which style your fountain takes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eSend us a message\u003c\/a\u003e with your fountain number and a photo of the old float and valve. We will match the style for you before you order, which beats sending the wrong one back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Smidley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111262146755,"sku":"915FVF","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/1894\/5731\/files\/smidley_915FVF_New_Style_float_and_valve_3a1fd1e9-7340-4a72-be81-51feabd9edf6.png?v=1793470449","url":"https:\/\/www.petecosupply.com\/products\/smidley-915fvf-new-style-3-and-5-fountain-float-and-valve","provider":"PeteCo Supply, LLC. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}