{"product_id":"smidley-915fvf-new-style-float","title":"Smidley 915FVF New Style Float","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe new style poly float for the Smidley 915FVF float and valve. High density poly, 4 1\/4 inches by 3 inches, and the piece that rides the water and tells the valve when to shut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 915FVF float, new style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 1\/4 by 3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high density poly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounts on:\u003c\/strong\u003e the six inch float arm, at any of its mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smidley #3 and #5 cattle fountains with the new style assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it sits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe float threads onto the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smidley-915fvf-new-style-float-arm\"\u003esix inch float arm\u003c\/a\u003e, and the arm meets the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smidley-915fvf-valve-only\"\u003efountain valve\u003c\/a\u003e through a pair of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smidley-valve-adjust-screw\"\u003eadjust screws\u003c\/a\u003e. Moving the float along the arm changes the depth the trough fills to, and the screws hold whatever you set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich mounting point should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart where the old float was. The arm offers several points so one arm suits more than one fill depth, and the original position is the one your fountain was set up with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the float repairable if it takes on water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. A float that has taken on water sits low and cannot be dried out or sealed, so it is replaced rather than repaired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld style or new style?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the new style float. If your fountain runs the earlier assembly, order the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smidley-915fvf-3-and-5-fountain-float-and-valve\"\u003eold style 915FVF float and valve\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask us\u003c\/a\u003e about the matching float.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy the float, arm and screws together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smidley-915fvf-new-style-3-and-5-fountain-float-and-valve\"\u003ecomplete new style 915FVF assembly\u003c\/a\u003e has all of them plus the valve.\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;\"\u003eMatch it before you order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMeasure the old float. This one is 4 1\/4 by 3 inches. If yours is a different size or shape you have the other style, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003ea message with a photo\u003c\/a\u003e will settle it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Smidley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111262212291,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/1894\/5731\/files\/smidley_915FVF_new_style_float_only_75212f12-4011-4064-babf-ef39f8cae2a4.png?v=1793470450","url":"https:\/\/www.petecosupply.com\/products\/smidley-915fvf-new-style-float","provider":"PeteCo Supply, LLC. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}