{"product_id":"jobe-vortex-bottom-fill-valve","title":"Jobe Vortex Bottom Fill Float Valve","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.6em; font-weight:700; line-height:1.25; margin:0 0 0.6em;\"\u003eJobe Vortex Bottom Fill Float Valve – High-Flow Underwater Trough Valve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips directly from the manufacturer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJobe Vortex Bottom Fill Float Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-flow water trough float valve\u003c\/strong\u003e for the automatic filling of \u003cstrong\u003elivestock troughs\u003c\/strong\u003e and water storage tanks. It's configured for \u003cstrong\u003eunderwater mounting only\u003c\/strong\u003e, side or bottom entry, and Jobe rates the Vortex range at \u003cstrong\u003e600 L\/min (about 158 gpm)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003etapered float\u003c\/strong\u003e on a nylon cord opens a small pilot valve when the water level drops, which activates the \u003cstrong\u003emain diaphragm valve\u003c\/strong\u003e. It \u003cstrong\u003eshuts down slowly to help minimize water hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e, and holds your water level within a 3\/4\"–2-1\/2\" range that increases as inlet pressure increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJobe calls the Vortex a good choice wherever \u003cstrong\u003ehigh flow and compact, robust, non-corrosive construction\u003c\/strong\u003e are needed. The \u003cstrong\u003evalve unscrews from the tail\u003c\/strong\u003e for easy valve seal access, the float sets by hand with \u003cstrong\u003eno tools\u003c\/strong\u003e, a built-in switch \u003cstrong\u003elocks it off\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a port accepts Jobe's \u003cstrong\u003eFrostPro anti-freeze device\u003c\/strong\u003e (sold separately). Available in \u003cstrong\u003e1-1\/4\", 1-1\/2\" and 2\" inlets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.3em; font-weight:700; margin:1.2em 0 0.4em;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderwater Mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide or bottom entry, below the water line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated at 600 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJobe's high-flow rating for the Vortex range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Seal Access\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe valve unscrews from the tail for quick access to the valve seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGradual Shut-Off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShuts down slowly to help minimize water hammer in your lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTool-Free Adjustment \u0026amp; Lock Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet the float position by hand, and lock the valve off when you need to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.3em; font-weight:700; margin:1.2em 0 0.4em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInlet Sizes: 1-1\/4\", 1-1\/2\", 2\"\u003cbr\u003e\nRated Flow: 600 L\/min (about 158 gpm)\u003cbr\u003e\nOperating Pressure: 5–100 psi (0.3–7 bar)\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Temperature: 140°F (60°C)\u003cbr\u003e\nWater Level Differential: 3\/4\"–2-1\/2\" (20–60mm), increases with inlet pressure\u003cbr\u003e\nMounting: Underwater only — side or bottom entry (not for top mounting)\u003cbr\u003e\nFloat: Tapered HDPE float (standard)\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterials: Glass-filled nylon body, EPDM diaphragm, TPU seal, HDPE float, 304 stainless steel hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1749\/0017\/files\/Vortex-Bottom-Fill-Info.pdf?v=1792091288\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0000EE;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJobe Vortex Bottom Fill Spec Sheet (PDF)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.3em; font-weight:700; margin:1.2em 0 0.4em;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be mounted above water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Bottom Fill is for underwater mounting only (side or bottom entry). For above-water mounting, Jobe makes the standard Vortex Float Valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs underwater mounting allowed where I am?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJobe recommends checking that underwater mounting is allowed by your local regulations before installing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a smaller inlet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor underwater mounting in 1\/2\" to 1-1\/4\" sizes, Jobe's Megaflow Trough Valve is the smaller option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig flow, mounted below the water line — the Jobe Vortex Bottom Fill keeps high-demand troughs full.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jobe","offers":[{"title":"1-1\/4\"","offer_id":67624427094071,"sku":"W-VLV-0903","price":311.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-1\/2\"","offer_id":67624427126839,"sku":"W-VLV-0904","price":316.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\"","offer_id":67624427159607,"sku":"W-VLV-0905","price":325.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1749\/0017\/files\/Jobe_Vortex_Bottom_Fill_2000x2000_a96968c3-a33c-44c4-a602-15af19afd677.jpg?v=1792091411","url":"https:\/\/powerflexfence.com\/products\/jobe-vortex-bottom-fill-valve","provider":"Powerflex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}