{"product_id":"jobe-vortex-partfill-valve","title":"Jobe Vortex Partfill Float Valve","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.6em; font-weight:700; line-height:1.25; margin:0 0 0.6em;\"\u003eJobe Vortex Partfill Float Valve – High-Flow Top-Up Valve for Rainwater Harvesting Tanks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips directly from the manufacturer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJobe Vortex Partfill Float Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-flow water tank float valve\u003c\/strong\u003e built for \u003cstrong\u003erainwater harvesting tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e. During dry spells it automatically keeps a \u003cstrong\u003elow reserve of water\u003c\/strong\u003e in the tank from your mains or pump supply — so the services fed by the tank keep running, while \u003cstrong\u003eleaving capacity for the next rain\u003c\/strong\u003e to fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how it works: as the tank empties, a \u003cstrong\u003eweighted float\u003c\/strong\u003e travels down its \u003cstrong\u003e8.2 ft (2.5m) cord\u003c\/strong\u003e and sits on the bottom stop, which opens the valve. The valve runs until the float lifts clear of the stop, then simply rises and falls with the water as rain fills the tank — so the Partfill \u003cstrong\u003eonly tops up when rainfall isn't enough\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve installs \u003cstrong\u003ethrough the side wall of the storage tank\u003c\/strong\u003e, above the overflow level to prevent backflow, and Jobe rates it for \u003cstrong\u003eall makes and models of rainwater harvesting tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Jobe rates the Vortex range at \u003cstrong\u003e600 L\/min (about 158 gpm)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it comes in \u003cstrong\u003e1-1\/4\", 1-1\/2\" and 2\" inlets\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003evalve unscrews from the tail\u003c\/strong\u003e for easy access.\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\u003eKeeps a Low Reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaintains a minimum water level during dry periods while leaving room for rainwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly Runs When Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTops up only when rainfall can't keep the level above the bottom stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide-Wall Mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstalls through the side wall of the tank, above the overflow level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLock-Off Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLock the valve in the off position whenever you need to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Valve Access\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe valve unscrews from the tail.\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: 5–150 psi (0.3–10 bar)\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Temperature: 140°F (60°C)\u003cbr\u003e\nLevel Differential: Up to 6\" (150mm), depending on pressure\u003cbr\u003e\nFloat Cord: 8.2 ft (2.5m)\u003cbr\u003e\nMounting: Through the tank side wall, above the overflow\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-PARTFILL-INFO-2025.pdf?v=1792089978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0000EE;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJobe Vortex Partfill 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\u003eWill the Partfill fill my whole tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — that's the point. It keeps a low reserve so services fed by the tank keep running, and leaves the rest of the tank's capacity for rainwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does it mount?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough the side wall of the storage tank, above the tank's overflow level to prevent backflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVortex Partfill or Topaz Partfill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Vortex Partfill comes in larger 1-1\/4\" to 2\" inlets. For 1\/2\" to 1-1\/4\", see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jobe-topaz-partfill-valve\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJobe Topaz Partfill Float Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave the space for the rain, keep the water flowing — the Jobe Vortex Partfill takes care of the dry spells.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jobe","offers":[{"title":"1-1\/4\"","offer_id":67624343240759,"sku":"W-VLV-0902","price":338.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-1\/2\"","offer_id":67624343273527,"sku":"W-VLV-0903","price":346.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\"","offer_id":67624343306295,"sku":"W-VLV-0904","price":352.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1749\/0017\/files\/Jobe_Vortex_Partfill_2000x2000_85fd7352-23f5-40e9-9867-c43af535fac9.jpg?v=1792090147","url":"https:\/\/powerflexfence.com\/products\/jobe-vortex-partfill-valve","provider":"Powerflex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}