{"product_id":"megaflow-trough-valve","title":"Jobe Megaflow Trough Valve","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.6em; font-weight:700; line-height:1.25; margin:0 0 0.6em;\"\u003eJobe Megaflow Trough Valve – High-Flow Underwater Float Valve for Livestock Troughs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips directly from the manufacturer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJobe Megaflow Trough Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-flow water trough float valve\u003c\/strong\u003e built 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 — which Jobe says \u003cstrong\u003ehelps avoid freezing\u003c\/strong\u003e and makes the valve \u003cstrong\u003eless prone to stock damage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe float connects to the valve with a nylon cord. When the water level drops, the float opens a small \u003cstrong\u003epilot valve\u003c\/strong\u003e, which activates the \u003cstrong\u003emain diaphragm valve\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003ehigh flow\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003epositive on\/off\u003c\/strong\u003e action. An \u003cstrong\u003einlet filter\u003c\/strong\u003e is built in, and the valve \u003cstrong\u003elocks off with a cord lock\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Megaflow mounts \u003cstrong\u003eside or bottom entry\u003c\/strong\u003e, and comes in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\", 3\/4\", 1\" and 1-1\/4\" inlets\u003c\/strong\u003e with short-tail and long-tail options — long tails are supplied with a \u003cstrong\u003ebacknut and seal washer\u003c\/strong\u003e for through-wall mounting. Built from \u003cstrong\u003ecorrosion-resistant materials\u003c\/strong\u003e with 304 stainless steel hardware, it's a good choice wherever a \u003cstrong\u003ecompact, robust, high-flow\u003c\/strong\u003e valve is needed.\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\u003eHelps avoid freezing and keeps the valve out of reach of livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Flow Pilot-Operated Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFloat-operated pilot valve drives the main diaphragm for fast refills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive On\/Off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean opening and closing as the float rises and falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Inlet Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilters incoming water at the valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLock the valve off whenever you need to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.3em; font-weight:700; margin:1.2em 0 0.4em;\"\u003eWhich Megaflow Is Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Tail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied with a backnut and seal washer for mounting through a trough or tank wall. Thread length: 3\/4\" – 1-1\/2\" | 1\" – 2-1\/8\" | 1-1\/4\" – 2-3\/8\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Tail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA compact, low-profile connection. Thread length: 1\" – 7\/8\" | 1-1\/4\" – 1\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-1\/4\" Detach Long Tail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong tail on Jobe's Detach base.\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\/2\", 3\/4\", 1\", 1-1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\nOperating Pressure: 5–150 psi (0.3–10 bar)\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Temperature: 140°F (60°C)\u003cbr\u003e\nWater Level Differential: 3\/4\"–2-1\/2\" (20–60mm), increases with water pressure\u003cbr\u003e\nMounting: Underwater only — side or bottom entry\u003cbr\u003e\nFloat: HDPE on polyester cord\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterials: Glass-filled nylon body, EPDM diaphragm, TPU seal, 304 stainless steel hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1749\/0017\/files\/MEGAFLOW-INFO-2025.pdf?v=1792075813\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0000EE;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJobe Megaflow 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\u003eWhy mount a trough valve underwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJobe notes underwater installation helps avoid freezing and makes the valve less prone to stock damage. Check that underwater mounting is allowed by your local regulations before installing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the Megaflow different from the Topaz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Megaflow mounts underwater only (side or bottom entry) with its float on a cord. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jobe-topaz-float-valve\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJobe Topaz Float Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e mounts above or below water, top, side or bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work on low-pressure systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Megaflow operates from 5 psi (0.3 bar) up to 150 psi (10 bar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOut of sight, out of reach, always flowing — the Jobe Megaflow keeps your troughs full.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jobe","offers":[{"title":"1-1\/4\" Detachable Long Tail","offer_id":40598634758199,"sku":"W-VLV-00713","price":83.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\" Long Tail","offer_id":27279802821,"sku":"W-VLV-00714","price":77.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\" Short Tail","offer_id":27279800709,"sku":"W-VLV-00711","price":78.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4\" Long Tail","offer_id":27279803717,"sku":"W-VLV-00715","price":76.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-1\/4\" Short Tail","offer_id":27279803269,"sku":"W-VLV-00712","price":79.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1749\/0017\/files\/Jobe_Megaflow_2000x2000_56ce88f9-64dc-4a18-8eb4-0e1bc3323951.jpg?v=1792076858","url":"https:\/\/powerflexfence.com\/products\/megaflow-trough-valve","provider":"Powerflex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}