Jobe Valves Vortex Bottom Fill Float Valve: High-Flow Control, Fully Concealed Some installations don't have room for a top-mounted valve, or need the hardware kept out of sight and out of reach. The Vortex Bottom Fill is built for exactly that—a high-flow, float-operated valve configured for underwater mounting only, so it fills the tank from below while staying fully submerged and protected. A nylon cord connects the float to the valve, operating a pilot valve that triggers the main diaphragm as the water level drops. It's the same high-flow, compact, robust, non-corrosive construction the Vortex line is known for—just packaged for underwater installation. Applications: Animal drinking troughs Water storage tanks Features: High flow, compact, robust construction Mounts horizontally or vertically Made from corrosion-resistant materials Valve unscrews from tail for easy valve seal access Shuts down slowly to minimize water hammer ¾"–2½" (20–60mm) water level differential (increases as water inlet pressure increases) Pressure rating 5–100 PSI (0.3–7 Bar) Float position easily adjustable with no tools Valve has a switch to lock it in the off position Port to connect the FrostPro anti-freeze device Selecting the Right Inlet Size Match your valve's inlet size to your supply plumbing—a 2" valve won't outperform a 1" supply line, since your flow rate is always limited by the smallest pipe in the system. Vortex uses a threaded tail rather than the swappable Detach system on Topaz and Megaflow, but you're not locked in at purchase: a replacement Vortex tail is available in 1.25", 1.5", and 2" sizes, so if your plumbing changes later, you can swap the tail instead of replacing the whole valve. Warranty Information Jobe Valves will replace or repair product that fails due to faulty parts or manufacturing for 2 years from dated proof of purchase. Jobe Valves does not accept any liability whatsoever for any consequential damage caused, or associated costs involved, in the malfunction or in the replacing or repairing of any Jobe product. Ordering more than one? Bulk pricing is available on multi-valve orders — contact us and let us know what you need. For more information on the Jobe Valves Vortex Bottom Fill float valve, review the information sheet, or explore the full Jobe Valves Vortex product family, or compare Vortex to Rojo, Topaz, and Megaflow if you're not sure this is the right line for you.
