Vanguard VF6 Push Button Float Valve 1.5 Inches

Product Description

The VANGUARD VF6 is a 1.5-inch push button float designed for use in plumbing float valve assemblies and water level control applications. This plastic float actuates via a push button mechanism, making it suitable for cisterns, tanks, and similar water management systems where reliable buoyancy and consistent water level triggering are required. Weighing approximately 0.025 pounds, the VF6 is a lightweight, easy-to-handle component. It is sold individually and is a standard replacement or add-on accessory within float valve and hose systems serviced by plumbing professionals.

The VF6 is intended for residential and light commercial plumbing applications involving float valve assemblies. Common installation scenarios include toilet tanks, water storage cisterns, livestock troughs, and similar tank-fill systems where a float mechanism controls water inflow. It fits within the broader category of float valves and accessories and is typically installed or replaced during routine plumbing service calls.

Key Features

• Push button actuation for straightforward float engagement and release
• 1.5-inch float size suited for standard float valve assemblies
• Lightweight plastic construction at approximately 0.025 pounds
• Sold as a single unit for precise replacement quantities
• Compatible with float valve and hose accessory systems in plumbing applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement float accessory for standard residential and light commercial float valve assemblies in plumbing systems.

Installation Notes

Installation of float valve components should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with applicable IPC and local plumbing code requirements. Shut off the water supply and depressurize the line before removing or replacing any float valve assembly components. Inspect the valve seat and associated hardware for wear before installing the new float. Do not overtighten plastic fittings or mounting hardware.