Application
The PumpBuddy® valve is an inlet control device which allows for variable minimum and maximum water level settings within a water tank when filling from a pump.
Operating Principal
The PumpBuddy® will be closed when both weights are submerged (maximum water level). The valve will remain closed until the bottom weight is exposed (minimum water level). The valve will then open and remain open until the maximum level is reached.
Benefits
- A high volume water inlet control device.
- Variable adjustment between minimum and maximum water levels.
- Reduces pump run time (saves electricity).
- Increases pump life.
Standards
- New Zealand patent application No. 535912
- Australian Class 11 patent application No. 1025211
- US Patent Application No. 11/604204
- RSA Patent Application No. 2006/09432
Specifications
| Working pressure |
55 - 1000 kPa [
8 - 150 P.S.I.] |
- Minimum inlet pressure 55 kPa (8 P.S.I.).
- Maximum inlet pressure 1000 kPa (150 P.S.I.).
Installation - Pumped water supply connection
- The PumpBuddy® valve MUST NOT be fitted to tanks used partially or entirely for storm water detention. (Detention is the slow release of water run-off to the storm water drain during and after rainfall events)
- Do not restrict inlet water flow.
- Not to be modified.
- Not to be connected to a mains water supply.
- Valve must be installed horizontally.
- The maximum level is set by adjusting the top weight cord (A).
- The minimum water level is set by adjusting the length of the cord between the two weights (B).
- Valve installation must be in accordance with local bylaws and council regulations.
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Product Codes
| PB 20 |
20mm (
¾" BSP) |
| PB 25 |
25mm (
1" BSP) |
| PB 32 |
32mm (
1¼" BSP) |
| Long Tail |
| PB 20 LT |
20mm (
¾" BSP) |
| PB 25 LT |
25mm (
1" BSP) |
Online Resources
Product Video
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Brochure
 Download the PumpBuddy® brochure in PDF format*
(3Mb file size). |
Technical Drawings
Download full set of technical drawings in PDF format*.
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US Spec
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