How to Install a Megaflow Float Valve | Regenerative Ranching
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Providing clean water for your cattle is one of the most important things you can do as a grazier. Animal production is improved by providing this important resource. For cattle watered from a well or city water, the Megaflow float valve provides a trouble free solution to providing water on demand.
I am not affiliated with Megaflow Float Valve company and am not receiving remuneration for this endorsement. This is a product that I have found works the best for my operation.
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Can't tell you how helpful this was! Thank you for walking through the process step by step!
Thank you! I really enjoy your channel and content!! Keep ‘em coming!
Thanks so much! I’m setting up mine right now and your explanation is the most clear. You have a beautiful ranch and I look forward to watching your other videos🙏🏽
Thank you Sarah!
This is excellent thank you. Does it matter if the water outlet faces up? TIA
Good video with actionable information. I love those valves. I use tire tanks with the same valves. One thing that I do differently is to switch out the string on the valve with some lightweight galvanized wire. If I want to raise or lower the float for any reason I’ve found that I can move it in more precise increments with the wire VS the string. Good looking herd! What breed?
Great idea! Thank you!
Great explanation, simple, clear and easy!! Thanks.
Thank you!
Enjoyed the video Cliff...thanks buddy! Josh #stoneyridgefarmer
Thanks Josh! That was my very first video. Slowly getting the hang of it 😊
Could you provide me with a direct link to the adapter you used with the float?
Jobe Valves GHT/NPT 3/4" x 3/4" Union, Black www.amazon.com/dp/B06XJ6RV74/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_4CEEMEE2N71JF6E5T8R4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Cliff, Why wouldn’t you want to screw the female end of the washing machine hose directly to the male end of the Jobe valve vs. adding a double female coupler? Thank you in advance for your reply.
Because that was the hose I had on hand lol. Good point though!
I've got a similar setup, with a like-sized tank and herd. I've had my herd empty the tank on a hot day and dump it on its side, leaving me with a swamp. I strapped mine to a 4x4 pallet to make it tip-proof. It's not great solution, but is effective. Driving some fiberglass posts in on each side might also work.
Fiberglass posts are an excellent idea!
Can you give the the link to where you got your post to set your reel on. I can’t find them anywhere. Th ask for the video.
www.americangrazinglands.com/products/tarapost-reel-stand
Why didn’t you use the hole that comes in it?
Hi cliff I just installed my megaflow valves, I purchased mine on amazon and my product did not have the bulkhead screw on adapter or the oring I purchased those from Kencove, did your valves come with them in the box?? BWT thanks for the tutorial.
The valves I purchased did not come with the adapter either. I had to buy it separately. Thanks for watching. That was my first video. It was a bit rough 🥵
@@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher thanks for clearing that up thought I was getting ripped off. Lol we ended up buying 12 mega flow valves for our cow calf operation.
Good for you! I’m very happy with them. I hope they serve you well!
Thank you for posting this video. It was very helpful.
Most welcome!
How do you drain tub? I’m looking to get a Rubbermaid tub. It has a drain hole where I want to put the float. I don’t want to put another hole in. Can you drain without taking out float every time?
The trough I used had a separate threaded drain plug at the end of the trough. The only way to drain it without the drain plug is to tip it over, siphon it out, or pull out the Megaflow float valve.
Hi Jamie. How did that work with the rubbermaid tub. I just got an 1.25" megaflow valve. I wanted to do the same thing. It seems the clearance is limited and i may have to drill a new hole.
Enjoyed the video. How many acres total of pasture do you have for the 24 rotations?
About 140 acres.
Great video Cliff. You are cranking out the videos! Very informative. I’m a big fan. We are located in North Texas and raise cattle and pecans.
Thank you! Hopefully I can continue to provide information that’s useful!!
Happy cows......happy calves......but the udders on the cows look like they are dry ????????
And that’s the difference between a beef cow and a dairy cow. We don’t want them to be heavy milkers.
Great video. Awesome pastures.
It’s exhilarating.
Cliff you show a garden hose connector that needs to be ordered separately. Do you know the name of that piece and where we can order it?
Nevermind, I found it here:
www.jobevalves.com/products/product/fghtfnpt-adaptor
That’s correct! I got mine at Amazon. Jobe Valves J-ADF100 Garden Hose Adaptor, 3/4" GHT x 3/4" NPT with Swivel, 150PSI, Black UV Reinforced Nylon Material with Nitrile Seals a.co/d/b4qm8Mh
Gotta love seeing a clean water tank. Great explanations thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome!
Cool vid
Thanks!!