A float valve that needs to be supervised serves no purpose at all. Jooste Cylinders & Pump Company showcased their leak-proof HDPE Float Valve at Nampo earlier this year.
Jooste Cylinder & Pump Co (PTY) Ltd was established by Christie Jooste in 1967. He manufactured the first stainless steel windmill borehole cylinder in 1989 and won the “Cullinan Good Engineering Design Award” a few years later.
In December 2013, the company was sold to Conleth Costigan and he brought with him a new vision: a vision to expand the market in South Africa and Africa, to develop new products and to improve existing products such as their float valves.
The float valve can be used in various applications, including water supply systems and agricultural irrigation. The primary function of the float valve is to open or close to maintain a predetermined water level. A necessity for every farmer to ensure that water troughs and tanks are kept full.
The HDPE float valve guarantees maximum water flow with a leak-proof seal. The ball is manufactured from closed-cell polyurethane which ensures that the ball will always float, even if it has been damaged by livestock.
The new and improved HDPE, full flow float valve is produced in two different sizes, namely 25 mm for high pressure (10 bar) with a flow capacity of over 20 000 ℓ/hr and a 32 mm for low pressure (3 bar) with a flow capacity of up to 30 000 ℓ/hr.
Herman Keulder (Jooste Representative), Conleth Costigan (MD), Shaun Costigan (Jooste Production Manager).
Advantages:
- Leak-proof seal
- Corrosion resistant
- The ball will always float
- Valve can be changed
- Easy to install
- Easy to service
Jooste Products are also available in Namibia. For more information about their float valve or other products, you can contact Jooste Cylinders & Pump Co (PTY) ltd on 021-854-6518 or send an e-mail to orders@joostecylinders.com. Also visit www.joostecylinders.com.
