How the Fluidmaster Valve Works

Float

Control Stem
Arm

Pressure
Space

Arm

Pressure
Space
Seal

Seal

Port

Supply
Line
Water

WHEN TANK IS FLUSHED

As the float drops, the arm raises
the stainless steel control stem. This
releases water from the pressure
space above the seal.

Port

Seat

Supply
Line Seat
Water

Once the water has escaped from the

pressure space, water pressure from
the incoming supply line pushes the
seal up off the seat, allowing water to
flow through the ports and fill the tank.

Float

Control Stem
Pressure
Space

WATER
WASTE
SIGNAL
When a tank leak
lowers the water level,
the float drops. This
triggers the valve to refill the tank, even when
the toilet has not been
flushed. This on/off
sound is an immediate
indication of water
waste. Typical cause of
such a leak is a faulty
flapper.

Flow Passages

Port

Arm

Arm
Pressure
Space

Seating
Surface

Port
Supply
Line
Water

As the tank fills, the float rises. The

control stem moves down. This allows
water into the pressure space above
the seal. The self-cleaning action of the
control stem moving up and down
through the seal keeps flow passages
free of foreign particles. This ensures
proper valve performance.

Supply
Line
Water

Seating
Surface

WHEN TANK IS FULL

Once the pressure space is full,
the valve closes. This is because the
pressure space area is eight times
larger than the seating surface.

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