A self-regulating device controlling the supply of water in a tank, cistern, or toilet by means of a float connected to a valve that opens or closes with a change in water level
The mechanism that controls the flow of water into a gravity-operated toilet tank The ballcock is controlled by the float mechanism floating in the water in the tank When the toilet is flushed, the float drops and opens the ballcock, allowing water to enter the tank and/or bowl The float rises as the water level in the tank is restored, and shuts off the ballcock when the tank is completely filled Also referred to as a float valve
Also referred to as float valve or fill valve The mechanism that controls the flow of water into a gravity-operated toilet tank The ballcock is controlled by the float mechanism floating in the water in the tank When the toilet is flushed, the float drops and opens the ballcock, allowing water to enter the tank and to flow through the bowl refill tube The float rises as water level in tank is restored and shuts off the ballcock when the tank is completely filled