Homewerks 6 in. Polystyrene 1/4 in. Stock Tank Float

Maintain a steady water level in livestock troughs with confidence. The Homewerks 6 in. Polystyrene Stock Tank Float is a purpose-built buoyant component designed to work with standard float valve systems. Its lightweight, corrosion-resistant construction helps you avoid the maintenance headaches of metal floats while keeping your stock tanks properly filled.

Built from durable polystyrene, this stock tank float provides reliable buoyancy and predictable shut-off action for float valves. With a 6-inch length and a 1/4-inch connection, it’s designed to integrate with common float valve assemblies used in farm troughs, animal waterers, and stock tanks. The packaging is boxed for easy storage and replacement planning, so you can keep spares on hand and swap in minutes when needed.

Why this matters for you:

• Consistent water levels reduce the risk of evaporation waste and tank overflow, helping maintain hydration for your livestock without constant monitoring.
• Corrosion-free performance—polystyrene won’t rust like metal floats, cutting maintenance time and extending service life in damp barn environments.
• Simple compatibility with float valve systems that use a 1/4-inch connection; designed to slot into existing setups without special adapters.
• Convenient packaging — boxed packaging keeps parts protected and ready for stocking, making replacements straightforward.

Ideal use cases

• Livestock troughs for cattle, horses, sheep, and goats where a consistent water supply is critical.
• Farmyard stock tanks used in barns or barnyards that require reliable float valve operation.
• Garden or outdoor water troughs converted to automated filling systems with standard float valves.

Installation and practical tips

1. Shut off the water supply and drain the line if needed.
2. Remove the existing float (if replacing) and detach the current connection from the valve.
3. Attach the Homewerks 6 in. Polystyrene Stock Tank Float to the float valve using the 1/4-inch connection, ensuring a secure seal.
4. Turn the water back on and test the shut-off action by lifting and lowering the float to confirm proper operation.
5. Keep a spare float on hand in the boxed packaging for quick replacement when needed.

Designed by Homewerks, this stock tank float focuses on practical reliability for everyday farm and home water needs. If you’re looking for an affordable, buoyant alternative to metal floats that won’t corrode, this 6-inch polystyrene option delivers straightforward, dependable performance for float valve systems.