Exchangeable fill valve system and methods

Abstract

The disclosure is directed to an exchangeable fill valve system. In some embodiments, the system includes an interchangeable shank that enables attachment of different fill valve types. In some embodiments, the interchangeable shank enables different fill valve types to be removed from a fluid tank without also removing the interchangeable shank from the tank wall. In some embodiments, the interchangeable shank also houses an inline filter, where the filter can be accessed by disconnecting the fill valve. In some embodiments, the exchangeable fill valve system includes floats that capture fill water drives the floats down actuating a fill valve lever. In some embodiments, the floats include one or more holes that enable a timed discharge of the fill water from the floats.

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