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This Kerick VTI3222INIV01 vertical tank is made of BPA-free copolyester plastic for potable water service and is intended as a direct replacement for use in ice makers. The valve has a 0.062" orifice and its estimated rate of flow is 0.34 gallons per minute (gpm) at 40 pounds per square inch (psi) and 0.46 gpm at 60 psi. The valve inlet has 1/4" NPT male threads and includes a compression fitting for use with tubing. This unit complies with the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) 169 and 61 standards for food and water equipment. The tank is made from BPA (bisphenol-A )-free copolyester, the valve is made of NSF-approved PVC (polyvinyl chloride), its replaceable seals are made of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) for durability and chemical resistance, and its float is made from HDPE (high density polyethylene) for non-absorption. The vertical tank and valve unit is 4" high, 2.5" wide, and 6" deep.
Specifications
Food equipment standardNSF 169Drinking water equipment standardNSF 61Dimensions*4 x 2.5 x 6" (H x W x D)*H is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.
Float valves use a rod and float ball attached to a valve shutoff lever to control flow in or out of a tank. The float ball rises or falls with the level of liquid in the tank, changing the angle of the valve shutoff lever. When the angle of the valve lever changes sufficiently, the valve opens or closes. Float valves are rated according to the volume of liquid that can flow through them at a particular pressure to ensure the tank can be refilled as quickly as it is emptied. The material that a float valve is constructed from must be suitable for the liquid in which it operates, which may be corrosive or at an extreme temperature. Float valves are used to automatically regulate the level of liquid within tanks in a variety of applications, such as fountains, livestock water tanks, cooling towers, and chemical manufacturing plants.
Kerick Valve manufactures fluid level control valves for industrial applications. The company, founded in 1994, is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.
Mike
2025-09-05 18:19:37
Item as described/pictured.
Johnathan Hottell
2025-07-13 11:35:45
EDIT: One year later now when the ice melts it backflows into the device and out of the overflow. I gave up and purchased a side tank.For this to work you would need to take the float out and put it in a bigger container where it doesn't overflow if the level rises a few inches when the ice melts.-------First off this is not a plug and play part, you need to not be afraid of pluming and some DIY.I mounted it with his glue and magnets, some magnets glued to the little tank and magnets glued to the ice maker for extra strength. You need to mount it so it just fills the ice maker above the minimum line. Tipping the tank over will allow water to freely flow out of the overflow so you want it secure.The outlet of the valve wasn’t threaded, maybe you can just jamb the fill hose in there, I don’t know, I actually had a 1/4 tap and I carefully tapped the plastic and screwed in a 1/4 tubing 90. It is is super low pressure maybe an OZ of pressure gravity feed into the ice maker reservoir.Finally yes it was dumb trying to take the cover off to get some parts out that shipped with it, the trick is that only half of the top cover slides to the side.
Kevin
2025-06-19 17:10:26
I only write reviews for great or poor experiences. The quality appears good and it installed well, however, the primary function failed. I hooked this to my ice maker and the valve does not work properly. As another reviewer stated, the valve does not fully shut off. It leaked, the reservoir overflowed and flooded my kitchen.
Jacob Rothenberger
2025-06-18 15:33:19
I purchased this to feed my opal ice machine, but was leery when seeing reviews about overfilling.1. Make sure your Vertical Tank is level. Tilting too far to the overflow will result in water spilling out of the overflow. Tilting too far to the valve will result in water spilling out the top of the tank. I started with magnets as many suggested, but eventually just 3D printed a holder for it (it's on Thingiverse if you want to print it out)2. Install a one way, 1/4" check valve going from this Vertical Tank into the ice machine. This will prevent any melting ice from filling up the Vertical Tank and overflowing it.3. Drop the valve using 2, 1/2" rubber washers under the plastic part of the tank. This will drop the fill level on the tank and prevent it from filling up as much as it is designed to. The tank comes apart on the top - one piece slides off and the part holding the valve uses tab grips - just gently pry it off.4. This was the trickiest issue to find. Make sure the float bulb is not touching the side of the tank! I suspect this is why so many other's are having issues with overfilling. I noticed that my 1/4 connector to provide water to the tank was pulling the float bulb to one side of the tank. This was creating enough friction to overflow the tank even though it would eventually shut off. Not the best design, but there aren't many other options out there.Hope this helps some folks!
jim stucki
2025-03-19 17:28:42
Replaced exact same thing on ice maker except the inlet was on the side of my old one. Foot of plastic 1/4 inch hose to adapt it
Wyatt
2025-02-06 12:46:58
I was surprised it actually worked. It was fairly easy to get set at the correct height. Now I never have to refill my Opal ice maker.
RM
2025-01-29 12:44:30
the vavle did not shut off water supply as it should. the valve continued to drip leak after setting
Weech
2024-12-22 14:54:01
Very disappointed. This thing fills my counter up with water every time. So sad.
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