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A cheap form of self-closing tap is a cistern float valve with a bungee spring, used for latrine handwash facilities in camping communities in the UK.

To cater for a child needing to use two hands to hold a container, the valve can be treadle operated.

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A cheap form of self-closing tap is a cistern float valve with a bungee spring, used for latrine handwash facilities in camping communities in the UK.

To cater for a child needing to use two hands to hold a container, the valve can be treadle operated.

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For the moment, the image can be accessed here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gdlov0y7lbuzgp8/Floatvalve%20tap.jpg?dl=0

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A cheap form of self-closing tap is a cistern float valve with a bungee spring, used for latrine handwash facilities in camping communities in the UK.

To cater for a child needing to use two hands to hold a container, the valve can be treadle operated.

I am having difficulty uploading an image, but will try again later. image description


For the moment, the image can be accessed here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gdlov0y7lbuzgp8/Floatvalve%20tap.jpg?dl=0

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A cheap form of self-closing tap is a cistern float valve with a bungee spring, used for latrine handwash facilities in camping communities in the UK.

To cater for a child needing to use two hands to hold a container, the valve can be treadle operated.

This diagram is for a jerry can in the home, but is also applicable to a mains supply: image description