Asked by Kip. (Sep 30 00 9:10 PM) African elephants are the largest land animals with body growth continuing for up to 30 years. Bulls (males) may reach a height of 9-13 feet (3-41/2 m) at the shoulder and weigh between 9,000-13,000 pounds (4,500-6,000 kg).
(June 2013). A ballcock (also balltap or float valve) is a mechanism or machine for filling water tanks, such as those found in flush toilets, while avoiding overflow and (in the event of low water pressure) backflow.June 2013). A ballcock (also balltap or float valve) is a mechanism or machine for filling water tanks, such as those found in flush toilets, while avoiding overflow and (in the event of low water pressure) backflow.
Ballcocks allow water to pass into the tank when the toilet is flushed and shut off the water when the tank fills. Shown here are two popular types of ballcock assemblies. The plunger type has a float arm which applies pressure on a valve and plunger to seal off the incoming water.