Can You Pass This Basic Plumbing Quiz?Share:FacebookPinterestTwitterMailWhat role does a ball float play?76%Next Correct Incorrect A ball float, also referred to as a ballcock, is used in toilets to prevent overflow. What role does a ball float play? It prevents your washing machine from overflowing It prompts water to stop after you flush a toilet It helps your garbage disposal run smoothly It keeps your water heater from getting too hot 76%