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Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around the
adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
"Ray" wrote in message ... Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M No. However, that is a 1973 patent number. Here is a model that looks close: http://www.fnwvalve.com/FNWValve/pro...874&NavLink=39 http://www.fnwvalve.com/FNWValve/ass...Fig.120105.pdf Is there a part number on the other side? |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
I looked with a mirror on the other side, Couldnt see any make or model . "MIB" wrote in message ... "Ray" wrote in message ... Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M No. However, that is a 1973 patent number. Here is a model that looks close: http://www.fnwvalve.com/FNWValve/pro...874&NavLink=39 http://www.fnwvalve.com/FNWValve/ass...Fig.120105.pdf Is there a part number on the other side? I looked with a mirror on the other side, Couldnt see any make or model . |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze.... -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
"Steve Barker" wrote in message ... On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote: Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze.... -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in there with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. I read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body. |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote:
"Steve wrote in message ... On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote: Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze.... -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in there with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. I read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body. make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in 15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it anyway and being without water. -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
"Steve Barker" wrote in message ... On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote: "Steve wrote in message ... On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote: Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze.... -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in there with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. I read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body. make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in 15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it anyway and being without water. -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email Sounds like you have all the answers |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
"Ray" wrote The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in there with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. I read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body. That may make it easier, but after 35 years, chances are the housing and insides are crap and the unit will have to be replaced anyway. Many regulators have a metal tag under the adjusting screw. That will have the pressure and the model number. Were any other houses build on the street at the same time? Maybe you can see theirs better. You can try matching it up with major brands, such as Watts. |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
On Jun 8, 10:37*pm, "Ray" wrote:
"Steve Barker" wrote in message ... On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote: Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. * It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M Just put in a new one. *Jeeeeze.... -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, * *To get in there with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. * I read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body. I have rebuilt Watts regulator (valve seal,valve stem, and diaphram) but to get a wrench (and back-up wrench) in there...you will still need quite a hole! |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
"Ray" wrote:
"Steve Barker" wrote in message m... On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote: "Steve wrote in message ... On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote: Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking -snip- http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze.... The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in there with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. I read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body. make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in 15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it anyway and being without water. Sounds like you have all the answers He may not have all of them-- but he has the right ones in this case. Yet you come off like the know-it-all that asks a question and doesn't like the [good] advice he gets so he 'bites' the hand that is trying to feed him. Have a nice life- Jim |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
On 6/9/2010 12:40 AM, Ray wrote:
"Steve wrote in message ... On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote: "Steve wrote in message ... On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote: Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze.... -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in there with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. I read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body. make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in 15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it anyway and being without water. -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email Sounds like you have all the answers nope, but i have been known for doing things the easy way. -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
"Jim Elbrecht" wrote in message ... "Ray" wrote: "Steve Barker" wrote in message om... On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote: "Steve wrote in message ... On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote: Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking -snip- http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze.... The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in there with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. I read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body. make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in 15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it anyway and being without water. Sounds like you have all the answers He may not have all of them-- but he has the right ones in this case. Yet you come off like the know-it-all that asks a question and doesn't like the [good] advice he gets so he 'bites' the hand that is trying to feed him. Have a nice life- Jim I dont remember asking how to do any of the work.... This will entail ripping out the basement interior wall and access panel drywall and framing. Big Mess in the family room. replacing the valve, rebuilding the wall, drywall, priming, painting which I think will take more than 15 minutes. All of which I have plenty of experience doing. I only explore the possibility of rebuilding the valve. I didnt even ask about that. I asked what model the valve might be. MIB was the person very helpful ! |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
On 6/9/2010 11:22 AM, Ray wrote:
"Jim wrote in message ... wrote: "Steve wrote in message ... On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote: "Steve wrote in message ... On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote: Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking -snip- http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze.... The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in there with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. I read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body. make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in 15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it anyway and being without water. Sounds like you have all the answers He may not have all of them-- but he has the right ones in this case. Yet you come off like the know-it-all that asks a question and doesn't like the [good] advice he gets so he 'bites' the hand that is trying to feed him. Have a nice life- Jim I dont remember asking how to do any of the work.... This will entail ripping out the basement interior wall and access panel drywall and framing. Big Mess in the family room. replacing the valve, rebuilding the wall, drywall, priming, painting which I think will take more than 15 minutes. All of which I have plenty of experience doing. I only explore the possibility of rebuilding the valve. I didnt even ask about that. I asked what model the valve might be. MIB was the person very helpful ! this item should not be behind a wall anyway. I'd do the repair properly and make an access panel or door for future access. Surely it's near the main valve anyway, right? Or at least it should be. s -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
On Jun 8, 10:44*pm, "Ray" wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. * It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M The rebuild kit for mine was not much less than a whole new unit. Slapped it in and turned the water back on. It was suggested by 2 different plumbing supply houses that rebuilding them is just not worth the trouble. |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
On 6/9/2010 2:30 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Jun 8, 10:44 pm, wrote: Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M The rebuild kit for mine was not much less than a whole new unit. Slapped it in and turned the water back on. It was suggested by 2 different plumbing supply houses that rebuilding them is just not worth the trouble. I replaced ours last year. It was a quick job because it had a half union. Just out of curiosity I asked how much the rebuild kit cost and it was only a few bucks less than a brand new regulator. They said no one ever buys them for that reason. Same thing with the single handle laundry valve. It had a little drip. The rebuild kit was $1 less than a new valve and looked like it would be a bear to install. I removed two screws, swapped the valve assembly, installed the screws and the job was done. |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
On Jun 9, 3:14*pm, George wrote:
On 6/9/2010 2:30 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote: On Jun 8, 10:44 pm, *wrote: Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. * It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M The rebuild kit for mine was not much less than a whole new unit. Slapped it in and turned the water back on. It was suggested by 2 different plumbing supply houses that rebuilding them is just not worth the trouble. I replaced ours last year. It was a quick job because it had a half union. Just out of curiosity I asked how much the rebuild kit cost and it was only a few bucks less than a brand new regulator. They said no one ever buys them for that reason. Same thing with the single handle laundry valve. It had a little drip. The rebuild kit was $1 less than a new valve and looked like it would be a bear to install. I removed two screws, swapped the valve assembly, installed the screws and the job was done.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - "It was a quick job because it had a half union." Did you have to sweat anything? Mine had a union, but even after loosening it, there was no way to get the regulator out. I had to cut a pipe on one side and sweat in a repair coupling. It was no big deal...less work that adding the access panel to close off the hole in the ceiling. That was fun...feel free to ask how I did that - and made it look good too. |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
Steve Barker wrote:
On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote: "Steve wrote in message ... On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote: Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze.... -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in there with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. I read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body. make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in 15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it anyway and being without water. I don't know the ratings for shark bites, but the pressure before the regulator could be well over 150psi. After the regulator it's no problem but before it....???? Maybe the water company will tell you the approximate pressure? |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
On Jun 11, 9:37*am, Tony wrote:
Steve Barker wrote: On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote: "Steve *wrote in message om... On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote: Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. * It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M Just put in a new one. *Jeeeeze.... -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, * *To get in there with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. * I read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body. make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in 15 minutes or less. *And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it anyway and being without water. I don't know the ratings for shark bites, but the pressure before the regulator could be well over 150psi. *After the regulator it's no problem but before it....???? *Maybe the water company will tell you the approximate pressure?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I sure hope Shark Bites are rated for street pressure. I just installed 2 so I could "upgrade" the backyard hose bib to street pressure I tapped into the street pressure copper that goes to front hose bib and ran PEX across the basement to the back yard bib. Actually, I already knew that they are. Stolen without permission from: http://www.cashacme.com/_images/pdf_...EX_Install.pdf Maximum Working Pressu 160psi @ 73.4°F (23°C) 100psi @ 180°F (80°C) 80psi @ 200°F (93°C) As long as it stays under 180°F in my basement, I should be OK. |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
On Jun 9, 1:40*am, "Ray" wrote:
"Steve Barker" wrote in message ... On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote: "Steve *wrote in message om... On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote: Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. * It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M Just put in a new one. *Jeeeeze.... -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, * *To get in there with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. I read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body. make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in 15 minutes or less. *And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it anyway and being without water. -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email Sounds like you have all the answers- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - "Sounds like you have all the answers." I don't know if he has *all* the answers, but he sure has this one. Before I knew about SharkBites I made a big hole in my basement bathroom ceiling and sweated a new regulator in. Sure wish I knew about SharkBites back them. SharkBites are *sweet*, especially for cramped spots and quick fixes. A few weekends ago I turned off the water, cut the pipe going to a hose bib, slapped on a SharkBite cap and had the water back on before the commercial was over. I was back in the shop watching the ball game without missing a pitch. |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
On Jun 11, 2:32*pm, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Jun 9, 1:40*am, "Ray" wrote: "Steve Barker" wrote in message m... On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote: "Steve *wrote in message om... On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote: Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. * It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M Just put in a new one. *Jeeeeze.... -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, * *To get in there with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. I read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body. make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in 15 minutes or less. *And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it anyway and being without water. -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email Sounds like you have all the answers- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - "Sounds like you have all the answers." I don't know if he has *all* the answers, but he sure has this one. Before I knew about SharkBites I made a big hole in my basement bathroom ceiling and sweated a new regulator in. Sure wish I knew about SharkBites back them. SharkBites are *sweet*, especially for cramped spots and quick fixes. A few weekends ago I turned off the water, cut the pipe going to a hose bib, slapped on a SharkBite cap and had the water back on before the commercial was over. I was back in the shop watching the ball game without missing a pitch.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - P.S. Forgot to mention that SharkBites let you work on pipes that have water in them, something that makes sweating a bit troublesome. I once tried to sweat a cap onto a pipe that had some water in it. The steam built up and shot it across the basement. |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Jun 11, 9:37 am, Tony wrote: Steve Barker wrote: On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote: "Steve wrote in message ... On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote: Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze.... -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in there with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. I read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body. make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in 15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it anyway and being without water. I don't know the ratings for shark bites, but the pressure before the regulator could be well over 150psi. After the regulator it's no problem but before it....???? Maybe the water company will tell you the approximate pressure?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I sure hope Shark Bites are rated for street pressure. I just installed 2 so I could "upgrade" the backyard hose bib to street pressure I tapped into the street pressure copper that goes to front hose bib and ran PEX across the basement to the back yard bib. Actually, I already knew that they are. Stolen without permission from: http://www.cashacme.com/_images/pdf_...EX_Install.pdf Maximum Working Pressu 160psi @ 73.4°F (23°C) 100psi @ 180°F (80°C) 80psi @ 200°F (93°C) As long as it stays under 180°F in my basement, I should be OK. You should have a little leeway there with your temps! :-) Unless a fire breaks out, then it may fail and put out the fire! I more curious than anything, what is your pressure at what time? Early morning should be the highest before people start getting ready for work. |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
On 6/11/2010 2:24 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Jun 11, 9:37 am, wrote: Steve Barker wrote: On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote: "Steve wrote in message ... On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote: Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze.... -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in there with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. I read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body. make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in 15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it anyway and being without water. I don't know the ratings for shark bites, but the pressure before the regulator could be well over 150psi. After the regulator it's no problem but before it....???? Maybe the water company will tell you the approximate pressure?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I sure hope Shark Bites are rated for street pressure. I just installed 2 so I could "upgrade" the backyard hose bib to street pressure I tapped into the street pressure copper that goes to front hose bib and ran PEX across the basement to the back yard bib. Actually, I already knew that they are. Stolen without permission from: http://www.cashacme.com/_images/pdf_...EX_Install.pdf Maximum Working Pressu 160psi @ 73.4°F (23°C) 100psi @ 180°F (80°C) 80psi @ 200°F (93°C) As long as it stays under 180°F in my basement, I should be OK. Not sure I would assume that pressure will never exceed 100psi. Water systems tend to have lots of spikes and also off peak pressure buildup. I have gauges on both sides of the regulator and it isn't unusual to see street pressure showing 130 psi at 4 AM. The prior water company here started to cheap out and switched to plastic for service lines. After a few years they were plagued with leaks. The water company that bought them out spent years replacing the plastic used by the prior company. |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
"Tony" wrote I don't know the ratings for shark bites, but the pressure before the regulator could be well over 150psi. After the regulator it's no problem but before it....???? Maybe the water company will tell you the approximate pressure? Shark bites are good for 160. Street pressure is usually in the 80 to 120 range. |
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator
On Jun 8, 11:37*pm, "Ray" wrote:
"Steve Barker" wrote in message ... On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote: Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. * It i leaking around the adjusting screw... I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model. The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975 http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg M Just put in a new one. *Jeeeeze.... -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, * *To get in there with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. * I read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body. Mine was a royal pain to get at too. Now is the time to take care of that so you can get to it easy next time. JImmie |
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