Wilkins 34-70XL Pressure Regulator
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I have no idea. I doubt you could adjust this all the way down to 25, but I haven't tried. "Normal" household pressure is between 60 and 70 psi, which is where this is set by default.
Yes, it works perfectly.
xl, I believe, stands for "lead-light." free. Model 34- In 2013, the number 70 was retired.
The water spigot has a pressure gauge attached to it.
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My old model (not the XL version) was replaced. It was the perfect fit and function. It was a simple and quick process to install. Wilkins was contacted to confirm that the XL is the same size as the discontinued non XL, and they responded quickly, confirming that the XL is the same size as the discontinued non XL but without the lead.
year- Wilkins, 34 years of age The pressure from the street was no longer being stepped down by the 70 regulator. While the water company was doing some major work nearby, our meter blew its frost relief perforations two summers ago. It's a good thing any excess pressure that was present didn't blow anything in the house out. Whatever the cause, the pressure inside the house is now 84 PSI (not bad, but knowing I have a working regulator will help me sleep better). So I went online to look for a replacement and was ecstatic to discover that the same part number is still available. I think the internals are interchangeable, but I can't say for sure. The castings are identical, so I just reused the old threaded collar and swapped it out in five minutes. The regulator was set to 60 pounds right out of the box, which was ideal and completed the task. Wilkins, thank you for not reinventing the wheel when it isn't required! Also, thank you for continuing to use high-quality bronze castings, stainless steel, and buna rubber internals in your products. Greetings from the United States of America!.
I had intended to replace our pressure regulator, but the location of the old one prevented me from doing so. Because it was enclosed by the floor joist and a wall constructed directly below it. Because it was a single union connection, I couldn't get rid of it. If it hadn't been for the fact that this product's design was backwards compatible inside the regulator, it could have become a much bigger job. I was able to gut the new one, clean out the old one, and replace the defective parts inside; I admire Wilkins' ability to keep a design going for years/decades and make them compatible with previous models. In the end, it made a homeowner's job a lot easier. Backstory: br>br> In late 2012, our house caught fire. The plumber chose to use the old regulator for whatever reason? When you're trying to rebuild a house and someone in that situation takes advantage of you, it's extremely frustrating and disheartening. He had the option of cleaning it out and reassembling it. But when I dismantled that old regulator, I discovered all of the black grime and soot from that house fire, which surprised me. Thanks to YouTube and Amazon, I felt confident that I could take on the challenge without being taken advantage of by sleazy or worse, dishonest industry players. In any case, Wilkins, thank you for creating a fantastic product that is backwards compatible. Thank you very much.
Binford was quick to ship, and the Wilkins 70XL PRV outperforms the Wilkins NR3XL it replaced. br>br>Last summer, an old Wilkins model 70 PRV failed in our house, and we had to make do with a readily available replacement. The NR3XL was also available (it had similar in/out dimensions), but the NR3XL had a terrible pressure fall-off. At our 180psi street pressure, the (static pressure minus residual pressure at flow) characteristics are off. We finally got around to replacing the NR3XL with this 70XL, restoring our ability to (for example) shower or do laundry while the irrigation system is running outside. br>br>If you have high street pressure (common in mountain towns), don't even consider the NR3XL. The 70XL outperforms the manufacturer's pressure fall-off device by a wide margin. off the charts imply.
Pissed. The unit installed well enough, but due to factory assembly or the fact that I did not disassemble and grease up prior to assembly, the unit regulated, held pressure, but then leaked and destroyed the doghouse in which my water heater was housed. Seal has been compromised, presumably as a result of rust causing a tear. After a few days, another inspection was performed, but not for another few months. We'll see how things go with getting a free seal to replace and rebuild the unit myself. If you buy something, disassemble it and apply vacuum grease to the bearing and contact surfaces. You should be fine.
This took the place of a 12-volt battery. On my home on Hawaii Island, where the county water pressure is around 110 PSI, I have a year old Cash Acme. The old unit was acting strangely, and the mild steel bell housing had rusted badly. Although the replacement Zurn 70XL is slightly longer than the unit it replaced, the incoming water line is HDPE, allowing for installation flexibility. Because the humidity and salt air in Hawaii are extremely corrosive, I replaced the stock mild steel adjustment bolt and locknut with stainless steel (3/8" x 2" x 16 tpi), as shown in the photo. I was able to reuse the tail piece and union nut that were already on hand. My 70XL was manufactured in Thailand, and I reduced the pressure to 44 PSI, where it has remained constant.
This is a direct replacement for the one on our water main that failed. I'd consider that good considering I've been in this house for nearly 20 years and have never had to touch the pressure valve. I'm hoping it lasts as long as the previous one. The quality is excellent, and mounting and setting the pressure was a breeze. It was shipped with a pressure of just under 50 psi from the factory. So I set ours to 60 psi and everything is running smoothly. I'm glad the design hasn't changed in 20 years, because it made it a must-have because it was essentially plug-and-play. By the way, the same unit cost about twice as much at the local plumbing supply houses. I'm so glad I came across it.
Watts (N35B) was my previous regulator. I assumed they'd be the same size because they're both 3/4 regulaters, but they're not! Watt's N35B is about a half-inch shorter than Wilkin's, and the female thread pitch on the 3/4 union is narrower. As a result, I was unable to reuse the old union and was forced to cut copper pipe in order to install the Wilkin's union.
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