It is designed to reduce incoming water pressures to a safe level to protect plumbing fixtures and appliances. With simple adjustability and an instant read color-coded dial to provide downstream pressure measurement this valve solves all of the annoyances of pressure regulators ...It is designed to reduce incoming water pressures to a safe level to protect plumbing fixtures and appliances. With simple adjustability and an instant read color-coded dial to provide downstream pressure measurement this valve solves all of the annoyances of pressure regulators from the past.
It also assists in the control of pressure surges from entering the structure from the water main to further protect fixtures and appliances. Excessive high pressure within a plumbing system can cause damage over time. A pressure regulator should be installed after the main line to help protect plumbing.
Featuring a superior flow rate durable bronze construction and fitted with Apollo ExpansionPEX brass barb unions the 36ELF can be easily integrated into any cold-expansion PEX-A piping system. Lead free bronze construction Factory set at 50 psi and adjustable from 15 - 75 psi Double union PEX-A (cold expansion) barb design allows for a simple and fast installation in any PEX-A piping system Integrated internal by-pass mechanism Stainless steel screws and nuts are standard to increase durability Sealed cage prevents rust and hydraulic lock Superior 27 GPM at 50 psi flow rate Color coded gauge provides instant feedback Item is not compatible with PEXb pipe crimp-style (ASTM 1807) or pinch clamp (ASTM F2098) piping systems Full-flow design for maximum water output Cold-expansion tool (sold separately) is required for installation Meets or exceeds ASTM F1960 standard Must secured in place using Apollo ExpansionPEX sleeves or other PEX-a expansion sleeves/rings Go/no-go gauges are never required To ensure secure connections every time fittings cannot be dry fit This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.