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FB-38 Pressure Reducing Valve
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MANUALS (3)
Non-Potable Water Applications
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Product Highlights
Description
Features:
- This product contains a fast fill feature, which reduces start-up time and labor.
- Low inlet pressure check valve help prevent loss of system pressure if the supply water drops below system pressure.
- Union connection available with 1/2" male NPT thread and 1/2" female sweat tail-piece for fast, flexible system connection.
- Brass body construction is highly resistant to corrosion-ideal for water systems.
Specs
| Size: | 1/2" |
|---|---|
| Connection Type: | Threaded |
| Max Pressure (PSIG): | 25 |
| Min Pressure (PSIG): | 10 |
| Pressure Set Point: | 12 psig |
| Material: | Brass |
| Application: | Heating |
| Max Inlet Pressure: | 125 PSI |
| Temperature Range (F): | 225°F Max |
Questions?
Product Reviews
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its works great put it in no problums
WORKS PERFECT
Fixed poor heating and bleeding problem
good stuff
Excellent valve
good fit
impressed!
Valve Works as Advertised
Worth it's weight in gold!
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Product Q&A
4 QuestionsQ: can my FB-38 be installed vertically or horizontally ? and does it mount before or after my check valve?
Asked by Bill 13 years ago
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It is usually installed horizontally, and this is how I installed it. The FB-38 valve has a built-in check valve to prevent system water loss in case the inlet supply pressure drops below 12 psi. So, you don't need a separate check valve. I hope this helped.
Q: What is the flow rate through the valve at the factory set 12PSI?
Asked by Josh 14 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply Staff12 psi is the standard pressure setting in hydronic heating systems.
Q: Where can I buy a new removeable strainer?
Asked by 14 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffThe strainer and gasket for this unit can be purchased as part 118036, available through our website at the link below. http://www.pexsupply.com/Bell-Gossett-118036-Strainer-Gasket-Kit
The strainer and gasket kit can be bought at: http://www.pexsupply.com/Bell-Gossett-118036-Strainer-Gasket-Kit . It doesn't seem that the strainer is sold separably.
FYI - My FB-38 was leaking all over the place because a few of the threads on the black plastic strainer nut broke off. Maybe I tightened it to much? Anyways, after hours of searching for the part on the web, I finally found the part number, and low and behold, PexSupply carries it! It is sku# V14609, and it is only $2.44 last check. It would be great if PexSupply put a "related parts" section on the FB-38 page, because it is really hard to find if you don't have the part number.
Q: Is the bottom black piece a close cap correct? Not quite sure, the pix seems to show a hole.
Asked by 15 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffThat is where the removable strainer is located.