Pressure reducing valves

• Guide of applications
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CONTENTS

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l The pressure reducing valve: Definition ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3

l Water savings _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3

l Pressure reducing valves or Regulators ?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3

l WATTS, the inventor of the regulator __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4

l How to choose the diameter of pressure reducing valves ?__________________________________________________________________________4

l Installation ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5

l How to adjust a pressure reducing valve ? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5

l Precautions __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5

l Pressure gauge: the essential accessory _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6

l European standard EN 1567 and the brand NF___________________________________________________________________________________________________________6

l Sanitary Conformity (ACS / WRAS) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6

l Pressure reducing valve, the WATTS INDUSTRIES expertise_______________________________________________________________________6

l Case of electrical hot water storage heater _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________7

l Case of tower blocks______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________7-8

l Applications Guide ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________9

l Product information sheets_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10 to 20

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THE PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE: DEFINITION

This valve reduces the pressure of the water that goes through it, and is used to obtain a regulated and constant value
at its outlet. 3

It is installed at the water mains (for a bungalow as for a flat). It protects the whole installation from problems due to excess
pressure: noises in the pipes, water hammer, splashes, premature wear of household electrical appliances and taps.

The pressure reducing valves are completely automatic.

WATER SAVINGS

Water represents a major part of household budgets.

Not wasting it makes for real savings, but do you know that 30% of water used in a house is heated.

Less pressure means less water used, and therefore less energy consumed.

Through its low load losses, the WATTS INDUSTRIES pressure reducing valves allow the obtaining of a normal flow rate
when water in drawn in several places simultaneously.

The toilet flushing is less noisy and the taps no longer splash.

Example with a tap running for 10 minutes.

A considerable amount of the distributed water is directly dumped into the sewer without even having been truly used (see
illustration above).
Reducing the pressure, all in obtaining comfort in use, allows for real savings.

In all cases, make a regular check of the condition of the tap and toilet flusher seals: a leak consumes a lot more water than
you think ! (sometimes up to 3 m3 per day for a private household).

PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES OR REGULATORS ?

We use the standardised official term « REDUCER », but a pressure reducing valve is highly sensitive to upstream pressure
variations, and regulates badly without water flowing (without drawing).

The WATTS INDUSTRIES direct action pressure reducing valves (PRECISIO, U5B, REGLEAU) regulate the downstream
pressure as well with or without water flowing (without drawing). The downstream pressure only varies by 8% from the
upstream pressure variation. These appliances are therefore PRESSURE REGULATORS.
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WATTS, THE INVENTOR OF THE REGULATOR

• In 1876: Invention, manufacturing and marketing of the first regulator.

It was somewhat complicated, took up a lot of space (nearly 2 metres high), but it worked.

• 1930: A half century had already gone by.

Everything was designed – the principle of the direct action regulator valve with
diaphragm operating the flap valve, the interior shape, the general look.

• From this date, most regulators made in the world were inspired by or copied this format.

The unique design of the WATTS pressure reducing valve makes it insensitive to scale or impurities, and needs no
maintenance.

The diaphragm, spring, seat and flap valve are largely dimensioned for precise and constant regulation all in allowing high
flow rates.

A corrosion-free spring (1) with a large spiral and highly sensitive:

it guarantees precise adjustment. The pressure control is within the
1,5 to 5,5 bar range.

A high-temperature diaphragm (2) and a flap valve (3):

resist high temperatures (up to 80°C).

A stainless steel seat (4): an exclusivity that protects from wear

and water aggressivity. Give a long-life guarantee.

A single-unit body in non-dezincificable brass (5) (DZR):

highly robust, this metal is resistant to corrosion and satisfies the
new health standards on the compatibility of materials in contact
with drinking water.

A yoke and flap valve assembly (6): single-piece moving part in

non-dezincificable brass (DZR), the yoke includes a flap valve (3)
that is largely dimensioned, allowing higher performance
to standard requirements.

PRECISIO, U5B and REGLEAU use this direct action technique, with yoke and diaphragm.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE DIAMETER OF PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES ?

Practical rule: the pressure reducing valve is generally chosen according to the diameter of the installed pipe, provided,
of course, that the latter is of the right size.

The choice of pipe diameters must follow the rules of the trade and must conform to the standards in force.

Refer to the flow rate curves of each pressure reducing valve, given in the technical documents.
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INSTALLATION

WATTS pressure reducing valves may be installed in all positions.

They are generally installed directly after the water meter, and thus 5
protect the whole installation.

PRECISIO has 2 side connections and not a single one under

the appliance unlike similar valves offered in the market.

Advantage of a pressure gauge connection on the front: when 2 tubes are parallel with the wall, one above the other.

The pressure gauge The tube underneath makes it

is easily screwed impossible to mount the pressure
onto one of the gauge directly on most pressure
two side connections. reducing valves on the market.

HOW TO ADJUST A PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE ?

THE ADJUSTMENT MUST BE DONE WITHOUT FLOW – NO DOWNSTREAM OUTFLOW.

The WATTS INDUSTRIES pressure reducing valves are factory preset at 3 bar.
They remain adjustable within a 1,5 to 5,5 bar range.

• To increase the pressure, tighten the adjusting screw (clockwise as you look at the screw
from above).

• To reduce the pressure, undo the adjusting screw (anticlockwise as you look at the
screw from above), slightly open a tap for a moment, close again, then tighten the screw
again until you obtain the desired pressure.

Two 1/4" gauge ports are located on each side of the valve when a pressure gauge
is required to be fitted.

When opening the downstream tap (drawing), it is

normal to see the pressure drop: this is the load loss
of the appliance.

This value is given in the appliance flow rate curves

(see technical documents).
PRECAUTIONS

WATTS INDUSTRIES direct action water pressure reducing valves are insensitive to scale or impurities, and need no
maintenance or particular precautions provided that they are installed according to the rules of the trade.

However, if there is a risk of back pressure or water hammer in the downstream circuit, you are advised to protect the
pressure reducing valve by a non-return valve placed immediately downstream.

Typical connection conforming to health and technical requirements:

Pressure reducing valve NF
PRECISIO
multi-threaded M 3/4” - F 1/2”

Anti-pollution
non-return valve NF

Water meter

Faster and more practical, the multi-threaded models 2286315 or 2286216 are installed
directly after the water meter and/or after the anti-pollution non-return valve.
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PRESSURE GAUGE: THE ESSENTIAL ACCESSORY

The pressure gauge allows direct reading of the pressure, and thus allows precise
6 adjustment of the pressure reducing valve to local installation conditions.
WATTS INDUSTRIES designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of pressure
gauges for buildings and industry.
Over the years, through the successive acquisition of FIMET and the German company
Förster & Rothmann, the WATTS INDUSTRIES group has become a key player in the
European instrumentation market.
The pressure gauge should not remain under pressure – the installation of an isolating
valve is recommended.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1567 AND THE bRAND NF

The brand NF guarantees the observance of standards for using household electrical appliances and taps.
PRECISIO has the right to use the NF EN 1567 brand, and ensures user comfort and preservation of installations:
by distributing a normal flow rate during simultaneous drawings, thanks to its low load loss.
PRECISIO reduces the noise of running water. It facilitates the adjustment of mixers, by reducing the water hammer effect
and avoiding rattling and vibrations in the pipes, characteristic phenomena of excessive pressure.
PRECISIO helps towards saving water by avoiding waste (leakage from pipes, taps and toilet flushers).
Through its design, it keeps its characteristics in time regardless of the water quality.

SANITARY CONFORMITY (ACS / WRAS)

These certificates assure the sanitary approvals - according to local requirements -

A.C.S. (F) and WRAS (GB).

PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES, THE WATTS INDUSTRIES EXPERTISE

WATTS, inventor of the modern pressure reducing valve concept, designs and manufactures
a complete range for all needs.

WATTS pressure reducing valves offer:

- The best for you and your customers, because depending on quality products ensures peace of mind.
- Easy installation: PRECISIO and REGLEAU are interchangeable with the main pressure reducing
valves on the market. They can be installed in all positions.
- Savings: WATTS pressure reducing valves are sold at a competitive price.
They ensure real water savings for your customers. They pay for themselves quickly.
- Conformity to standards, the quality of the materials used, the NF brand,
the health conformity attestation, etc. are all guarantees for your installations.
- Reliability: manufacturing under quality assurance ISO 9001 (version 2008)
in our plant at HAUTVILLERS OUVILLE (80 – Somme).
- By experience acquired on the job, the success of REDUFIX is due to installers insisting on this product,
with more than 20 years on the market.
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CASE OF ELECTRICAL HOT WATER STORAGE HEATER:

As the water temperature increases, the pressure also rises

within the heater chamber (water expansion). 7
For safety reasons, this pressure must be limited to a value
under the safety pressure of the tank. This function is ensu- hot water
storage heater
red by the safety group, which is set at 7 bar (standard NF-
D 36401 - EN1487).
An aggravating factor – the consumption of water during the
night drops considerably, which has the consequence of in-
creasing pressure in the public drinking water network.
Now, it is generally during the night that the heating period Dielectric insulating connection
is triggered (case of electric meters with off-peak time rates). Pressure reducing valve
REDUFIX
Thermostatic
Thus the heating of the water adds to the increase of water Mixing valves MMV-C Safety group
mains pressure, and causes the pressure in the hot water SFR 3/4"
storage heater to reach the safety valve set-point, Hot water

producing a water outflow higher than water expansion. Mixed water Deflector
Drainage
To avoid this water outflow (drinking and heated),
it is necessary to install a pressure reducing valve, Cold water inlet
that will protect the immersion tank from excess pressure. Trap funnel kit
Cold water inlet
REDUFIX is an especially designed pressure reducing valve
for this function.
It is a good-looking design, very discreet and compact, per-
fect for built-in under counter electrical immersion
heaters.

CASE OF TOWER bLOCKS:

Case No. 1: 6-storey building - « Normal » water mains pressure: 6 bar - Desired pressure in each flat: 3 bar.

In the case of a residential building, it is advisable to install a pressure reducing valve at the input of each flat,
and not a centralised pressure reducing valve at the bottom of the building.

Why ?: we should consider a height of 3 metres for each storey, a load loss per storey of 0.3 bar.

Therefore, if you install a single central pressure reducing valve at the bottom of the building adjusted to 3 bar,
the first storeys will be supplied at the right pressure, but the more you go up the storeys, the more the pressure will drop.

For example, the 6th floor will have only 1.4 bar of available pressure, too low.

It is therefore necessary to install the same pressure reducing valve, adjusted to 3 bar, at the entry of each flat.
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Case No. 2: Building of more than 6-storeys - « High » water mains pressure: 10 bar -
Desired pressure in each flat: 3 bar.

8 In the case of a residential building where the mains water pressure is very high, you are advised to install on the main
inlet a pressure reducing valve of a larger diameter, which will firstly reduce the pressure to 6 bar, and a pressure
reducing valve adjusted to 3 bar at the entry of each flat.

The vertical columns are thus protested by the larger pressure reducing valve, and each level by a smaller pressure
reducing valve to give a pressure of 3 bar.

Remark: For very high buildings, the highest storeys do not require the installation of a pressure reducing valve when
the pressure is less than 3 bar.

Case No. 3: Building of more than 6-storeys - « Low » water mains pressure: 3 bar
Desired pressure in each flat: 3 bar.

In this case, the installation of a pressure booster is necessary.

This will be adjusted to a value of 5 or 6 bar, the purpose being to obtain adequate pressure at all floors.

It is therefore necessary to install the same pressure reducing valve, adjusted to 3 bar, at the entry of each flat.

Remark: again, for very high buildings, the highest storeys do not require the installation of a pressure reducing valve
when the pressure is less than 3 bar.
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Guide of applications
To choose the most suitable products, follow the applications below.
Pressure Pressure setting Diameters 9
APPLICATION MODEL Pages
maxi (bar) range (bar) availables

Protecting electric hot water

storage heaters ➤ REDUFIX 15 1,5 to 5 1/2” to 3/4” 10
and household appliances

➤ REDUBAR 15 1,5 to 4 1/2” to 3/4” 11

➤ REDUBLOC 15 1,5 to 4 3/4” 11

Building and domestic

installations
➤ REDUFIX 15 1,5 to 5 1/2” to 3/4” 10

➤ REDUBAR 15 1,5 to 4 1/2” to 3/4” 11

➤ REDUBLOC 15 1,5 to 4 3/4” 11

➤ REDUPRESS 16 1,5 to 5,5 1/2” to 3/4” 14

➤ PRECISIO 25 1,5 to 5,5 1/2” to 3/4” 12 - 13

Collective installations
➤ REDUBLOC 15 1,5 to 4 3/4” 11

➤ REDUPRESS 16 1,5 to 5,5 1/2” to 3/4” 14

➤ PRECISIO 25 1,5 to 5,5 1/2” to 3/4” 12 - 13

➤ REGLEAU 20 1,5 to 5,5 1” to 3” 15

DN 50
➤ DRVD 16 1,5 to 6
to DN 200
17

DN 50
➤ PR500 25 1 to 7
to DN 250
18 - 19

Industrial installations
➤ REDUBLOC 15 1,5 to 4 3/4” 11

➤ PRECISIO 25 1,5 to 5,5 1/2” to 3/4” 12 - 13

➤ REGLEAU 20 1,5 to 5,5 1” to 3” 15

DN 50
➤ DRVD 16 1,5 to 6
to DN 200
17

DN 50
➤ PR500 25 1 to 7
to DN 250
18 - 19
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Pressure reducing valve REDUFIX

Pressure reducing valve with piston and diaphragm, art. no.: 2282000 - F/F 1/2”
is designed for protecting single appliance like hot water
± 0,31 kg
10 storage heaters and household appliances.
It is directly fitted upstream of the appliance that you want
to protect or to water circuit inlets that you want to protect
(kitchen, bathrooms, garden piping etc.).
Body in DZR brass, corrosion resistant.
Finish: nickel plated.
Diaphragm in NBR.
Female 1/4” pressure gauge outlet. art. no.: 2282110 - M/M 3/4”

art. no. 2282210:
special for safety group
• Compact ± 0,32 kg
Takes up less space, easier to fit, and is unobtrusive
underneath hot water storage heaters.
• Any position
The REDUFIX can be fitted in any position.
• Robust
Once fitted you can forget it. The REDUFIX does not
require any special maintenance.
• Silent art. no.: 2282210 and 2282211
M 3/4”/F free union nut 3/4”
The valve system design and types of seals used ensure
operation with no vibration and no rattling about. ± 0,36 kg
• Specific discharge
Discharge is appropriate to isolated appliances like washing
machines or hot water storage heaters. It performs a role in
better thermostatic mixer control and controlled water
consumption.
• Practical
Its Female 1/4” pressure gauge port is located on the front
and not under the valve. art. no.: 2282215
F 3/4” free union nut/M 3/4”
Max. inlet pressure: 15 bar. Max. temperature: 70°C.
Factory preset at 3 bar (± 0,5) adjustable from 1,5 to 5 bar. ± 0,36 kg
Approvals: WRAS (UK), ACS (F) ; (KIWA: art. no. 2282116
and 2282118).

art. no.: 2282007

double threaded
Pressure drop diagram M3/4” F1/2” - M3/4” F1/2”
± 0,32 kg

Under the following conditions: 8 bar inlet, 3 bar outlet. art. no.: 2282116 art. no.: 2282118
compression fitting 15 mm compression fitting 22 mm
diameter presentation art. no.
F/F 1/2” (15x21) box 2282000 ± 0,34 kg ± 0,38 kg
M/F 3/4” free union nut (20x27) box 2282210
M/F 3/4” free union nut (20x27) under hull 2282211
F 3/4” free union nut/M 3/4” (20x27) box 2282215
M/M 3/4” (20x27) box 2282110
M/M 3/4” and F/F 1/2” (double threaded) box 2282007
DN 15 compression fitting box 2282116
DN 22 compression fitting box 2282118
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Pressure reducing valve REDUbAR

art. no. 2282500:
special for safety group and
electric hot water storage heater
Compact pressure reducing valve. Max. temperature: 70°C.
Redubar is an ideal pressure reducing valve for protecting Max. inlet pressure: 15 bar. 11
electric hot water storage heaters, household appliances
and vending machines.
Internal mechanism in synthetic material to reduce
the possibility of scaling.
• Factory preset at 3 bar ± 0,5 (2,5 to 3,5 bar)
can be set from 1,5 to 4 bar.
• Maintenance free and robust device.
• Brass body nickel plated and/or plain finished.
• Slotted adjusting screw that can be turned with
a flathead screwdriver.

Under the following conditions: 8 bar inlet

3 bar outlet

Male/Female free nut 3/4” (20x27). Multi-threaded Male 3/4” and Female 1/2” at inlet and outlet.
art. no. 2282500 art. no. 2282501

diameter art. no. packaging

Male/Female free nut 3/4” (20x27) special for safety group 2282500 40
Multi-threaded Male 3/4” and Female 1/2” at inlet and outlet 2282501 40

REDUbLOC 3.1
Single device intended for water connection, Max. temperature: 70°C.
combining 3 functions in one body. Max. inlet pressure: 15 bar.
1. Isolating Valve
2. Pressure reducing valve
3. Approved controllable check valve
95 mm Maxi

• Easy mounting.
• Respect for standards.
• Competitive price.
• Reduced weight and dimension.
• 3 times less time to install.
• Simple construction ensuring reliability and longevity.
37.5 mm 49 mm
18.5 mm

Pressure reducing valve factory set at 3 bar.

The setting is adjustable between 1,5 and 4 bar.
Controllable check valve approved.
m

86.5 mm

direct monting by
union free nut 3/4”
Flow rate

downstream: 53.5 mm

double threading
M 3/4”- F 1/2”
35 mm
water
inlet

water meter check valve Head loss

3/4”M (20x27) checking plug

diameter art. no. packaging

F 3/4” free nut (20x27) x M 3/4” / F 1/2” 2282900 25
F 3/4” free nut (20x27) x M 3/4” / F 1/2” with checking pressure gauge 2282901 25
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Pressure reducing valve PRECISIO M2

Pressure reducing valve with yoke and diaphragm. Max. inlet pressure: 25 bar.
Reduce the water pressure without reduce the flow. Adjustable: 1,5 to 5 bar.
12
Precisio M2 brings comfort by lowering the noise of water Delivered preset at 3 bar.
circulation and respecting acoustic norms. Max. temperature: 80°C.
Reliable and without maintenance. Standard NF approved EN 1567.
Non-dezincificable (DZR) brass body.
Diaphragm and a high temperature yoke assembly.
Stainless steel seat.
art. no. 2286300
The adjustment is reliable and precise thanks to the screw-
and-nut system.
Precisio is interchangeable with most market appliances.
2 pressure gauge ports F 1/4” (8x13).
Precisio M2 can be fitted in any position.

PRECISIO multi-threaded (composite or brass cover)

is issued with 2 reversible multi-threaded connectors with free nuts.

External male External male

DN 20x27 (3/4”) DN 20x27 (3/4”)

art. no. 2286315 or

or

Internal female Internal female

DN 15x21 (1/2”) DN 15x21 (1/2”)

Reversible

Female 3/4” Male 1/2” Female 3/4”

Male 1/2”

art. no. 2286200

DOWNSTREAM Male Male Female Female

DN 15 - 1/2” DN 20 - 3/4” DN 15 - 1/2” DN 20 - 3/4”
UPSTREAM

± 0,864 kg ± 0,796 kg ± 0,796 kg ± 0,864 kg

Male
DN 15
1/2” 154 mm 127 mm 127 mm 143 mm
approx.* approx. approx. approx.*
± 0,796 kg ± 0,729 kg ± 0,729 kg ± 0,796 kg
Male
DN 20
3/4” 127 mm 100 mm 100 mm 117 mm
approx. approx. approx. approx.*
± 0,796 kg ± 0,729 kg ± 0,729 kg ± 0,796 kg
Female
DN 15
art. no. 2286216 1/2” 127 mm 100 mm 100 mm 117 mm
approx. approx. approx. approx.*

± 0,864 kg ± 0,796 kg ± 0,796 kg ± 0,864 kg

Female
DN 20
3/4” 143 mm 117 mm 117 mm 132 mm
approx.* approx.* approx.* approx.*

* measured in relation to the support surface of the piping nozzle on which the joint is going to apply.
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± 0,864 kg ± 0,654 kg
Precisio M2 Precisio M2
multi-threaded FF 3/4”
3/4”-1/2” art. no.: 2286300 13
art. no.: 2286315
issued with 2
reversible
connectors

± 1,230 kg ± 1,020 kg
Precisio Precisio
multi-threaded FF 3/4”
3/4”-1/2” art. no.: 2286200
art. no.: 2286216

issued with 2
reversible
connectors

Precisio multi-threaded
connected in F/F 1/2”
Head loss (bar)

Precisio F/F 3/4” and

multi-threaded
connected in M/M 3/4”

Flow (L/min)

art. no. 2286300 art. no. 2286315 art. no. 2286200 art. no. 2286216

diameter type art. no.

F/F 3/4” (20x27) Precisio M2 F/F 3/4” 2286300
Multi-threaded 3/4” - 1/2” + 2 reversible connectors Precisio M2 multi-threaded 2286315

F/F 3/4” (20x27) Precisio brass F/F 3/4” 2286200

Multi-threaded 3/4” - 1/2” + 2 reversible connectors Precisio brass multi-threaded 2286216
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Pressure reducing valve REDUPRESS

Pressure reducing valve with piston and diaphragm. Max. temperature: 80°C.
14
Ideal pressure reducing valve for domestic, commercial and Adjustable: 1,5 to 5,5 bar.
industrial installations:
Individual water supply for low-cost building sites (flat,
bungalow, etc.).

Max. inlet pressure: 16 bar.

Two 1/4" (8x13) side connections for pressure gauge.

Body: corrosion resistant DZR brass, nickel finished.

Diaphragm in EPDM.

Adjustment of setting by screw on the top of the cover.

SPECIAL LOW PRESSURE MODEL*:

Adjustable: 0,5 to 2,5 bar.
Max. inlet pressure: 8 bar.
Flow: 25 L/min. under 0,5 bar.

F/F 3/4”

Pressure drop diagram for standard REDUPRESS 1,5 to 5,5 bar

F/F 1/2”

M/M 3/4”

diameter type of pressure art. no.

F/F 1/2” standard pressure 2281100
*F/F 1/2” low pressure 2281106
F/F 3/4” standard pressure 2281116
*F/F 3/4” low pressure 2281113
M/M 3/4” standard pressure 2281015
F/F 1/2” with pressure gauge standard pressure 2281101
F/F 3/4” with pressure gauge standard pressure 2281117
M/M 3/4” with pressure gauge standard pressure 2281016
Pressure gauge 0 to 10 bar 2266206
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Pressure reducing valve REGLEAU G.C.

Pressure reducing valve with disc-yoke and diaphragm. Max. temperature: 70°C.
15
• Yoke and diaphragm assembly: cast solid moving part highly Max. inlet pressure:
sensitive spring and large diaphragm permits accurate until 20 bar.
adjustment and excellent performances.
Adjustable: 1,5 to 5,5 bar.
• Stainless spring with large coils and high sensitivity: Delivered preset at 3 bar.
it guarantees a precise adjustment.
Flow: until 40 m3/h.
• Diaphragm and valve high temperature: resisting high
temperatures (up to 70°C). Assembly any position.

• Stainless steel seat: an exclusive design which protects the For hot or cold water.
valve from the aggressive wear of water.
A guarantee of longevity. Seat: stainless steel.
Body: bronze.

Models 1” and 1”1/4 Models 2”1/2 and 3”

Models 1”1/2 and 2”

diameter A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) type art. no.

F/F 1” (26x34) 121 54 165 Regleau G.C. 2228602
F/F 1”1/4 (33x42) 127 70 172 Regleau G.C. 2228603
F/F 1”1/2 (40x49) 171 70 251 Regleau G.C. 2228604
F/F 2” (50x60) 203 86 273 Regleau G.C. 2228605
F/F 2”1/2 By-pass (66x76) 200 73 273 Regleau G.C. 2228616
F/F 3” By-pass (80x90) 267 105 324 Regleau G.C. 2228617
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Pressure reducing valve with by-pass U5b

Pressure reducing valve with yoke and diaphragm, Max. inlet pressure:
with built-in filter and by-pass. until 20 bar.
16
• Inlet swivel union nuts. Adjustable: 1,5 to 5,5 bar.
• Built in filter easily removable, upstream of the device. Delivered preset at 3 bar.
• Large spring and diaphragm for a precise adjustment.
• Maintainability without special tools. Max. temperature: 80°C.
• Horizontal or vertical assembly, fluid going up.

Diaphragm: Nordel with nylon.

Valve: Buna.
Body bronze, seat and spring stainless steel.

Connection for pressure

gauge on request

U5B with 1/4” female pressure

U5B standard: without gauge port underneath valve
pressure gauge port (supplied with plug)
diameter A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) weight (kg) art. no. U5B Standard art. no. U5B pressure gauge
F/F 1/2” (15x21) 108 47 146 1,8 2228100 2228107
F/F 3/4” (20x27) 114 50 162 2,3 2228101 2228108
F/F 1” (26x34) 152 50 175 2,7 2228102 2228109
F/F 1”1/4 (33x42) 180 60 200 4,2 2228103 2228110
F/F 1”1/2 (40x49) 200 80 240 6,5 2228104 2228111
F/F 2” (50x60) 240 85 279 10,4 2228105 2228112
special pressure gauge for U5B - reversed reading 0/10 bar 2266106

HYDRObLOC
HYDROBLOC is a cold water or hot water supply unit Max. inlet pressure: 16 bar.
incorporating 5 functions: Adjustable: 1,5 to 5,5 bar.
- Direct assembly below meter by free nut.
- Isolating valve built into spherical brass valve.
- Testable antipollution check valve approved by WRAS,
KIWA, DVGW, NF, SVGW.
- Drain device for bleeding the downstream installation.
- Pressure reducing valve with yoke and diaphragm
with 2 pressure taps either side of the device.

Ideal to save time and space = 5 functions, 1 only assembly!

Two 1/4" (8x13) side ports for pressure gauge.
Rough brass finished.
Composition:
Dimensions:
description
Meter connection by 3/4” free nut
Spherical 1/4 turn valve
Check valve test orifice
Antipollution check valve
Drain system (hexagon brass cap)
Pressure adjusting screw (1,5 to 5,5 bar approx.)
Pressure reducing valve
Connection for pressure gauge
F3/4” connection

diameter art. no.

HYDROBLOC - Female 3/4” free nut / female 3/4” 2284050
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Flanged pressure reducing valve DRVD PN16

Model with balanced valve and piston, guidance sleeve valve Max. inlet pressure: 16 bar.
machined and polished. EPDM reinforced seals. Max. temperature: 40°C. 17
Body ductile cast iron covered epoxy varnish. Kits of seals or springs availa-
Standard assembly in horizontal position (setting screw to bles.
the top).
Ring cast iron. For cold water maxi. 40°C. On request: setting kit 2 to 8
Plugs F 1/4” for pressure gauge on two sides of the body, bar or 4 to 12 bar (specify the
Standard: PN16 setting from 1,5 to 6 bar. DRVD diameter).
PN25 setting from 4 to 12 bar.

diameter setting range type art. no. packaging

DN 50 1,5 to 6 bar DRVD PN16 22L0504053 1
DN 65 1,5 to 6 bar DRVD PN16 22L0504068 1
DN 80 1,5 to 6 bar DRVD PN16 22L0504083 1
DN 100 1,5 to 6 bar DRVD PN16 22L0504103 1
DN 125 1,5 to 6 bar DRVD PN16 22L0504128 1
DN 150 1,5 to 6 bar DRVD PN16 22L0504153 1
DN 200 (on request) 1,5 to 6 bar DRVD PN16 22L0504203 1
Flanged pressure reducing valve DRVD PN25
Identical model to the standard DRVD above but PN25 and setting from 4 to 12 bar. Consult us for the time.
diameter setting range type art. no. packaging
DN 50 4 to 12 bar DRVD PN25 22L0504050 1
DN 65 4 to 12 bar DRVD PN25 22L0504065 1
DN 80 4 to 12 bar DRVD PN25 22L0504080 1
DN 100 4 to 12 bar DRVD PN25 22L0504100 1
DN 125 4 to 12 bar DRVD PN25 22L0504125 1
DN 150 4 to 12 bar DRVD PN25 22L0504150 1

Spring kits (2 to 8 bar) Spring kits (4 to 12 bar)

art. no. type art. no. type
22L0599070 DF 8/DRVD 50 22L0599080 DF 12/DRVD 50
22L0599071 DF 8/DRVD 65 22L0599081 DF 12/DRVD 65
22L0599072 DF 8/DRVD 80 22L0599082 DF 12/DRVD 80
22L0599073 DF 8/DRVD 100 22L0599083 DF 12/DRVD 100
22L0599075 DF 8/DRVD 150 22L0599084 DF 12/DRVD 125
22L0599085 DF 12/DRVD 150
22L0599086 DF 12/DRVD 200

Seals kits (PN 16 & PN 25) models

DRV-D50
DN
50
L (mm)
230
H (mm)
300
h (mm)
83
F (mm)
165
diameter type art. no. DRV-D65 65 290 350 90 185
DN 50 JT/DRVD 22L0599200 DRV-D80 80 310 390 100 200
DN 65 JT/DRVD 22L0599201 DRV-D100 100 350 440 121 220
DRV-D125 125 400 560 152 250
DN 80 JT/DRVD 22L0599202 DRV-D150 150 450 670 169 285
DN 100 JT/DRVD 22L0599203 DRV-D200 200 550 1050 234 340
DN 125 JT/DRVD 22L0599204
DN 150 JT/DRVD 22L0599205
DN 200 JT/DRVD 22L0599206
Seals bag for DRVD.

Pressure reducing valve DRVD - DN 50 and 65 Pressure reducing valve DRVD - DN 80 and 100 Pressure reducing valve DRVD - DN 125, 150 and 200
 PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES

Pressure reducing valve

WATTS PR500
For all the drinkable water supply networks: building, Max. pressure: 25 bar
18
distribution of water, industry, pumping. Max. temperature: 20°C
Adjustable: 1 to 7 bar,
Stabilizes automatically the pressure downstream with the (see cavitation curves).
regulated value.

Very simple pressure adjustment by system screw and nut.

Body cast iron covered epoxy integral interior, outside

Seat: stainless.
Standard assembly in horizontal position.
(Vertical assembly fluid going up: DN 50 to DN 150 only).

Simple construction.
Face
Minimum maintenance.

upstream pressure
gauge plug 3/8”

models DN PN A (mm) B1 (mm) B2 (mm) C1 (mm) C2 (mm) weight (kg) pressure gauge plug
PR500-50 50 16 230 170 85 165 95 25 F 3/8” downstream pressure
PR500-65 65 16 290 170 85 165 95 25 F 3/8”
Top gauge plug 3/8”
PR500-80 80 16 310 175 85 165 100 30 F 3/8”
PR500-100 100 16 350 190 120 210 110 40 F 1/2”
PR500-125 125 16 400 200 150 285 125 70 F 1/2”
PR500-150 150 16 480 210 150 285 145 90 F 1/2”
PR500-200 200 16 600 235 200 360 170 150 F 1/2”
PR500-250 250 16 730 280 255 475 200 400 F 1/2”

1 - Body / Main valve

2 - Fixed orifice
3 - Flow strainer
4 - Pilot valve
5 - Air vent
6 - Flexible tubing

diameter range type art. no..

DN 50 1 to 7 bar PR500 PN16 22500050548
DN 65 1 to 7 bar PR500 PN16 22500065548
DN 80 1 to 7 bar PR500 PN16 22500080548
DN 100 1 to 7 bar PR500 PN16 22500100548
DN 125 1 to 7 bar PR500 PN16 22500125548
DN 150 1 to 7 bar PR500 PN16 22500150548
DN 200 1 to 7 bar PR500 PN16 22505200548
DN 250 1 to 7 bar PR500 PN16 22505250548
 PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES

Hydraulic characteristics:
Cavitation: If the differential of pressure between the
upstream and the desired downstream is too large, then
it will be necessary to reduce the pressure in several 19
stages by the installation of a series of pressure reducing
valves.
A high inlet pressure and a low downstream pressure
can cause a deterioration of the valve by cavitation.
To avoid this phenomenon, please refer to the curves
hereafter.

Repair kits:

Cavitation
(unautorized)
Possibility of cavitation
(not recommended)
No cavitation
(recommended)

Example:
15 bar upstream, 1 bar downstream = cavitation, unauthorized
10 bar upstream, 4 bar downstream = no cavitation, authorized

designation DN marks (draw) part no.

SET 1 - disc and diaphragm assembly (internal NBR parts), including: axis, diaphragm, diaphragm disc, axis nut, brace
washer, disc guide, seals and seat disc, disk support
Internal set 2” (EU100 DN050/065/080) 50 / 65 / 80 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 22500050920
Internal set 3” (EU100 DN100)" 100 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 22500080920
Internal set 4” (EU100 DN125/150) 125 / 150 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 22500100920
Internal set 6” (EU100 DN200) 200 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 22500150920
Internal set 8” (EU100 DN250) 250 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 22500200920
SET 2 - valve base set (internal NBR parts), including: diaphragm, brace washer, seals and seat disc
Internal set 2” (EU100 DN050/065/080) 50 / 65 / 80 5, 10, 11, 14 22500050900
Internal set 3” (EU100 DN100) 100 5, 10, 11, 14 22500080900
Internal set 4” (EU100 DN125/150) 125 / 150 5, 10, 11, 14 22500100900
Internal set 6” (EU100 DN200) 200 5, 10, 11, 14 22500150900
Internal set 8” (EU100 DN250) 250 5, 10, 11, 14 22500200900
SET 3 - seat set (stainless steel), including: stainless steel seat
Seat set 2” (EU100 DN050/065/080) 50 / 65 / 80 13 22500050910
Seat set 3” (EU100 DN100) 100 13 22500080910
Seat set 4” (EU100 DN125/150) 125 / 150 13 on request
Seat set 6” (EU100 DN200) 200 13 on request
Seat set 8” (EU100 DN250) 250 13 on request
Pilot 263AP brass body/aluminium cover 50 to 250 500/4 2244001
Other replacement parts
Fixing ring 10 mm plastic 50 to 250 500/2 22500000047
Calibration strainer 10 mm stainless steel 50 / 65 / 80 500/3 22544010122
Calibration strainer 15 mm stainless steel 100 / 125 / 150 / 200 / 250 500/3 22544015122
Air vent 3/8” nickel plated brass 50 / 65 / 80 500/5 22900257110
Air vent 1/2” nickel plated brass 100 / 125 / 150 / 200 / 250 500/5 on request
Flexible tubing 10 mm plastic PA 50 to 250 500/6 22503000900
Flexible tubing set with fittings 50 500/6 (with fittings) 22503050946
Flexible tubing set with fittings 65 500/6 (with fittings) 22503065946
Flexible tubing set with fittings 80 500/6 (with fittings) 22503080946
Flexible tubing set with fittings 100 500/6 (with fittings) 22503100946
Flexible tubing set with fittings 125 500/6 (with fittings) 22503125946
Flexible tubing set with fittings 150 500/6 (with fittings) 22503150946
Flexible tubing set with fittings 200 500/6 (with fittings) 22503200946
Flexible tubing set with fittings 250 500/6 (with fittings) 22503250946
 Product range Watts Industries

- System disconnectors - Temperature control

- Backflow protection devices - Expansion vessels
- Check valves - Process switches
- Safety units - Fuel products
- Safety relief valves - Gas products
- Pressure reducing valves - Electronic controls
- Automatic control valves - Installation protection products
- Butterfly valves - Radiator valves
- Shut off valves - System products
- Measuring gauges - Manifolds and fittings

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