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wilkins model 70repair kit3/4 inch

What does it read on the other side of the body? Ames Wilkins/Zurn Febco Watts Are the most popular, but the parts and components are NOT inter-changeable. Buying repair kits are not that easy as you don't know for sure the model or manufacturer of your... pressure control valve or pressure reducing valve. There are dozens of different valves and valve bodies on the market place. Only a few plumbing companies carry the kits and they have to be ordered. Your valve body may not work or regulate proper even with a rebuild kits as it looks to be in need of acid cleaning outside and inside before using any kit. As suggest, consider a new one. Chances are someone local has one in stock. Check with your neighbors to see what control valves they have. Best Wishes

watts 3/4water pressure regulator repair kit

Can't be 100% sure in the picture it looks like the bottom is a union and the top unthreads. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Since 1995 (3 years before Google started) PlumbingSupply.com has been THE best plumbing supplier on the web. Please visit our sponsor [www.PlumbingSupply.com]

IF the pipe can elevate than you just unfasten the bottom union nut and unscrew it. But, unless the new one is the exact same size, you will still have to do some revision.

Wattswater pressure regulator repair kit

Zurn Wilkins Model 70Repair Kit

How hard would this regulator be to replace? Do you just loosen that large nut at the bottom and then unscrew it from the top? Or does it have to be cut out? That would be oodles more hassle - cutting it out.

Something like the 3/4" version of this regulator might fit without having to change any of the connecting pipes. If you can't find a new regulator locally, try the site sponsor at [www.plumbingsupply.com] If you are an experienced DIY'er with all the right tools, this is not a difficult project. Since you said you are just starting out, I suggest you call a PLUMBER to replace your regulator. He should be able to do it in a couple hours. If you attempt it and have problems, you could be WITHOUT WATER until a new one is installed. At this point, watching and learning as the plumber does the work may be the best use of your time.

No hassle, but it does unscrew as you say. Only problem, which I can't make out in the picture, is whether there is clearance to turn the valve all the way around to unscrew that top fitting,

I don't know the brand (probably Watts or Wilkins) but I can tell you that it's much simpler, quicker, faster & better to just replace it. If you have time on your hands, you can then rebuild the old one and have a spare. After that, I suspect you'll agree with my first statement. Edited 1 times.

Hi all, Complete plumbing noob here, but I am trying to solve what (I think) should be a simple problem. The water pressure reducer valve on our water main has started leaking out of the small hole that is in the top of it. I guess the water has been leaking for a while, because when I took it off the body, the internals were pretty corroded. It appears the diaphragm is shot. I took the bell-shaped piece and the internals into a local plumbing supply house, but they told me that they can't identify the manufacturer. They said that there should have been a small metal tab that had the maker's info on it, but I never found this piece. I would much rather repair this than replace it, but I need help trying to figure out who produced it. The following markings are on the body of the valve: 70 --W S--> 1 3/4 N L I K Here is a picture of the actual valve