TV15 1/2 Male Caravan Tempering Valve, C6416D - hot water mixer valve

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Ames backflow2000SS

This is a reduced pressure detector assembly. Production began approximately 1989 and was discontinued in 2005. It utilizes an assembly similar to the 4000 series for the mainline assembly. The bypass unit used was either the Watts 909 3/4" or Conbraco 40-200 3/4". Check the bypass assembly serial number tag to verify which you have.

We understand that all of the plumbing jargon can be a little bit overwhelming. That is why we have decided to talk about a few of the most common plumbing terms and requirements in order to help you understand and feel comfortable with what may be happening or may need to be happening at your house. Today we are talking about a pressure limiting valve.

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The Australian Standards also state that any new buildings or extension work done to your plumbing requires the installation of a pressure limiting value. Failure to do this means that your building does not comply. The standards go on to say that ‘pressures above 500kPa can cause damage from water hammer, reduced life of appliances, taps and fittings, and cause excessive noise in the system.’

We hear you. Who doesn’t like a shower massage. You do not need to worry. A pressure limiting valve set at the correct kPa will still enable you to have great shower pressure.

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If you have any questions feel free to call one of our friendly plumbers today on 1300 155 944. At Exeter Plumbing we are always happy to help.

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Below is an example of water pressure before and after a pressure limiting valve was installed. This particular series is by one of our Plumbers Kurt.

While the Plumbing Code of Australia and the Australian Standards require pressure limiting valves, so do many manufactures of appliances and fixtures. Many manufactures of taps, showers, hot water systems and washing machines, just to name a few, set a maximum inlet water pressure. Water pressure which exceeds their maximum voids their warranty.

Firstly, The Plumbing Code of Australia and the Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3500) require that water pressure on your property must not exceed 500kPa. Water mains pressure may be considerably greater than this.

Common repair parts are a very small subset of the 10,000 plus items BAVCO stocks. Please feel free to contact us direct at 800-458-3492 for pricing on items not listed or backflow prevention devices.

Ames Backflow3000SS

A pressure limiting valve (PLV) is a valve that reduces the pressure of the water which flows through it. Water mains pressure can reach extreme pressures and without a pressure limiting valve the pipes in your house could reach this pressure too.

If appliance warranty was not enough, without a pressure limiting valve you may not be covered by your insurance company. If an appliance or fixture fails as a result of high water pressure you may not be covered by insurance.