Pressure Reducer

[BadBahner]

Does anyone run this pressure reducer? It is from HiTec
Pressure Reducer (http://hi-techperformance.com/images/Water_Bypass_Kit_DCP_0726.jpg)
If so how good does it work and what is the lower hose fitting for?

[Wally_Gator]

Does anyone run this pressure reducer? It is from HiTec
Pressure Reducer (http://hi-techperformance.com/images/Water_Bypass_Kit_DCP_0726.jpg)
If so how good does it work and what is the lower hose fitting for?
I don't run that one but one from Rex Marine..
Three connections there.
1. Into the valve from the pump high pressure.
2. Out of the valve through the T and out of the barbed fitting to your engine.
3. Out of the pressure reducer to the Transom fitting. Excess pressure dump line.
These are designed to dump excess pressure overboard. That hose that is attached is your dump line.

[BadBahner]

I don't run that one but one from Rex Marine..
Three connections there.
1. Into the valve from the pump high pressure.
2. Out of the valve through the T and out of the barbed fitting to your engine.
3. Out of the pressure reducer to the Transom fitting. Excess pressure dump line.
These are designed to dump excess pressure overboard. That hose that is attached is your dump line.
Cool thanks. That is very helpful.

[BadBahner]

I don't run that one but one from Rex Marine..
Three connections there.
1. Into the valve from the pump high pressure.
2. Out of the valve through the T and out of the barbed fitting to your engine.
3. Out of the pressure reducer to the Transom fitting. Excess pressure dump line.
These are designed to dump excess pressure overboard. That hose that is attached is your dump line.
I can't seem to find the one at Rex... do yo uknow what they call it?
Eric

[Rexone]

I can't seem to find the one at Rex... do yo uknow what they call it?
Eric
Yes,
Pressure bypass valves (http://www.rexmar.com/page184.html)

[BadBahner]

Yes,
Pressure bypass valves (http://www.rexmar.com/page184.html)
Thanks Rex,
The one at HiTec looks very plug and play. It has all the parts hooked together and ready to go. Do you guys have anything like that or can you advise me on which parts I need to buy to have everything I need.
I have a 12 JG with a ball valve on the intake side and that is it. I do have an available dump fitting on the transom so I wont need to add that.
Thanks,
Eric

[Wally_Gator]

Thanks Rex,
The one at HiTec looks very plug and play. It has all the parts hooked together and ready to go. Do you guys have anything like that or can you advise me on which parts I need to buy to have everything I need.
I have a 12 JG with a ball valve on the intake side and that is it. I do have an available dump fitting on the transom so I wont need to add that.
Thanks,
Eric
I have the Rex one...
I installed it using brass fittings from Home depot as Budgey would not permit me to complete my SS hose and fittings..
Out of my pump I used 3/8 length of pipe to a 3/8 female to 1/2 male adapter.
From there I used all 1/2 brass pipe and t's to plumb a "manifold". It starts with a ball valve (Used for shut off only) to a T fitting where I have the pressure bypass. The bypass plumbs to a transom dump.
The next stop on the T is another t that I pull a water pressure gauge off of and the final stop is a fitting for my water to engine hose.
I hope this helps..
Gator

[Willis]

I have had good success these products, http://www.wattsreg.com/
IR-56 - Bronze Water Pressure Regulators
Series IR-56 Bronze Water Pressure Regulators are used in OEM applications to regulate water pressure in grid systems and recreational vehicles. It consists of a bronze body construction with a male inlet x male outlet hose connection, a 3/4 in. female inlet x male outlet hose connection, and 1/8 in. female side tapping for gauge. Series IR-56 is low cost and dependable. Maximum Working Pressure: 150psi (10.3 bars), Adjustable Reduced Pressure Range: 10 to 60psi (68.9 to 413.7 kPa), Reduced Pressure Setting: 40psi (275.8 kPa), Delivery up to 250 gph (946 lph).
Size Range: 3/4 in. (20mm)
http://www.wattsreg.com/products/images/IR-56-G.jpg
:rolleyes:
Willis

[tahitijet]

I use a watts from grainger.. I think it was like 33 dollars. Seems to work pretty good so far.