Pressure Regulators?

[RiverCityJet]

I was looking to put a pressure regulator on my boat and all that I could fine are these ones from Grainger. Is the 263AB the same as the old 6ml11 regulator?
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/productIndex.shtml?operator=searchProductBySubCat&segment=Pumps+%26+Plumbing&family=Valves&subcat=Pressure+Regulators
RCJ

[Heatseeker]

An adjustable pressure bypass valve is the way to go.
From McMaster-Carr's site(I couldn't find one on Grainger's site):
http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/112/gfx/small/9763kp1s.gifFor Use with Cold Water
Valves have a T-handle for easy pressure adjustment. Pressure setting is held by a locknut. Valves are not factory set to a specific pressure. Max. temp. is 160° F. Standard valves have a brass seal. Ranges 0-50 and 0-300 psi have a Type 302 stainless steel spring; range 300-700 psi has a 17-7 PH stainless steel spring. To Order: Please specify pressure range: 0-50,...
You'd have to run an additional overboard water dump, but this is really the right way to do it.

[disco_charger]

I run this SC 100 from Rex. No water dump, but good stuff. http://www.rexmar.com/page184.html

[RiverCityJet]

Thanks but those are both bypass valves. I'm looking for a pressure regulator.
Q: can a bypass valve be used like a pressure reg. if you ran the water in the bottom and out the top?.
RCJ

[HotRod Sprint]

Check out McMaster-Carr (http://www.mcmaster.com/) catalog page 447. There are some nice ones there, but pricey.
Rod

[Heatseeker]

The bypass blows off excessive pressure, supplying constant unrestricted pressure to whatever system it supplies. The outlet on the top is the escape for the excessive pressure.

[RiverCityJet]

Heatseeker, Thanks, I know how a bypass valve works, I was just wondering if you could use it like a "Presure Regulator" buy going in the bottom of the bypass and coming out the top?. The reason I don't want a Bypass valve is, I don't want the extra holes in my transome.
Does anyone know where I can get a Regulator like the one, I think I saw HBjet and RCB19 has posted about on here before. Grainger doesn't carry them anymore.
Thanks
RCJ

[Ken F]

I'm pretty sure I've still got one in the garage. I'll look tomorrow.
Ken F

[Suckfish81]

I used a wilkens water regulater from a pluming supply house it works great and its got a union on one side for easy removeal set at 30 pounds my boat never sees over 130 degres Jack at MPD suggested it.and thats running it hard for qiut awhile.If this is the style your looking for I can get you the part #.

[RiverCityJet]

Ken F, Thanks, you wouldn't happen to have two would you :) . A friend of mine is rigging his boat too.
Suckfish81, is that the lowest it will go? (30lbs) I would like to keep the pressure down to aroun 20lbs. Thanks

[Suckfish81]

the lowest setting is 25 lbs . on my application it works great and mine is set at 25 not 30 i also have no problems with water getting into the motor because of to much pressure and i only have 1 dump from the thermastate houseing out the side of my boat.

[BrendellaJet]

the lowest setting is 25 lbs . on my application it works great and mine is set at 25 not 30 i also have no problems with water getting into the motor because of to much pressure and i only have 1 dump from the thermastate houseing out the side of my boat.
Suckfish, Can you post the part #?
Thanks!

[Suckfish81]

im sorry i had it all wrong its a watts pressure regulator range is 10-35 psi part#is 135b-m3 3/4 inch. one side is union the other is 3/4 female pipe thread. jack gave me the wilkens # and they didnt make it anymore did some research and watts had it.helps bein a plummer.

[RCB19]

This is the the pressure reducing valve that you want. The 3/4 inlet/outlet has the possibility of not flowing enough water.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/itemDetailsRender.shtml?ItemId=1612840040

[RiverCityJet]

Thanks RCB19, thats what I was looking for ;)
RCJ

[FuelInMyVeins82]

This is the the pressure reducing valve that you want. The 3/4 inlet/outlet has the possibility of not flowing enough water.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/itemDetailsRender.shtml?ItemId=1612840040
RCB You da Man!!!!! Happy early Birthday

[BrendellaJet]

This is the the pressure reducing valve that you want. The 3/4 inlet/outlet has the possibility of not flowing enough water.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/itemDetailsRender.shtml?ItemId=1612840040
Valve,Reducing,1 In
Water Pressure Reducing Valve, Bronze Body, Stainless Steel Strainer, Size 1 Inch, Maximum Supply Pressure 400 PSI, Reduced Range 25 To 75 Pounds, Standard Setting 50 PSI, Maximum Temperature 180 Degrees Fahrenheit, Used In Commercial And Residential Applications To Reduce Incoming Water Pressure For Protection Of Plumbing Systems And To Reduce Water Consumption Grainger Item # 6LM11
Price (ea.) $63.10
Brand WATTS
Mfr. Model # N35BU
Ship Qty. 1
Sell Qty. (Will-Call) 1
Ship Weight (lbs.) 2.75
Usually Ships** Today
Catalog Page No. 3614
I assume you guys that are running this are using nearly or all of its adjustment to get the water pressure down...What size water dump are you running?

[RCB19]

RCB You da Man!!!!! Happy early Birthday
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[RCB19]

Valve,Reducing,1 In
Water Pressure Reducing Valve, Bronze Body, Stainless Steel Strainer, Size 1 Inch, Maximum Supply Pressure 400 PSI, Reduced Range 25 To 75 Pounds, Standard Setting 50 PSI, Maximum Temperature 180 Degrees Fahrenheit, Used In Commercial And Residential Applications To Reduce Incoming Water Pressure For Protection Of Plumbing Systems And To Reduce Water Consumption Grainger Item # 6LM11
Price (ea.) $63.10
Brand WATTS
Mfr. Model # N35BU
Ship Qty. 1
Sell Qty. (Will-Call) 1
Ship Weight (lbs.) 2.75
Usually Ships** Today
Catalog Page No. 3614
I assume you guys that are running this are using nearly or all of its adjustment to get the water pressure down...What size water dump are you running?
I can't quite remember how many turns down on the spring I used but it's set between 25-30#'s. Number 10 lines in and out of the motor with a 10 dump. Don't forget to take out the filtering screen on these things or it will clog up with all the river crap.

[Wicked Performance Boats]

I've had trouble with that valve clogging the screen and had 2 of them on different boats malfuction and cause overheating problems. I'm going to drill the extra hole and put a pressure popoff instead. Budlight

[HotRod Sprint]

I'm bringing this one back up to the top because I want to know about flow rate. Reducing pressure is one thing, but does it still flow enough water at lower pressure to keep the engine running cool?
Rod