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1/2 In Iron Process Steam Pressure Regulator, Reduced Pressure Range 10 To 50 psi
152A-10-50 1/2 - spec sheet
152A-10-50 1/2 - spec sheet
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Product Specs
- Adjustable Reduced Pressure Range:
- 10 to 50
- Body Material:
- Iron
- Buy American Act Compliant:
- No
- Inlet Connection Size:
- 1/2 IN
- Inlet Connection Type:
- Female Threaded
- Lead Free:
- No
- Maximum Working Pressure Bar:
- 14
- Maximum Working Pressure Psi:
- 200
- Minimum Temperature Celsius:
- 0.5
- Minimum Temperature Fahrenheit:
- 33
- Outlet Connection Size:
- 1/2 IN
- Outlet Connection Type:
- Female Threaded
- Valve Style:
- Standard
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Valves
- Product Type:
- Pressure Regulator
- Brand Name:
- Watts
- Product Details:
- Kit
- Gauge:
- No Gauge
Watts 152A-10-50 1/2 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What pipe size and connection type does the Watts 152A-10-50 steam pressure regulator use?
Both ends are 1/2 inch female threaded, inlet and outlet. That means it threads directly onto 1/2 inch male NPT nipples or male adapters on each side, so you don't need unions built into the valve body. Plan on installing your own unions if you want to be able to pull the regulator later without cutting pipe.
2) Can I put this Watts 1/2 inch regulator on a domestic drinking water line?
No. The 152A-10-50 is an iron bodied process steam pressure regulator and it is not lead free, so it should not go on potable water. For drinking water you need a lead free water pressure reducing valve, not this valve.
3) Does the Watts 152A-10-50 meet Buy American Act requirements for a federal job?
No. This regulator is flagged as not Buy American Act compliant, so it won't satisfy a BAA or domestic sourcing clause on a federal or federally funded project. If your spec carries that clause, you need a domestically sourced steam regulator instead.
4) Does the Watts 152A-10-50 come with a pressure gauge?
No gauge is supplied with it. You'll want to add a downstream gauge with a siphon (pigtail) on a tee after the valve, otherwise there's no way to dial in the setpoint. Budget for that gauge and the tapped tee when you're pricing the job.
5) Is the Watts 152A steam regulator body bronze or iron?
Iron. That's the normal body material for process steam service and it's why this valve isn't a potable water part. Iron bodies handle the temperature and the pressure but they will rust if the line sits wet and idle, so keep the trap and drip leg ahead of it working.
6) What is the minimum temperature rating on this Watts steam regulator?
Minimum rated temperature is 33 F (0.5 C), essentially just above freezing. It's a practical limit for anywhere the valve could sit idle in an unheated mechanical space or rooftop penthouse over winter, so drain or heat trace the line if it will drop below that.
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