Watts 0297254 Water Pressure Regulating Valve

Description:

The Watts 0297254 Model 223 Water Pressure Reducing Valve is a 1-1/2 inch high-capacity pressure regulating valve designed to automatically reduce and maintain controlled downstream water pressure in commercial, industrial, and institutional water distribution systems. Commonly installed in municipal water service entrances, commercial buildings, apartment complexes, manufacturing facilities, hospitals, schools, irrigation systems, and water treatment equipment requiring dependable pressure control. Maintenance personnel, plumbing contractors, facility engineers, and system integrators use this valve for system upgrades, replacement projects, preventive maintenance, and new installations requiring protection of downstream piping, fixtures, and equipment from excessive water pressure.

Applications:

The Watts Model 223 Water Pressure Reducing Valve is widely used in commercial plumbing systems, municipal water distribution networks, apartment buildings, hotels, hospitals, schools, universities, manufacturing facilities, food and beverage processing plants, irrigation systems, booster pump stations, water treatment skids, mechanical rooms, industrial process water applications, and institutional facilities. The valve automatically reduces high inlet pressure to a controlled outlet pressure, helping protect piping systems, water heaters, filtration equipment, valves, pumps, meters, and plumbing fixtures from damage caused by excessive pressure. It is commonly specified in large-capacity water systems where stable pressure regulation improves operational efficiency, reduces maintenance costs, minimizes water waste, and extends equipment service life.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 0297254
• Brand: Watts
• Model: 223
• Product Type: Water Pressure Reducing Valve
• Valve Size: 1-1/2 in.
• Connection Type: Female NPT Threaded
• Valve Style: Direct Acting Pressure Reducing Valve
• Service Media: Potable Water
• Body Material: Bronze
• Seat Material: Renewable Seat Design
• Function: Automatic Downstream Pressure Regulation
• Installation: Inline Water Distribution Systems
• Application: Commercial and Industrial Water Systems
• Service Environment: Municipal, Commercial, and Institutional Applications
• Maintenance Type: Serviceable Internal Components
• Operation: Self-Contained Mechanical Pressure Regulation
• Suitable For: Water Service Entrances and Distribution Systems
• Feature: High-Capacity Flow Design

Common Replacements:

• Watts LF223 1-1/2" Water Pressure Reducing Valve
• Watts N223 1-1/2" Water Pressure Reducing Valve
• Zurn Wilkins 600XL 1-1/2" Pressure Reducing Valve