Watts LF26A 3-50 Two-Way Small Pressure Regulator

Description:

The Watts LF26A 3-50 Regulator is a lead-free, two-way small pressure regulator used in water and No. 2 fuel oil piping systems to maintain stable downstream pressure within an adjustable range of 3 to 50 PSI. Commonly installed in beverage dispensing equipment, paint spraying systems, ice machines, humidifiers, drinking fountains, laboratory equipment, and other small process applications requiring precise pressure control. Maintenance technicians, OEMs, equipment manufacturers, and system integrators use this regulator for equipment repairs, pressure control upgrades, replacement projects, and new system installations requiring reliable low-pressure regulation.

Applications:

The Watts LF26A 3-50 Regulator is widely used in beverage dispensing systems, food service equipment, ice cube machines, humidification systems, paint spray equipment, laboratory process systems, water treatment skids, drinking fountains, commercial appliances, industrial wash systems, instrumentation panels, and light industrial fluid handling applications. Its compact design and adjustable pressure range make it suitable for applications requiring accurate low-pressure control, equipment protection, consistent flow performance, and reduced pressure fluctuations. The regulator is commonly found in OEM equipment, manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, processing plants, and specialty machinery where dependable pressure regulation is critical to system performance and component longevity.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Watts
• Product Type: Small Pressure Regulator
• Series: LF26A
• Model: LF26A 3-50
• Regulator Type: Two-Way Pressure Regulator
• Adjustable Pressure Range: 3–50 PSI (0.2–3.4 bar)
• Factory Pressure Setting: 15 PSI (1.0 bar)
• Body Material: Lead-Free Brass
• Disc Material: Buna-N Stainless Steel Disc
• Diaphragm Material: Reinforced Buna-N
• Spring Cage Material: Aluminum
• Stem Material: Stainless Steel
• Adjustment Type: Tee Handle
• Connection Type: Female NPT Threaded
• Gauge Port: 1/4 in. Two-Way Low-Pressure Gauge Port
• Maximum Working Pressure: 300 PSI (21 bar)
• Operating Temperature Range: 0°F to 140°F (-18°C to 60°C)
• Feature: Oversized Orifice Design
• Service Media: Water and No. 2 Fuel Oil
• Lead Free: Yes

Common Replacements:

• Watts LF263A Pressure Regulator
• Watts LF25AUB Pressure Reducing Valve
• Zurn Wilkins NR3XL Pressure Regulator