Watts 53L-150 1/2 Relief Valve, Bronze, NPT

The Watts 53L-150 1/2 is a 1/2" pressure relief valve for tankless / thermal expansion service, factory set at 150 psi. It features a bronze body. Rated to 150 psi.

This 1/2 inch pressure relief valve is used in residential applications to protect against excessive pressure on domestic storage tanks and tankless water heaters. It consists of a bronze body construction with 1/2 inch NPT threaded male inlet and 1/2 inch NPT threaded female (drain) outlet connections, test lever and stainless steel spring. It is ANSI Z21.22 approved, listed and certified by CSA. The pressure relief is set at 150 psi (10.3 bar).

Features

• Bronze body construction
• Pressure relief is set at 150 psi (10.3 bar)
• Stainless steel spring
• Test lever included

Common Questions

What pressure is this valve set to?

It is factory set to relieve at 150 psi. The setting is fixed and is not field-adjustable.

Can I use this on potable water?

No. This model is not certified lead-free, so it cannot be installed in a potable (drinking) water line under the NSF/ANSI 372 weighted-average lead rule. Use it on non-potable service, or order the "LF" version of this model for potable water.

Does the discharge have to be piped?

Yes. Codes require the outlet to be piped full-size to a safe point of discharge, terminating with an air gap and no valve, cap, or reducer anywhere in the line — a relief valve that cannot discharge freely is not protecting anything. The manual test lever should be operated at least annually to confirm the valve is not seized.

Specifications

• Type: Relief
• Size: 1/2"
• Inlet Size: 1/2"
• Outlet Size: 1/2"
• Connection: NPT
• Body Material: Bronze
• Max Pressure (psi): 150
• Pack Quantity: 50
• Country of Origin: United States
• Warranty: 1 Year Limited
• MPN: 53L-150 1/2
• Certifications: ANSI Z21.22, CSA 4.4
• Lead-Free: No
• Relief Type: Pressure Only
• Factory Set Pressure (psi): 150
• Application: Tankless / Thermal Expansion
• Shank Length: Standard
• Connection Configuration: MNPT inlet x FNPT outlet
• Manual Test Lever: Yes
• Approved for Potable Water: No
• SentryPlus Alert Flood Sensor: No