Watts SS-BB PDI Size B Water Hammer Arrestor, Stainless, NPT

The Watts SS-BB is a pre-charged stainless steel bellows water hammer arrestor with NPT connections. It absorbs the pressure spike a quick-closing valve or appliance creates, protecting piping and fixtures from banging and shock damage. It is PDI size B under PDI Standard WH201, covering 12–32 fixture units. It features a stainless body. Rated to 250 psi.

This Watts pre-charged, all stainless steel shock arrestor features stainless steel bellows and a 1 inch male IPS threaded connection. It is designed to operate on all domestic and commercial lines up to 150 psi working pressure (12-32 fixture units) and 250 psi static pressure with a temperature range of 100 F to 300 F (-73 C to 149 C). The arrestor can be installed with a standard pipe tee vertically, horizontally or at and angle and complies with PDI WH201 and ASSE 101.

Features

• Stanless steel body and bellows
• 1" male IPS connection
• Pre-charged
• 150 psi working pressure

Common Questions

What size do I need for my fixtures?

The SS-BB is PDI size B under PDI Standard WH201, rated for 12–32 fixture units. Total the fixture units on the branch you are protecting and choose the letter whose range covers that total — PDI sizes run AA (1–3 fixture units) through F (155–330). Above 32 fixture units on the branch, step up to the next letter.

Is it ASSE 1010 certified?

Yes. The SS-BB is certified to ASSE 1010, the performance standard for water hammer arrestors, and complies with PDI WH201.

Is it lead-free / potable safe?

The SS-BB is not carried as a lead-free (LF) certified model. It is all-stainless construction, so there are no brass or bronze wetted parts, but the lead-free certification is not on file for it. Where a job specifically requires a lead-free certified arrestor, choose a Watts LF-prefixed model such as the LF15M2 series.

Does it need recharging?

No. The SS-BB is a pre-charged, permanently sealed stainless steel bellows unit. There is nothing to recharge and no maintenance is required.

Specifications

• Connection: NPT
• Body Material: Stainless
• Max Pressure (psi): 250
• Application: Domestic Water
• Country of Origin: South Korea
• Warranty: 1 Year Limited
• MPN: SS-BB
• Certifications: ASSE-1010
• Lead-Free: No
• Accessory Type: Water Hammer Arrestor
• PDI Size (WH201): B
• Fixture Units: 12–32
• Body Style: Straight
• ASSE 1010 Certified: Yes