{"product_id":"watts-88009133","title":"Watts LFN55BM1-DU-CEF 3\/4 Lead-Free Pressure Reducing Valve, Brass, PEX","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Watts LFN55BM1-DU-CEF 3\/4 is a 3\/4\" lead-free pressure reducing valve with double union PEX connections. It reduces inlet pressure of up to 400 psi to an adjustable 25-75 psi downstream, factory set at 50 psi. It features a brass body and a epdm seat. Rated to 400 psi and 33°F to 180°F. This model is certified lead-free for potable-water installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 3\/4 inch water pressure reducing valve is used in commercial and residential applications to reduce incoming water pressure for protection of plumbing system components and to reduce water consumption. It consists of a lead free brass body construction, double union PEX Cold Expansion Fitting [CEF] inlet and outlet connection, integral stainless steel strainer, thermoplastic seat, bronze sealed spring cage for accessible outdoor waterworks or pit installations and a thermal expansion bypass. The temperature range is 33 to 180 degrees F (0.5 to 82 degrees C). Suitable for up to 400 psi (27.6 bar), the pressure range can be adjusted from 25 to 75 psi (172 to 517 kPa) with the standard setting at 50 psi (345 kPa).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble unions, PEX cold expansion fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegral stainless steel strainer removable for cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermoplastic seat and bronze cage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed spring cage for accessible outdoor or pit installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Strainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have a built-in bypass for thermal expansion, or do I still need an expansion tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eLFN55BM1-DU-CEF 3\/4 includes an integral thermal-expansion bypass. When downstream pressure from a water heater rises above the inlet pressure, the bypass relieves that excess back through the valve toward the supply, which prevents nuisance pressure build-up on a closed system. It is not a substitute for a properly sized thermal expansion tank where your local code requires one - the bypass only relieves back to the street when street pressure is lower, so check the code in your jurisdiction.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pressure is it set to out of the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eLFN55BM1-DU-CEF 3\/4 ships factory set at 50 psi. The adjustable reduced-pressure range is 25 to 75 psi, so you can dial the outlet anywhere in that band on site with the adjusting screw - loosen the locknut, turn in to raise pressure and out to lower it, then retighten and verify with a gauge.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a strainer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes - LFN55BM1-DU-CEF 3\/4 has an integral stainless steel strainer built into the body, so you do not need a separate inline strainer ahead of it. The strainer is removable for cleaning; if the valve starts to lose downstream pressure, pull and rinse the strainer before assuming the seat has failed.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a gauge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNo - LFN55BM1-DU-CEF 3\/4 has no gauge and no gauge tapping. Set the outlet pressure using a gauge elsewhere on the downstream piping. The -GG version of this model ships with a gauge tapping and a 160 psi gauge.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressure Regulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInlet Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutlet Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e PEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeat \/ Seal Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e EPDM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Pressure (psi):\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutoff:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Year Limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e LFN55BM1-DU-CEF 3\/4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33°F to 180°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e ASSE-1003, ANSI-A112.26.2, IAPMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Set Pressure (psi):\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Range - Min (psi):\u003c\/strong\u003e 25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Range - Max (psi):\u003c\/strong\u003e 75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Expansion Bypass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegral Strainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnion Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Union\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Capacity Full Port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegulated Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Watts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54934653042987,"sku":"88009133","price":250.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/3168\/9577\/files\/0e42ac5eefd671bbb6e934a6ea6dd44c643aaf3e.jpg?v=1785978185","url":"https:\/\/citysupplygroup.com\/products\/watts-88009133","provider":"City Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}