Replacing / repairing PRV

[Shluffer]

This is a caompanion thread to my optimal PSI thread.

I think my valve is dead. It now reduces the preasure down to 25. is this concistent with a failed valve, or do they stop decreasing the preasure when they fail? I did try and tighten the adjustment screw, but it did not have any affect. This leads me to believe it broke.

I am going to replace or rebuild my watts U5B preasure reducing valve.

The question is if it is worth repairing it. Am I better off just buying a new one?

I would replace an older U5B (the part numbner is 135B1M3) with one of the new U5BZ3. If anyone has a suggestion as to a valve that is better let me know.

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[Basement_Lurker]

Replacing it is simpler, better, and faster, although more expensive. However you might not have access to proper repair parts.

 

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[hj]

I would NEVER spend the time trying to repair one, but since it is your own PRV labor is not a factor so you could try it. often, however, the results can be less than desirable and you could wind up installing a new one anyway.