Zurn 1 in. Bronze Water Pressure Reducing Valve with a female copper sweat union inlet and a 1 in. FNPT outlet delivers reliable pressure control for your home’s potable water system. Built with a durable bronze body, this valve is designed to stand up to normal domestic water service while protecting your fixtures from the stresses of high supply pressure. Key benefits you’ll notice
- Reliable pressure reduction: Keeps your showers, faucets, and appliances operating at a stable, safer pressure, preventing leaks, premature wear, and water hammer.
- Robust bronze construction: Bronze body provides excellent corrosion resistance in potable water systems, delivering long-lasting performance in everyday use.
- Flexible connection options: Inlet features a female copper sweat union for solder-in copper piping, while the outlet is a 1 in. FNPT connection for threaded piping. This combination makes it easier to integrate into a variety of existing layouts without forcing you into a single installation method.
- Significant rating for peace of mind: Designed to handle up to 300 psi of supply pressure and temperatures up to 140°F, offering solid protection for a wide range of residential water systems. Who this is for
- Homeowners and DIY enthusiasts looking to protect plumbing fixtures and appliances from high municipal or well-water pressure.
- Remodel projects where existing piping uses copper with soldered connections, yet a threaded outlet is needed for compatibility with other components.
- Anyone seeking a durable, long-lasting valve that can withstand regular use in domestic water service. How it works and practical use cases
- Inlet connection: Female copper sweat union accepts soldered copper piping, enabling a clean, code-compliant installation on the supply line.
- Outlet connection: FNPT provides a threaded option for connecting compatible threaded plumbing components, giving you installation flexibility where threaded piping is preferred.
- Ideal applications include protecting a water heater, washing machine, irrigation zones, and other high-demand fixtures by reducing incoming pressure to a safer, steady level. Why choose this valve over other options
- The bronze body and solder-in copper union offer a durable, corrosion-resistant solution tailored for potable water systems, combining solid build quality with installation versatility.
- The combination of copper-sweat and FNPT connections minimizes the need for aggressive pipe modifications, helping you complete the job with fewer fittings and potential leak points.
- Designed for real-world residential use, it focuses on dependable performance without relying on guesswork or generic components. Installation and care tips
- Before installation, shut off the main water supply and relieve pressure in the lines.
- Clean and prepare copper piping for sweating the inlet connection, following standard soldering safety practices.
- Use appropriate thread sealant or Teflon tape on the FNPT outlet when attaching threaded piping components, then tighten to the recommended spec.
- After installation, slowly restore water flow and inspect all joints for leaks; retighten or reseal as needed. This Zurn pressure reducing valve combines durable bronze construction, versatile copper-sweat and FNPT connections, and solid pressure/temperature ratings to deliver dependable protection for your home’s water system. Add it to your plumbing setup to ensure consistent performance, longer fixture life, and peace of mind around high-pressure supply lines.
