Looking for new water regulator

I've been using the Valterra as well. Not as good as the Watts, but it does the job for the one night a year I wind up at FHU with my current rig.

I am very satisfied with my Watts 263. I do recommend you get the one with stainless steel. I didn't and purchased the SS kit later.

restlesswind wrote:

rseymour21 wrote:

Bumpyroad wrote:
get a decent Watts one, not a wal mart $9 special.
bumpy

X2 - just don't forget to take it with you when you leave! :S

Did you find the one I left behind ?:o

No Sir! but I'm come close to leaving one!:B

Bobbo wrote:
I would get the Watts X65BG on this page: http://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/PressureRegulators.htm

It has adjustable pressure and 6-9 gpm flow rate.

It replaces the N55BG that I own.

P.S. The bottom of that same page gives a brief overview of the different types and their strengths and weaknesses. It also tells how they derived that 6-9 gpm flow rate.

That's the information I wanted! Real test data rather than someone just saying mine is better than yours.
Now if I can just find it at a price that doesn't kill a $100 bill.
Thanks

rseymour21 wrote:

Bumpyroad wrote:
get a decent Watts one, not a wal mart $9 special.
bumpy

X2 - just don't forget to take it with you when you leave! :S

Did you find the one I left behind ?:o

Bumpyroad wrote:
get a decent Watts one, not a wal mart $9 special.
bumpy

X2 - just don't forget to take it with you when you leave! :S

I like my Valtera adjustable regulator, works as well as my Watts. :)

Bobbo wrote:
I would get the Watts X65BG on this page: http://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/PressureRegulators.htm

It has adjustable pressure and 6-9 gpm flow rate.

It replaces the N55BG that I own.

P.S. The bottom of that same page gives a brief overview of the different types and their strengths and weaknesses. It also tells how they derived that 6-9 gpm flow rate.

agree .... we too have been using a N55BG for over 10 years .... I've rebuilt it one time .... most other regulators I've seen can't be rebuilt

Jim

Been using the Valtera high flow (which DOES NOT restrict flow) for ten plus years without any flow problems - even when taking a shower or using multiple faucets.
There is no way I would waste $50+ on the Watts whole house reg.

RVnRobin wrote:
So, I'm needing to purchase a new water regulator and wanting one with good flow rate.
Amazon shows the following provide "high flow"...
Valterra A01-1122VP Lead-Free High Flow Water Regulator

Valterra A01-1114VP High Flow Stainless Steel Water Regulator

Valterra A01-1117VP Brass Lead-Free Adjustable Water Regulator

However, a preset 40-50 lbs pressure or an adjustable pressure don't tell the whole story.
Does anyone have any information on how many gallons per minute these regulators will allow and how they compare with other regulators on the market?

Of the ones you show.

The first two: AVOID, they restrict water flow

The third.. MAY be enough.

I just got a new 3/4" Zurin 70XL with garden hose adapters.

Now,,, here is what I have found.

I have an aging Watts 3/4 inch, IN fairness to Watts I do believe it needs to be rebuilt.. But there was some frost damage and I lost a part so I can not really test it...

I have a SUR-FLO,, this is identical to the ones often installed in Motor Homes and trailers as part of the inlet.

I have ones like the first two you have and worse.

When I bought the ZURIN,, I put it to the test, also the Sur-Flo

I hooked it up, 80=100 PSI incoming 50 out, Turned on the outside shower and watched the pressure drop. like 10 PSI.. I think the Watts hit 20 but remember it's old and needs a rebuild kit.

The Zurin.. Needle never wiggled. stuck on 50..

I would recommend going to a PLUMBING supply house and get either a Watts or a Zurin, 3/4 inch (Was cheaper than a half inch) and hose fittings.