Watts 0794060 Valve Kit
The Watts 0794060 Valve Kit (MPN: 0794060) is a lead-free total relief valve repair kit designed for 1-1/4 to 2 inch Watts 909 and LF909 Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) assemblies. As a critical maintenance component for backflow prevention, this kit includes the complete relief valve assembly, seat, seat O-ring, two piston O-rings, and FDA-approved lubricant. This professional-grade kit is the designated replacement for Watts 0887138, 881482, 887138, LFRK909M1-VT-1.25, and RK909VT-1 1/4-2, ensuring full compatibility with existing 909M1 series installations. When you encounter continuous dripping or nuisance spitting from the relief valve vent, this kit provides a field-serviceable solution without requiring specialized tools. Utilizing genuine Watts repair parts ensures the backflow preventer maintains the necessary pressure differential and meets local plumbing codes for potable water safety. The low-lead bronze and high-quality elastomer construction are engineered to withstand supply pressure fluctuations and prevent mineral buildup in high-demand HVACR and commercial plumbing systems.
Key Benefits:- Direct Replacement Compatibility: Fully replaces deprecated part numbers 0887138 and 881482 for 1.25", 1.5", and 2" Watts 909 Series.
- Lead-Free Construction: Complies with federal lead-free requirements for potable water systems and RPZ assembly maintenance.
- Field Serviceable: Designed for rapid installation; the kit allows for total relief valve overhaul without removing the valve body from the line.
- Comprehensive Kit: Includes the relief valve seat and all necessary O-rings to resolve common leaking issues caused by debris or scale.
- OEM Performance: Genuine Watts 0794060 parts ensure exact tolerances for relief valve opening points and shut-off seating.
- Will this kit fix a relief valve that is constantly dripping? Yes, if the discharge persists even when the downstream shutoff is closed, the relief valve seat or O-ring is likely fouled or damaged, and this kit provides the necessary components to restore the seal.
- Does this fit the 909M1 or the standard 909? The 0794060 is specifically designed for the 909M1 and LF909M1 series in sizes 1-1/4" through 2".
- Are special tools needed for installation? No, the Watts 909 series relief valve is designed to be serviced with standard hand tools, such as a screwdriver for aligning the piston during cover reassembly.
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