ES-25AUB

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Series 25AUB-Z3

Water Pressure Reducing Valves*

Sizes: 12" 2" (15 50mm)

25AUB-Z3

Series 25AUB-Z3 Water Pressure Reducing Valves are designed to reduce

incoming water pressure to a sensible level to protect plumbing system
components and reduce water consumption. This series is suitable for water
supply pressures up to 300psi (20.7 bar) and may be adjusted from 25 75psi
(172 517 kPa). The standard setting is 50psi (345 kPa). All parts are quickly
and easily serviceable without removing the valve from the line. The standard
bypass feature permits the flow of water back through the valve into the main
when pressures, due to thermal expansion on the outlet side of the valve,
exceed the pressure in the main supply.

Features
Standard construction includes Z3 sealed spring cage and stainless steel
corrosion resistant adjusting & cage screws for accessible outdoor
or pit installations
Union inlet connection
Integral stainless steel strainer
Replaceable seat module
Bronze body construction
Serviceable in line
Bypass feature controls thermal expansion pressure**
High temperature resistant reinforced diaphragm for hot water

Models
25AUB-Z3
NPT threaded female union inlet x NPT female outlet
25AUB-S-Z3
Solder union inlet x NPT female outlet
25AUB-DU-Z3 Double Union NPT threaded union female inlet and
outlet
25AUB-S-DU-Z3
Double Union Solder union inlet and outlet
25AUB-DU-THDxPEX-Z3 Double Union NPT threaded female inlet

and PEX union outlet
25AUB-DU-LF-Z3
Double union body less fittings (34", 1", 114")
25AUB-QC-Z3
Single Union Quick-Connect union inlet (12", 34", 1")
25AUB-DU-QC-Z3
Double Union Quick-Connect inlet and outlet
(12", 34", 1")

Bypass valve
assembly for 114" 2"
(32 50mm) sizes
Union inlet
connection
Integral
stainless
steel strainer

Specifications
Standard Specifications: A Water Pressure Reducing Valve with intergral
strainer shall be installed in the water service pipe near its entrance to the
building where supply main pressure exceeds 60psi (413 kPa) to reduce it to
50psi (345 kPa) or lower. The valve shall feature a bronze body suitable for
water supply pressures up to 300psi (20.7 bar). Provision shall be made to
permit the bypass flow of water back through the valve into the main when
pressures, due to thermal expansion on the outlet side of the valve, exceed
the pressure in the main supply. Water Pressure Reducing Valve with built-in
bypass check valves will be acceptable. Approved valve shall be listed to
ASSE 1003 and IAPMO and certified to CSA B356. Valve shall be a Watts
Series 25AUB-Z3.*
*A water saving test program concluded that reducing the supply pressure
from 80-50psi (551-345 kPa) resulted in a water savings of 30%.
**The bypass feature will not prevent the pressure relief valve from opening on
the hot water supply system with pressure above 150psi (10.3 bar).

Watts product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference only. For precise measurements,
please contact Watts Technical Service. Watts reserves the right to change or modify product design, construction, specifications, or materials without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make such changes and modifications on Watts products previously or subsequently sold.

EPDM
diaphragm

Bypass for
1
2" 1" (15
25mm) sizes
Replaceable
seat module

Materials

Standards

Body:
Bronze
1
Seat: 
2"1" (1525mm) Replaceable engineered polymer
(10% glass filled Noryl)
114"2" (3250mm) Replaceable stainless steel
Integral Strainer: Stainless steel
Diaphragm:
Reinforced EPDM
Valve Disc:
EPDM
Note: for LP models where application temperatures exceed 160F (71C),
but not over 180F (82C), a Teflon protector should be added to
sizes 114"2" (32-50mm).

Meets requirements of ASSE Standard 1003: ANSI A112.26.2: CSA Standard

B356; Southern Standard Plumbing Code and listed by IAPMO.
Military Standard MIL-V-18146B Type I.

Capacity

Pressure Temperature
Temperature Range: 33F 160F (0.5C 71C)
Maximum Working Pressure: 300psi (20.7 bar)
Adjustable Reduced Pressure Range: 2575psi (172 517 kPa)
Standard Reduced Pressure Setting: 50psi (345 kPa)

Options

kPa psi

0 0

Reduced Pressure Drop

34 5

69 10

103 15

138 20

172 25

Add Suffix

G
GG
HP
LP
Z7

Sizes: 1 2", 34", 1", 114", 112", 2"

(15, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50mm)

2 "

4"

1"

114"

2"

112"

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
100
gpm
0 38 76 114 152 190 228 266 304 342 380
lpm

Gauge tapping, 14" (8mm) on 12" & 34", all other sizes 18" (3mm)
Gauge tapping and 160psi (11 bar) gauge
High pressure range 75125psi (5.2 8.6 bar)
Low pressure range 1035psi (69 241 kPa)
400psi (27.6 bar) initial pressure, 12" (20mm) models only

Flow
A2

Noryl is a registered trademark of SABIC Innovative Plastics.

Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. du pont de Nemours & Company.

F* (Max)

Dimensions Weights
ET

ES

FQC

EP

A - 25AUB-Z3
A1 - 25AUB-S-Z3
A2 - 25AUB-DU-LF-Z3
B - 25AUB-DU-Z3
B1 - 25AUB-S-DU-Z3
B2 - 25AUB-DU-THDxPEX-Z3
B3 - 25AUB-DU-QC-Z3
ET - NPT Engagement for tight joint
ES - Female sweat socket depth
EP - PEX end connection
FQC - Quick-Connect union

SIZE (DN)

C (Max)

A, A1
B, B1, B2

DIMENSIONS

A
A1 A2 B B1
B2
C
in.
mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm

2 15
4 20
1 25
114 32
112 40
2 50
1
3

538 137 5516 135

5516 135 512 140
6 152 614 159
834 222 81516 227
834 222 9 229
914 235 10 254

5316 132 6716 164 638 162

7 178
514 133 612 165 678 175 634 171 7 178
578 149 738 187 71316 198 71116 195 8 203
814 210 1034 273 11 279 9 229
814 210 1034 273 11316 284
912 241
834 222 11516 287 121116 322 1114 286

DIMENSIONS

D
in. mm

112 38
112 38
134
44
218 54
238 60
314 83

F *
G
ET
in. mm in. mm in. mm

9716 240 318 79

9716 240 318 79
10716 266 358 92
11716 291 358 92
111516 304 4116 103
131116 348 434 121

WEIGHT

E S
EP
FQC
in. mm in. mm in. mm lbs. kgs.

2 13 12 13 112 38 3.5 1.6

2 13 34 19 58 16 11116 42
3.5 1.6
5
8 16 1516 23 1316 21 134 45 6.5 3.0
5
8 16 1 25 10 4.5
5
8 16 1116 28 10 4.5
5
8 16 1516 34 15 6.8
1
1

* Dimension includes optional gauge

A Watts Water Technologies Company

ES-25AUB 1226

USA: Tel. (978) 688-1811 Fax: (978) 794-1848 www.watts.com

Canada: Tel. (905) 332-4090 Fax: (905) 332-7068 www.watts.ca

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