{"product_id":"wilkins-18-860xl-resilient-seated-ball-test-cock","title":"Wilkins 18-860XL | Resilient Seated Ball Test Cock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nThe Wilkins 18-860XL is a resilient seated ball type test cock designed for backflow preventer test ports, providing reliable differential pressure gauge connections for system testing and maintenance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eKey Specifications:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/8 Inches MNPT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Working Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 PSI WOG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Working Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 180°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Certifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e NSF\/ANSI 372 certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd Connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Threaded ANSI B1.20.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOther Related Variants:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14-860XL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 Inch MNPT version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18-860XLFT:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/8 Inch with 45° SAE flare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14-860XLFT:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 Inch with 45° SAE flare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Lead Cast Bronze main valve body (ASTM B 584)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Lead Brass ball with chrome plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeflon seat and packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass flare fitting (ASTM B 16) on FT models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: #f8f9fb; padding: 12px 14px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; color: #333;\"\u003e\nInstalled on backflow preventers as test ports for attaching differential pressure gauges, typically positioned 12 inches minimum to 30 inches maximum above grade on indoor installations with devices like the Wilkins 350XL.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandards Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: #f8f9fb; border-left: 4px solid #1d85af; padding: 12px 14px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; color: #333;\"\u003e\nCertified to NSF\/ANSI 372 by IAPMO R\u0026amp;T; Threaded end connections per ANSI B1.20.1\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Lead Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified to NSF\/ANSI 372 with 0.25% maximum weighted average lead content for safe drinking water applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuarter-Turn Operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome-plated brass ball with screwdriver slot enables quick and easy opening and closing for testing procedures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-lead cast bronze body with Teflon seat and packing ensures long-lasting performance up to 300 PSI WOG and 180°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Connection Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available with standard threaded connections or optional 45° SAE flare fitting for fast test kit hose attachment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between the Wilkins 18-860XL and the 18-860XLFT models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The Zurn 18-860XL features a 1\/4\" FNPT outlet connection, while the 18-860XLFT includes a 45° SAE flare fitting for faster test kit hose attachment and comes with a threaded dust cover to protect against fouling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the Zurn Wilkins 18-860XL be used with any backflow preventer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the 18-860XL is designed for installation on backflow preventers with standard threaded test port connections conforming to ANSI B1.20.1 specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the maximum pressure and temperature rating for the 18-860XL test cock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The 18-860XL is rated for maximum working pressure of 300 PSI WOG and maximum working temperature of 180°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"W3TucRPBpqQA9ARvwg6ni-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOTICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\nDo not use with water that is unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate\ndisinfection either before or after the system.\n\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\n\"Hydrate Everyone, Everywhere!\" BottleFillingStations.com |\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bottlefillingstations.com\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\nContact us\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zurn Wilkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42983789690943,"sku":"18-860XL","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/0985\/files\/Zurn_Media_Placeholder.png?v=1770736892","url":"https:\/\/bottlefillingstations.com\/products\/wilkins-18-860xl-resilient-seated-ball-test-cock","provider":"BottleFillingStations.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}