{"product_id":"wilkins-34-bvecxlc-125cf-ball-valve-with-thermal-expansion-control-34","title":"Wilkins 34-BVECXLC-125CF | Ball Valve with Thermal Expansion Control, 3\/4\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Product images may vary from the actual item due to differences in size or configuration options.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wilkins 34-BVECXLC-125CF is a full port bronze ball valve with integral thermal expansion control valve designed for residential water heater protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\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 3\/4 Inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Working Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 psi WOG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Working Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Certifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e UPC Listed, NSF\/ANSI 372\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelief Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125 psi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003e34-BVECXL-125CF:\u003c\/strong\u003e FNPT Shutoff Connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e34-BVECXL-125BF:\u003c\/strong\u003e FNPT Shutoff, Barb Drain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e34-BVECXLC-125BF:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper Sweat, Barb Drain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e34-BVECXL-125-PEX:\u003c\/strong\u003e FNPT Shutoff, PEX Drain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e34-BVECXLPEX-125BF:\u003c\/strong\u003e PEX Shutoff, Barb Drain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e34-BVECXLPEX-125-PEX:\u003c\/strong\u003e PEX Shutoff, PEX Drain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve Body: Low Lead Forged Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelief Valve Body: Low Lead Forged Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall: Chrome-Plated Low Lead Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem: Brass (ASTM B 16)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeats and Stem Packing: TFE Virgin Teflon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrust Washer: TFE Virgin Teflon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle and Nut: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelief Valve Spring: Stainless Steel (302 Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelief Valve Seat Washer: Buna Nitrile (FDA Approved)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelief Valve Plunger: Brass (ASTM B 16)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\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;\"\u003eThe Zurn 34-BVECXLC-125CF is installed on the cold water inlet to the water heater. Installation requires ensuring a safe, adequate drain line from the relief valve and providing clearance for handle operation and drain line maintenance. The valve should be installed with proper flow direction as indicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\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;\"\u003eUPC Listed to IGC 128-2019; Certified to NSF\/ANSI 372 (0.25% Maximum Weighted Average Lead Content)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003eDual Functionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines ball valve shutoff with integral thermal expansion relief valve for complete water heater protection in one compact unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead-Free Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meets NSF\/ANSI 372 standards with 0.25% maximum weighted average lead content, ideal for potable water applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features low lead forged brass body, chrome-plated brass ball, and stainless steel components for long-lasting performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Connection Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper sweat shutoff with 3\/8\" hose compression drain fitting for flexible installation configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the purpose of the thermal expansion control valve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The integral thermal expansion relief valve protects the water heater and plumbing system from excessive pressure buildup caused by thermal expansion when water is heated in a closed system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this valve be installed on hot water lines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, the Zurn 34-BVECXLC-125CF is designed for installation on the cold water inlet to the water heater only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What type of drain line is required for the relief valve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: A safe, adequate drain line must be connected to the 3\/8\" compression drain fitting and routed to an appropriate discharge location per local plumbing codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"W3TucRPBpqQA9ARvwg6ni-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNOTICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not use with water that is unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection either before or after the system. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \"Hydrate Everyone, Everywhere!\" BottleFillingStations.com | \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bottlefillingstations.com\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Contact us \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zurn Wilkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42914906767423,"sku":"34-BVECXLC-125CF","price":277.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/0985\/files\/BVECXLPEX_d266fc6b-6a69-484a-af84-894de1bc659f.png?v=1770568547","url":"https:\/\/bottlefillingstations.com\/products\/wilkins-34-bvecxlc-125cf-ball-valve-with-thermal-expansion-control-34","provider":"BottleFillingStations.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}