{"product_id":"zurn-wilkins-12-975xlst-12-reduced-pressure-backflow-preventer","title":"Wilkins 12-975XLST | 1\/2\" Reduced Pressure Backflow Preventer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nThe Wilkins 12-975XLST is a stainless steel reduced pressure principle backflow preventer designed for potable water protection against backsiphonage and backpressure contamination hazards.\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\n    1\/2 Inches\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Working Water Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    175 psi\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Working Water Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    180°F\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eNotable Certifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    ASSE 1013, NSF\/ANSI 372\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eConnection Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    FNPT threaded connections\n  \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\u003eNone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \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\u003eMain Valve Body: Stainless Steel ASTM A 351\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccess Covers: Stainless Steel ASTM A 351\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternals: Stainless Steel, 300 Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eElastomers: Silicone (FDA approved), Buna Nitrile (FDA approved)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePolymers: Noryl™\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSprings: Stainless Steel, 300 Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBall Valves: Stainless Steel ASTM A 351\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTest Cocks: Stainless Steel ASTM A 351\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\nLocal codes shall govern installation requirements. To be installed in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions and the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code. Unless otherwise specified, the assembly shall be mounted at a minimum of 12 inches and a maximum of 30 inches above adequate drains with sufficient side clearance for testing and maintenance. The installation shall be made so that no part of the unit can be submerged or where relief valve discharge could cause damage.\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\nASSE Listed 1013; Approved by the Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic Research at the University of Southern California; NSF\/ANSI 372; 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\u003eHealth Hazard Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides protection where a potential health hazard exists, safeguarding potable water systems from contamination hazards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion-Resistant Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel construction is ideal for systems utilizing liquids corrosive to copper alloys, including food processing, distilleries, and breweries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead-Free Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified to NSF\/ANSI 372, making the Zurn 12-975XLST ideal for applications requiring lead-free valves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Maintenance Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checks oriented at 45° angle upward and accessible for maintenance without removing the relief valve or the entire device from the line.\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 applications is the Zurn Wilkins 12-975XLST suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The 12-975XLST is ideal for medical diagnostic equipment, food processing, distilleries, breweries, and any application requiring corrosion-resistant, lead-free backflow prevention in potable water systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the required installation clearance for this backflow preventer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The assembly must be mounted at a minimum of 12 inches and a maximum of 30 inches above adequate drains with sufficient side clearance for testing and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the checks be serviced without removing the entire unit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the checks are oriented at a 45° angle upward and are accessible for maintenance without removing the relief valve or the entire device from the line.\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\n      Do not use with water that is unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate\n      disinfection 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\n      Contact us\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zurn Wilkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42934991552575,"sku":"12-975XLST","price":3772.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/0985\/files\/12-975XLST_AF_dc611292-aab8-40c0-af5f-c89296a2cf25.jpg?v=1771502064","url":"https:\/\/bottlefillingstations.com\/products\/zurn-wilkins-12-975xlst-12-reduced-pressure-backflow-preventer","provider":"BottleFillingStations.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}