How to Repair a Water Pressure Regulator | Zurn Wilkins 600XL

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  • Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
  • Learn how to repair or rebuild a Zurn Wilkins 600XL water pressure regulator. This is a simple repair for the DIYer.
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  • @dougdingle8198
    @dougdingle8198 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you SO much. This worked PERFECTLY for me. My regulator had been replaced by a plumber about 10 years ago and failed last month. The inside was a rusted mess, although the only thing actually 'broken' was the small rubber O ring. I ordered the repair kit from Amazon for around $60, and with a couple of hours work (the two plugs at the bottom were frozen solid and needed a lot of work to remove which added an hour) I saved a $400 (or more) plumber's visit to replace the valve. The only difference between my 1" device and the one in the video was that the new stem was not a threaded stud at the top , but instead was a tapped hole so the diaphragm was attached with a supplied bolt instead of the nut in the video. It all went together exactly as described otherwise, and when it was done I turned on the water and no leaks and set the pressure for for 65 psi using a meter I had. Excellent no nonsense video. Grateful for your time in posting this.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the feedback!
      Glad to hear that the video was helpful and you were able to rebuild your water pressure regulator.
      😎

  • @JohnnyBLC
    @JohnnyBLC 28 днів тому

    Thank you! Helped a lot! Saved $200 as the 1" Zurn valve is now $264 at HD.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  28 днів тому

      Glad to hear it! 👍😎

  • @jovac6097
    @jovac6097 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video really helped my confidence. Got it fully done in about an hour and no more high pitched noise when the water flows. Thanks!!!

  • @cockyhemi-123
    @cockyhemi-123 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video. Successfully gutted my reducing valve today. Took my time and now no more whistling and water hammering every time I turn a faucet on. Checked water psi and set to 60. Thumbs up!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  8 місяців тому

      Good to hear! 👍😎

  • @mikemurphy1896
    @mikemurphy1896 2 роки тому +4

    EXCELLENT ! Your great video saved me $400 !!!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 роки тому

      Glad to hear it!
      Thanks for the feedback... I really appreciate it.
      😎

  • @fyermun
    @fyermun 7 місяців тому

    What a great video. Very informative and straight to the point. Thank you so much.

  • @Kobe29261
    @Kobe29261 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you - mine is a different model but this gave me confidence that I can tackle the job!
    Your style is direct and no-nonsense, keep it that way!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback!
      Good luck with your rebuild.
      😎

  • @stevenbernstein1978
    @stevenbernstein1978 2 роки тому +2

    So that's why the bell housing is shaped like that--because there's a big compression spring inside. I always wanted to know that. Great video. Thank you.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 роки тому

      You're welcome! Glad to hear that you found the video helpful.
      Thanks for the comment.
      😎

  • @barneyrubble5828
    @barneyrubble5828 Рік тому +2

    What a legend, this video is perfect. Thank you!

  • @WayneStidolph
    @WayneStidolph 10 місяців тому

    Direct and to the point! Thank you

  • @elricksta
    @elricksta Рік тому +2

    Great job !!

  • @dskpugh1
    @dskpugh1 11 місяців тому

    Great video. Straight to the point.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  11 місяців тому

      Thanks! Much appreciated!

  • @andrewlarson8075
    @andrewlarson8075 Рік тому +1

    Worked great. Thanks for giving me the confidence to try the repair myself. I will confess that I have checked it for leaks a few times since I did the repair last evening, but I am a little paranoid about water leaks. Nice to have it working again.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Рік тому

      You’re welcome! Thanks for sharing.
      😎

  • @jeffreyrule8143
    @jeffreyrule8143 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @sbslider6
    @sbslider6 7 місяців тому

    Thanks you so much for this video. It was very helpful in replacing the guts of my Wilkins 600 regulator with the the RK34-600xl kit.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  7 місяців тому

      You’re welcome! I’m glad to hear that you found the video helpful. 😎

  • @surudog4929
    @surudog4929 2 роки тому +1

    Good job.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 роки тому

      Thanks. I appreciate the feedback.
      😎

  • @richierich1245
    @richierich1245 Рік тому

    Thank you, sir. Great instructions…works like a charm. I saved $$ by doing this!

  • @craiggalanti6218
    @craiggalanti6218 2 місяці тому

    Excellent Video Thank You!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 місяці тому

      You’re welcome and thank you! 😎

  • @robertcummingsflex202fn4
    @robertcummingsflex202fn4 Рік тому +1

    The instructions were terrible and I had a leak! Your video was perfect as I had the friction ring installed on the wrong side. Thanks!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Рік тому

      You’re welcome and thank you for the feedback. Much appreciated!
      😎

    • @RogerPack
      @RogerPack Рік тому

      Diaphragm is another name for it?

  • @STEVEOTABOO
    @STEVEOTABOO 7 місяців тому

    Wow I’m not sure what yoU do in your everyday job BUTT yoU should consider presenting yoU aRe brilliant well done SIR

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  7 місяців тому

      Thanks! Much appreciated! 😎

  • @KWPS
    @KWPS 11 місяців тому

    How big are those large pipe wrenches?

  • @itslegitkid6222
    @itslegitkid6222 2 роки тому

    Does it mean mine is bad if the water is surging ?? It’s not a constant flow

  • @jaolong
    @jaolong Рік тому

    This is very good to know about it's, but do they sales those repairs kits for us and where to buy it from? Thank you so much for showing us how to repairs this

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Рік тому

      Thanks for the question.
      Yes, the repair kits are for sale to the general public at many plumbing supply stores. Click the “ Where to Buy” button on the Zurn Wilkins website to find a dealer near you. I also placed an Amazon link for the 3/4” pressure reducing valve in the video description. Confirm if yours is 1/2, 3/4, or 1”. Good luck with the repair!
      😎

  • @ivanlawrence2
    @ivanlawrence2 Рік тому

    Thank you so much! I was just replacing faucet cartridges and a friend said it might be the regulator. Got the same one you have ;) and sure enough, I have 118psi :( I'll get the kit and give it a go! Can you help me better understand what "not over tighten the plunger" means? Also, when I reassemble the plugs should I add teflon tape or anything like that? I subscribed to your channel because of all the help in this video! Thank you again!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Рік тому

      Thanks!
      I posted the video 2 years ago and needed to watch it to jog my memory. LOL!
      Just snugly tighten the plunger… don’t use much muscle. Use the gaskets in the kit and Teflon tape won’t be needed. Hope this helps. 😎

  • @itslegitkid6222
    @itslegitkid6222 2 роки тому

    But it only happens when I use the washing machine ?

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 роки тому +1

      Surging? I’m not a plumber but maybe it’s water hammer. Might be that the water inlet valve in the washing machine is faulty. You can try removing the hoses on the machine side and running the hot and cold water into the laundry sink. If no surging, then it is probably something to do with the washing machine.
      😎