Description
New old stock NuTech MB1e manual balancing valve in 1/2" - union tailpiece on one end, plain FNPT on the other, with memory-stop handle, dual P/T ports, vent and hose-end drain. Size confirmed against a ruler in the photos.
Bench report
- Functional
- New, unused surplus stock. All ports capped or plugged as shipped; the two P/T ports carry factory-sealed hex plugs.
- Cosmetic
- Shelf dust and light tarnish only. A black marker stripe on the plain end from the stock room.
- Tested
- Size 1/2" NPT confirmed: FNPT end measures about 1.1" across against the ruler (see photos) · Cast body marks read: 1223, 600 WOG, NuTech N logo · Vent cap, drain cap and tether all present; hex plugs sealed
- Not tested
- Not pressure-tested and not installed · No NuTech part tag on this unit, so the venturi code (1A vs 1B) is not printed on it - buy on the photos
Specifications
- Model
- MB1e-050F-050F (venturi code not tagged)
- Size
- 1/2" - ruler-confirmed
- Ends
- Union tailpiece x FNPT
- Ports
- Dual P/T test ports (plugged), vent, hose-end drain with mini lever
- Brand
- NuTech Hydronic Specialty Products (Hatfield, PA)
- Body
- Forged brass
- Ball / stem
- Stainless steel, blowout-proof stem
- Seats / seals
- PTFE seats, double EPDM O-ring stem seals
- Rating
- 600 psi WOG, 250 F (120 C)
- Handle
- Red zinc-plated lever with vinyl grip and memory stop
- Weight
- approx. 1.4 lb
- Retail (new)
- about $142 at industrial supply