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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.

Condition

New old stock, unused. Not pressure-tested or installed. Light shelf dust and minor brass tarnish, no wear, sealant or wrench marks. Ports are capped or plugged as shipped; marker stripe on the plain end. No part tag on this unit. No carton, paperwork or P/T probes.

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

Brand
NuTech Hydronic Specialty Products (Hatfield, PA)
MPN
MB1e-050F-050F
Type
Manual Balancing Valve
Model
MB1e-050F-050F (venturi code not tagged)
Connection Type
Union x FNPT
Pipe Size
1/2 in
Material
Brass
Maximum Pressure
600 psi WOG
Maximum Temperature
250 F
Country of Origin
United States
Size
1/2" - ruler-confirmed
Ends
Union tailpiece x FNPT
Ports
Dual P/T test ports (plugged), vent, hose-end drain with mini lever
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

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