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Bell Gossett reducing valve

gomezd
gomezd Member Posts: 4
Hi I have a very old boiler that uses these bell gossett valves and i need to get a replacement reducing valve. Numbers on it look like B-3, L38. Can you tell me if the new valve that I have pictured is the correct replacement?
Bell and Gossett 110192 Fb-38
Thanks for any help.

Comments

  • gomezd
    gomezd Member Posts: 4
    Here is the new valve Thanks
  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,539
    edited December 2023
    No, the valve in your first pic is a pressure RELIEF valve; the one in your last pic is a pressure REDUCING valve (aka a fill valve).

    They can still be obtained as a set as shown in your second pic.

    If the relief valve is leaking it may be because you have a compression/expansion tank issue.

    Don’t replace a part for performing its function.
    Bob Boan
    You can choose to do what you want, but you cannot choose the consequences.
    HomerJSmith
  • gomezd
    gomezd Member Posts: 4
    Hi Ironman, Thanks for the reply , yes your right i posted the wrong picture, i need the reducing valve (fill) the problem we are having is low pressure in our system its like 5 lbs we tried turning the screw in the center clockwise (in) and can not get a increase in pressure; the other valve is not leaking and releases a little water only when the handle is pulled up. Can you give me part number for the reducing valve or the complete set Thanks again!!
  • HVACNUT
    HVACNUT Member Posts: 6,300
    They're usually sold together as a combination feed/relief valve. 


  • HomerJSmith
    HomerJSmith Member Posts: 2,635
    edited December 2023
    There are a lot of pressure reducing valves on the market, I prefer Caleffi's valve. Just make sure it has ips threads. https://www.supplyhouse.com/Caleffi-535051A-3-4-NPT-Male-Union-AutoFill-Filling-Valve for one eg. Set it at the expansion tank bladder pressure.
    STEAM DOCTOR
  • gomezd
    gomezd Member Posts: 4
    I also found this part number 110190LF bell gossett looks more like mine