Watts Regulator Company is a manufacturer of valves, regulators, and other plumbing and heating products. The company primarily serves the plumbing and heating wholesale and retail markets.
Established in 1874 in Lawrence, Massachusetts
Began as a small machine shop producing bronze water gauges and boiler trimmings
Expanded product line to include pressure reducing valves, relief valves, and backflow preventers
Acquired by the Watts Industries, Inc., in 1986 and became Watts Regulator Co.
Acquired a number of companies to enhance its product line and market share, including Ames Fire & Waterworks, PVI industries, and tekmar Control Systems
In 2011, the company changed its name to Watts Water Technologies, Inc. to reflect the broader scope of its product line
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Used to automatically reduce and regulate the pressure of a fluid or gas in a pipe or system to a desired level.
Used to protect drinking water from contamination by preventing backflow of non-potable water or other hazardous substances into the water supply.
Used to protect equipment and systems from overpressure by opening and allowing fluid or gas to escape when the pressure exceeds a preset limit.
A pressure reducing valve is a type of valve that reduces and regulates the pressure of a fluid or gas in a pipe or system to a desired level.
A backflow preventer works by closing off the water supply to a building or system when there is a reverse flow of water, preventing contamination of the drinking water supply.
There are several types of relief valves, including safety valves, pressure relief valves, and vacuum relief valves.
Yes, Watts Regulator offers products for both residential and commercial use.
Watts Regulator products can be purchased from plumbing and heating wholesale distributors and retailers, as well as online retailers such as Amazon and Home Depot.