{"product_id":"ritchie-1-2-white-valve-12574","title":"Ritchie 1\/2\" White Valve #12574","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe low-pressure valve in the Ritchie 1\/2\" series. Ideal for gravity-flow systems and any supply running 5-40 PSI, where its larger orifice moves the most water of the three, an average of 4.8 gallons per minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits the smaller Ritchie waterers that take a 1\/2\" valve. If your pressure runs higher, use the red 12575 (40-60 PSI) or the green 13597 (60-80 PSI) instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure pressure at the waterer rather than at the source, at a few times of day. Replacement valve rubber is part 15151, sold in packs of 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- pc-valve-thread --\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#00537a;font-size:20px;margin:28px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow far should the valve thread into the valve bracket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;\"\u003eHand tight, and no further. This is the question we are asked most often about this valve, and the common belief is wrong: the valve is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e meant to screw in until the threads disappear. Threads still showing between the valve and the bracket after you have hand tightened it is normal and correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #e1c030;background:#fdf9ec;padding:15px 18px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#403f3f;font-size:16px;\"\u003eDo not put a wrench on this valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#403f3f;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eForcing the valve in, or turning it with a wrench until no threads show, can crack the valve bracket. There is a red notice on the valve packaging for this reason. \u003cstrong\u003eA valve bracket cracked by overtightening is not covered under warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;\"\u003eIf you would rather see it than read it, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dQiNX5PvQJA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethis short video shows how far the valve goes in\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;\"\u003eNot sure yours is seated right? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eSend us a photo through our contact form\u003c\/a\u003e and we will tell you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- pc-valve-guide --\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;color:#00537a;margin:28px 0 4px;\"\u003eWhich valve for your water pressure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;color:#6b7785;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eAll three fit the same 1\/2\" Ritchie units. The lower the pressure a valve is built for, the larger its orifice and the more water it moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #e3e8ee;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#223f5f;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;font-size:14px;width:19%;\"\u003eValve\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#1b3350;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;font-size:14px;\"\u003ePart\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#1b3350;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;font-size:14px;\"\u003ePressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#1b3350;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eFlow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#1b3350;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eWater source\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#223f5f;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8ee;background:#fdf6e3;\"\u003eWhite \u003cspan style=\"color:#a9821f;font-weight:400;\"\u003e(this valve)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 12px;color:#333;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8ee;border-left:3px solid #e1c030;background:#fdf6e3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12574\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 12px;color:#333;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8ee;background:#fdf6e3;\"\u003e5-40 PSI (low)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 12px;color:#333;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8ee;background:#fdf6e3;\"\u003e4.8 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 12px;color:#333;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8ee;background:#fdf6e3;\"\u003eGravity flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#223f5f;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8ee;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 12px;color:#333;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8ee;border-left:3px solid #e1c030;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e12575\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 12px;color:#333;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8ee;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e40-60 PSI (medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 12px;color:#333;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8ee;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e3.4 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 12px;color:#333;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8ee;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003eWell water, standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#223f5f;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8ee;\"\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 12px;color:#333;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8ee;border-left:3px solid #e1c030;\"\u003e13597\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 12px;color:#333;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8ee;\"\u003e60-80 PSI (high)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 12px;color:#333;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8ee;\"\u003e1.45 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 12px;color:#333;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8ee;\"\u003eCity or rural water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure the pressure at the waterer, not at the source\u003c\/strong\u003e, at a few different times of day and use the average. City pressure in particular swings with usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;color:#00537a;margin:28px 0 4px;\"\u003eWhy is my valve dripping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;color:#6b7785;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eFive things to check, in the order worth checking them. Most of these are small fixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDebris in the line.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a new install, if the line was not flushed before hookup, something small can lodge in the valve and stop it sealing. Flush the line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral buildup on the valve rubber.\u003c\/strong\u003e The usual cause on an older unit: buildup keeps the neoprene from seating tight. Flip the rubber over, or replace it with part 15151, sold in packs of 10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorn parts.\u003c\/strong\u003e A float that has taken on water and sits low, or a wing nut or thumbscrew that has worked loose or stripped, will let the trough overflow. Replace the worn piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToo much water pressure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the pressure before going further. The signs are a valve that drips constantly and will not shut off, a float without the buoyancy to close it, and valve rubber that comes out distorted and will no longer lie flat. Move up the chart to the next valve, or fit a pressure regulator ahead of the unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater hammer.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pressure surge can make the valve sputter and look as though it is not shutting off. A regulator smooths the surge out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbove 80 PSI, or where pressure spikes, the Ritchie Pressure Reducing Valve Package 18649 holds steady pressure at the waterer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure what you have? Send us a photo of the unit and the tag through our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact form\u003c\/a\u003e and we will identify it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- pc-partslist-links --\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #00537a;background:#eef4f8;padding:14px 16px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#00537a;\"\u003eParts lists that include this part\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.95em;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/watermatic-150s-parts-list\" style=\"color:#00537a;\"\u003eRitchie WaterMatic 150S\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ritchie-watermatic-150-parts-list\" style=\"color:#00537a;\"\u003eRitchie WaterMatic 150\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ritchie-omni-2-parts-list\" style=\"color:#00537a;\"\u003eRitchie Omni 2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ritchie-omni-1-parts-list\" style=\"color:#00537a;\"\u003eRitchie Omni 1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ritchie-discontinued-2ac-parts-list\" style=\"color:#00537a;\"\u003eRitchie Discontinued 2AC\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ritchie-2ac-special-discontinued-parts-list\" style=\"color:#00537a;\"\u003eRitchie 2AC Special Parts List Discontinued\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ritchie-commander-1-parts-list-discontinued\" style=\"color:#00537a;\"\u003eRitchie Commander 1 parts list (Discontinued)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ritchie-commander-2-parts-list-discontinued\" style=\"color:#00537a;\"\u003eRitchie Commander 2 Parts List (Discontinued)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ritchie-omni-2-special-parts-list\" style=\"color:#00537a;\"\u003eRitchie Omni-2 Special\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ritchie-watermatic-100-parts-list\" style=\"color:#00537a;\"\u003eRitchie WaterMatic 100\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ritchie-pork-king-1-parts-list-discontinued\" style=\"color:#00537a;\"\u003eRitchie Pork King 1 Parts List - Discontinued\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ritchie-pork-king-2-parts-list-discontinued\" style=\"color:#00537a;\"\u003eRitchie Pork King 2 Parts List - Discontinued\u003c\/a\u003e and 2 more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ritchie Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44267744231619,"sku":"12574","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/1894\/5731\/files\/12574Ritchie.jpg?v=1775766155","url":"https:\/\/www.petecosupply.com\/products\/ritchie-1-2-white-valve-12574","provider":"PeteCo Supply, LLC. 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