ES-B6780

For Commercial and Industrial Applications

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Contractor

Job Location

Approval

Engineer

Contractors P.O. No.

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Series B6780, B6781

2-Piece, Full Port,
Bronze Diverter Ball Valves
Sizes: 14" 2" (8 50mm)
Series B6780, B6781 2-Piece, Full Port, Bronze Diverter Ball Valves are
designed to divert liquids and gases in commercial and industrial applications. The B6780, B6781s full port orifice ensures minimal pressure
drop, while PTFE seats and chrome plated brass ball provide lasting service.

B6780

Features
Suitable for a full range of liquids and gases.
Minimal pressure drop due to full size ports
Blowout proof pressure retaining stem
Pressure rated at 400psi (28 bars) WOG non-shock @ 100F (38C);
125psi (8.6 bars) WSP
Virgin PTFE stem packing seal and thrust bearing
Vinyl insulator on heavy duty, zinc-plated carbon steel handles
Low operating torque

B6781

Adjustable stem packing gland

Each valve factory tested

Models
B6780

14

B6781

12

" 2" (8 50mm) threaded NPT end connections

" 1" (15 25mm) solder end connections

0 Rotation

45 Rotation

90 Rotation

Specifications
A 2-piece full port bronze diverter ball valve to be installed as indicated
on the plans. The valve must have a blowout proof pressure retaining
stem, chrome plated brass ball, PTFE seats, virgin PTFE stem packing
seal and adjustable packing. Pressure rating no less than 400psi (28
bars) WOG non-shock, 125psi (8.6 bars) WSP. Valve shall be a Watts
Regulator Company Series B6780 (threaded) or B6781 (solder).

Pressure Temperature
Temperature Range: 0F - 350F (-18C 177C) @ 50psi (3.5 bars)
Maximum Working Pressure: 400psi (28 bars) WOG non-shock @ 100F
(38C); 125psi (8.6 bars) WSP

Options
Suffix
OV High profile safety oval handle
RH Round handle
SH Stainless steel handle & nut
SS Stainless steel ball and stem
*This valve is designed to be soft soldered into lines without disassembly, using a
low temperature solder 420F (216C). Other solders such as 95/5 tin antimony
460F (238C) or 96/4 tin silver 420F (216C) can be used, however extreme
caution must be used to prevent seat damage. Higher temperature solders will
damage the seat material. ANSI B.16.18 states that the maximum operating pressure of 50-50 solder connections is 200 psi (14 bars) at 100F (38C) and
decreases with higher temperatures.
Apply heat with the flame directed AWAY from the center of the valve body.
Excessive heat can harm the seats. After soldering, the packing nut may have to
be tightened.

Watts product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference only. For precise measurements,
please contact Watts Technical Service. Watts reserves the right to change or modify product design, construction, specifications, or materials without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make such changes and modifications on Watts products previously or subsequently sold.

Valve Seat Rating

Materials

bars psi
41.34 600
34.45 500

A
B
Pressure

27.56 400

C
D

20.67 300
13.78 200
6.90 100
3.45 50

50
-17.8 10

H
I

SIZE DN
in.

Zinc Plated Carbon Steel

Zinc Plated Carbon Steel with Vinyl Insulator
Brass ASTM B16, C36000
PTFE
PTFE
Brass ASTM B16, C36000
Bronze ASTM B584, C84400
PTFE
Brass ASTM B16, C36000
Brass
PTFE (114" 2")

350
177

in./lbs.

4.8
4.8
11
21
33
49
91

60
60
150
200
250
320
500

N-m

6.8
6.8
16.9
22.6
28.2
36.2
56.5

2"

"
1 12

4"

lpm
3800
3040
2280
1520
1140
760

T
L

1"
1 14

"

4", 3
8", 1
2"

gpm
1000
800
600
400
300
200

380
304
228
152
114
76

.1

100
80
60
40
30
20

.01

38
30.4
22.8
15.2
11.4

1
.8
.6
.4
.3
.2

7.6

.07
.06
.04
.03
.02
.01

10
8
6
4
3

4
3
2

.3
.2
.1

3.8

10
8
6

.7
.6
.4

Pressure Drop
S

OPERATING TORQUE

Cv

bars psi
1.4 20

Flow

B6780
SIZE (DN)

DIMENSIONS

in.

mm

14 38 12

8,10,15
20
25
32
40
50

400 450F
204 232C

Pressure Drop vs. Flow

300
149

RATING
mm

*14, 38 8-10
12
15
34
20
1
25
114
32
112
40
2
50
* Threaded only

Dimensions Weights

250
121

Valve Torque Rating

K
J

Handle Nut
Handle
Packing Nut
Stem Packing
Thrust Bearing
Stem
Body
Seats
Ball
Adapter
Body Seal

200
93

Temperature
H

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K

150
66

100
38

C
Center
to Handle
in.
mm

E
Center
to End
in.
mm

H
Radius
of Handle
in.
mm

I
Ball Orifice

WEIGHT

J
Dia. Solder
Connection
in.
mm

L
End to End

S
Diameter

T
Center
to Side
in.
mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

lbs.

kg.

334
334
334
512
512
8

95.3
95.3
95.3
139.7
139.7
203.2

12

34
1
114
112
2

12.7
19.1
25.4
31.8
38.1
50.8

2932
21316
3916
418
4716
538

57.9
71.4
90.5
104.7
112.7
136.5

114
11932
218
234
2316
4116

31.7
40.5
54.0
69.8
55.5
103.2

114
1916
178
2116
2732
21116

31.7
39.7
47.6
52.4
56.3
68.2

.66
1.00
1.88
4.00
5.50
10.00

.30
.45
.85
1.81
2.49
4.54

15
158
41.3
118 28.6 334
3

20
1 4
44.5 1916 39.7 334
1
1
25
2 16 52.4 11516 49.1 334
*See Solder Instructions on front.
NOTE: Seat rating based on pressure entering side port.

95.3
95.3
95.3

12

12.7
19.1
25.4

58

15.8
22.2
28.6

2516
3316
378

58.7
80.9
98.4

114
11932
218

31.7
40.5
54.0

118
1916
11516

28.6
39.7
49.1

.66
1.00
1.88

.30
.45
.85

, ,
34
1
114
112
2

158
134
2116
21316
3
4

41.3
44.5
52.4
71.4
76.2
101.6

114
1916
178
2116
2732
21116

31.7
39.7
47.6
52.4
56.3
68.2

*B6781
12
34

34

78

118

USA: 815 Chestnut St., No. Andover, MA 01845-6098; www.wattsreg.com

Canada: 5435 North Service Rd., Burlington, ONT. L7L 5H7; www.wattscanada.ca

ES-B6780 0419

Watts Regulator Co., 1997

Printed in U.S.A.