Taylor 046686 Water Regulating Valve 3/8"
Part Number: 046686 | Size: 3/8" | Application: Water-cooled Taylor soft serve machines
Replacement water regulating valve for water-cooled Taylor soft serve machines. Regulates discharge (high-side) pressure by controlling water flow through the condenser. Replace when the valve is leaking, failing to shut off, or restricting water flow.
Quick field test: When the compressor shuts off, water flow should stop within 5 seconds. If water continues flowing after 5 seconds, the valve is likely failed and needs replacement.
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When to Replace
- Water continues flowing more than 5 seconds after compressor shuts off — valve is stuck open
- Water leaking from the valve body or connections
- High discharge pressure due to restricted water flow — more common with well water or hard water locations
- Machine tripping on high pressure fault
Key Features
- 3/8" water line connection — standard size for Taylor water-cooled machines
- Regulates high-side discharge pressure — critical for proper refrigeration system operation
- Fits 80+ Taylor water-cooled models
- 5-second shutoff test — simple field diagnostic to confirm valve failure
Specifications
- Part Number: 046686
- Connection Size: 3/8"
- Dimensions: 3.0" W × 2.0" L × 12.0" H
- Weight: 2 lbs
- Application: Water-cooled Taylor soft serve machines
Compatible Taylor Models
60, 62, 142, 150, 152, 161, 162, 168, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 345, 346, 349, 355, 355A, 358, 390, 430, 432, 441, 442, 444, 490, 632, 702, 741, 750, 751, 754, 772, 791, 793, 794, 5472, 8632, 8634, 8657, 8662, 8664, 8750, 8751, 8752, 8752P, 8754, 8756, 8756P, 8756S, 8757, 8784, C002, C009, C043, C300, C302, C303, C602, C606, C706, C707, C708, C709, C712, C713, C716, C717, C723, C903, H60, H63, H71, H84, PH61, PH71, PH84, PH85, PH90, RD30
Why Soft Serve Parts?
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