Relief Valves and Vacuum Breakers
Relief valves and vacuum breakers are vital safety devices that protect systems and equipment from overpressure or vacuum conditions. Relief valves are designed to automatically relieve excessive pressure within a system, preventing potential damage or catastrophic failure. They are commonly used in boilers, pressure vessels, pipelines, and hydraulic systems. On the other hand, vacuum breakers are utilized to prevent the formation of a vacuum or negative pressure within a system, which can lead to implosion or damage. Vacuum breakers are commonly found in plumbing systems, water supply lines, and industrial processes. These valves ensure system integrity and safety by releasing pressure or preventing vacuum, safeguarding equipment, and preventing potential hazards.
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The Apollo Valves 1420504 is a Bronze Relief Valve 2" 6 PSI. Typical applications span plumbing, oil and gas, and fire protection environments. The 1420504 reflects Apollo's long-standing reputation for quality and innovation.
$731.52$866.12
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The Apollo 14205A7 is a Bronze Relief Valve 2" 7 PSI. It is commonly found in fire protection, HVAC, and oil and gas applications. Backed by Apollo's commitment to quality, the 14205A7 is built to perform under real-world conditions.
$731.52$866.12
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The Apollo Valves 1420505 is a Bronze Relief Valve 2" 8 PSI. This product serves professionals across HVAC, fire protection, and oil and gas sectors. Apollo products are trusted by engineers and specifiers worldwide. It is designed to comply with applicable UL and NSF requirements.
$731.52$866.12
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The 14205A9 from Apollo is a Bronze Relief Valve 2" 9 PSI. It is commonly found in plumbing, commercial mechanical systems, and fire protection applications. Backed by Apollo's commitment to quality, the 14205A9 is built to perform under real-world conditions. This product meets relevant ASME and NSF standards.
$731.52$866.12
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The 1220515A from Apollo is a Bronze Relief Valve 2" 15PSI Air Ser. This product serves professionals across fire protection, industrial processing, and marine sectors. The 1220515A reflects Apollo's long-standing reputation for quality and innovation.
$610.19$722.46
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The Apollo 1220508 is a Bronze Relief Valve 2" 15PSI NB Cert. This product serves professionals across oil and gas, fire protection, and commercial mechanical systems sectors. Apollo Valves is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards.
$610.19$722.46
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The Apollo 1220508Q is a Bronze Relief Valve 2" 15PSI NB Cert. Typical applications span HVAC, oil and gas, and commercial mechanical systems environments. As a leader in valves and flow control, Apollo manufactures every component to exacting standards. It is designed to comply with applicable ASME and UL requirements.
$660.30$781.79
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The Apollo Valves 1220518 is a Bronze Relief Valve 2" 18PSI. It is commonly found in HVAC, plumbing, and oil and gas applications. As a leader in valves and flow control, Apollo manufactures every component to exacting standards. It is designed to comply with applicable ASME and UL requirements.
$633.03$749.50
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Part number 12205C6 from Apollo is a Relief Valve 2" 20PSI BRZ. Typical applications span HVAC, fire protection, and industrial processing environments. Backed by Apollo's commitment to quality, the 12205C6 is built to perform under real-world conditions.
$631.98$748.26
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The Apollo 12205A4 is a Relief Valve 2" 4PSI BRZ. Typical applications span industrial processing, marine, and HVAC environments. Apollo products are trusted by engineers and specifiers worldwide. This product meets relevant NSF and FM standards.
$631.98$748.26
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Engineered by Apollo, the 1220503 is a Relief Valve 2" 5PSI BRZ. Typical applications span HVAC, industrial processing, and marine environments. As a leader in valves and flow control, Apollo manufactures every component to exacting standards. This product meets relevant NSF and ASME standards.
$631.98$748.26
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Engineered by Apollo, the 1220504 is a Relief Valve 2" 6PSI BRZ. It is commonly found in commercial mechanical systems, HVAC, and oil and gas applications. The 1220504 reflects Apollo's long-standing reputation for quality and innovation. It is designed to comply with applicable NSF and FM requirements.
$631.98$748.26
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The 12205B7 from Apollo is a Relief Valve 2" 7.5PSI BRZ. This product serves professionals across oil and gas, industrial processing, and marine sectors. As a leader in valves and flow control, Apollo manufactures every component to exacting standards.
$631.98$748.26
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Engineered by Apollo, the 12205A7 is a Relief Valve 2" 7PSI BRZ. It is commonly found in plumbing, oil and gas, and commercial mechanical systems applications. The 12205A7 reflects Apollo's long-standing reputation for quality and innovation. This product meets relevant ASME and UL standards.
$631.98$748.26
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Engineered by Apollo, the 1220505 is a Relief Valve 2" 8PSI BRZ. This product serves professionals across commercial mechanical systems, industrial processing, and HVAC sectors. Backed by Apollo's commitment to quality, the 1220505 is built to perform under real-world conditions. This product meets relevant FM and ASME standards.
$631.98$748.26
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Engineered by Apollo, the 12205A9 is a Relief Valve 2" 9PSI BRZ. This product serves professionals across oil and gas, HVAC, and commercial mechanical systems sectors. Backed by Apollo's commitment to quality, the 12205A9 is built to perform under real-world conditions. It is designed to comply with applicable FM and ASME requirements.
$631.98$748.26
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The Apollo Valves 1220606 is a Relief Valve 10PSI 2.5 BRZ. This product serves professionals across HVAC, oil and gas, and marine sectors. Apollo Valves is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards. It is designed to comply with applicable NSF and ASME requirements.
$903.00$1,069.15
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Engineered by Apollo, the 1420611 is a Bronze Relief Valve 11 PSI 2.5. This product serves professionals across industrial processing, commercial mechanical systems, and HVAC sectors. Apollo products are trusted by engineers and specifiers worldwide. This product meets relevant UL and FM standards.
$1,390.71$1,646.59
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The Apollo Valves 12206B1 is a Relief Valve 11PSI 2.5 BRZ. This product serves professionals across plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection sectors. As a leader in valves and flow control, Apollo manufactures every component to exacting standards.
$924.88$1,095.05
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The Apollo 1420607 is a Bronze Relief Valve 12 PSI 2.5. This product serves professionals across oil and gas, industrial processing, and fire protection sectors. The 1420607 reflects Apollo's long-standing reputation for quality and innovation.
$1,390.65$1,646.52
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The Apollo Valves 12206B8 is a Relief Valve 12.5PSI 2.5 BRZ. This product serves professionals across marine, plumbing, and HVAC sectors. As a leader in valves and flow control, Apollo manufactures every component to exacting standards. This product meets relevant UL and NSF standards.
$924.88$1,095.05
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Subject to factory lead times
The Apollo Valves 1220607 is a Relief Valve 12PSI 2.5 BRZ. It is commonly found in fire protection, HVAC, and plumbing applications. As a leader in valves and flow control, Apollo manufactures every component to exacting standards.
$924.88$1,095.05
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The Apollo Valves 12206B3 is a Relief Valve 13PSI 2.5 BRZ. Typical applications span commercial mechanical systems, fire protection, and oil and gas environments. The 12206B3 reflects Apollo's long-standing reputation for quality and innovation.
$924.88$1,095.05
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The Apollo Valves 12206B4 is a Relief Valve 14PSI 2.5 BRZ. It is commonly found in HVAC, plumbing, and oil and gas applications. Backed by Apollo's commitment to quality, the 12206B4 is built to perform under real-world conditions. This product meets relevant FM and ASME standards.
$924.88$1,095.05
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The Apollo Valves 1420504 is a Bronze Relief Valve 2" 6 PSI. Typical applications span plumbing, oil and gas, and fire protection environments. The 1420504 reflects Apollo's long-standing reputation for quality and innovation.
$731.52$866.12
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Apollo 14205A7 is a Bronze Relief Valve 2" 7 PSI. It is commonly found in fire protection, HVAC, and oil and gas applications. Backed by Apollo's commitment to quality, the 14205A7 is built to perform under real-world conditions.
$731.52$866.12
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Apollo Valves 1420505 is a Bronze Relief Valve 2" 8 PSI. This product serves professionals across HVAC, fire protection, and oil and gas sectors. Apollo products are trusted by engineers and specifiers worldwide. It is designed to comply with applicable UL and NSF requirements.
$731.52$866.12
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 14205A9 from Apollo is a Bronze Relief Valve 2" 9 PSI. It is commonly found in plumbing, commercial mechanical systems, and fire protection applications. Backed by Apollo's commitment to quality, the 14205A9 is built to perform under real-world conditions. This product meets relevant ASME and NSF standards.
$731.52$866.12
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 1220515A from Apollo is a Bronze Relief Valve 2" 15PSI Air Ser. This product serves professionals across fire protection, industrial processing, and marine sectors. The 1220515A reflects Apollo's long-standing reputation for quality and innovation.
$610.19$722.46
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Apollo 1220508 is a Bronze Relief Valve 2" 15PSI NB Cert. This product serves professionals across oil and gas, fire protection, and commercial mechanical systems sectors. Apollo Valves is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards.
$610.19$722.46
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Apollo 1220508Q is a Bronze Relief Valve 2" 15PSI NB Cert. Typical applications span HVAC, oil and gas, and commercial mechanical systems environments. As a leader in valves and flow control, Apollo manufactures every component to exacting standards. It is designed to comply with applicable ASME and UL requirements.
$660.30$781.79
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Apollo Valves 1220518 is a Bronze Relief Valve 2" 18PSI. It is commonly found in HVAC, plumbing, and oil and gas applications. As a leader in valves and flow control, Apollo manufactures every component to exacting standards. It is designed to comply with applicable ASME and UL requirements.
$633.03$749.50
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Part number 12205C6 from Apollo is a Relief Valve 2" 20PSI BRZ. Typical applications span HVAC, fire protection, and industrial processing environments. Backed by Apollo's commitment to quality, the 12205C6 is built to perform under real-world conditions.
$631.98$748.26
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Apollo 12205A4 is a Relief Valve 2" 4PSI BRZ. Typical applications span industrial processing, marine, and HVAC environments. Apollo products are trusted by engineers and specifiers worldwide. This product meets relevant NSF and FM standards.
$631.98$748.26
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Engineered by Apollo, the 1220503 is a Relief Valve 2" 5PSI BRZ. Typical applications span HVAC, industrial processing, and marine environments. As a leader in valves and flow control, Apollo manufactures every component to exacting standards. This product meets relevant NSF and ASME standards.
$631.98$748.26
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Engineered by Apollo, the 1220504 is a Relief Valve 2" 6PSI BRZ. It is commonly found in commercial mechanical systems, HVAC, and oil and gas applications. The 1220504 reflects Apollo's long-standing reputation for quality and innovation. It is designed to comply with applicable NSF and FM requirements.
$631.98$748.26
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 12205B7 from Apollo is a Relief Valve 2" 7.5PSI BRZ. This product serves professionals across oil and gas, industrial processing, and marine sectors. As a leader in valves and flow control, Apollo manufactures every component to exacting standards.
$631.98$748.26
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Engineered by Apollo, the 12205A7 is a Relief Valve 2" 7PSI BRZ. It is commonly found in plumbing, oil and gas, and commercial mechanical systems applications. The 12205A7 reflects Apollo's long-standing reputation for quality and innovation. This product meets relevant ASME and UL standards.
$631.98$748.26
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Engineered by Apollo, the 1220505 is a Relief Valve 2" 8PSI BRZ. This product serves professionals across commercial mechanical systems, industrial processing, and HVAC sectors. Backed by Apollo's commitment to quality, the 1220505 is built to perform under real-world conditions. This product meets relevant FM and ASME standards.
$631.98$748.26
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Engineered by Apollo, the 12205A9 is a Relief Valve 2" 9PSI BRZ. This product serves professionals across oil and gas, HVAC, and commercial mechanical systems sectors. Backed by Apollo's commitment to quality, the 12205A9 is built to perform under real-world conditions. It is designed to comply with applicable FM and ASME requirements.
$631.98$748.26
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Apollo Valves 1220606 is a Relief Valve 10PSI 2.5 BRZ. This product serves professionals across HVAC, oil and gas, and marine sectors. Apollo Valves is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards. It is designed to comply with applicable NSF and ASME requirements.
$903.00$1,069.15
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Engineered by Apollo, the 1420611 is a Bronze Relief Valve 11 PSI 2.5. This product serves professionals across industrial processing, commercial mechanical systems, and HVAC sectors. Apollo products are trusted by engineers and specifiers worldwide. This product meets relevant UL and FM standards.
$1,390.71$1,646.59
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Apollo Valves 12206B1 is a Relief Valve 11PSI 2.5 BRZ. This product serves professionals across plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection sectors. As a leader in valves and flow control, Apollo manufactures every component to exacting standards.
$924.88$1,095.05
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Apollo 1420607 is a Bronze Relief Valve 12 PSI 2.5. This product serves professionals across oil and gas, industrial processing, and fire protection sectors. The 1420607 reflects Apollo's long-standing reputation for quality and innovation.
$1,390.65$1,646.52
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Apollo Valves 12206B8 is a Relief Valve 12.5PSI 2.5 BRZ. This product serves professionals across marine, plumbing, and HVAC sectors. As a leader in valves and flow control, Apollo manufactures every component to exacting standards. This product meets relevant UL and NSF standards.
$924.88$1,095.05
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Apollo Valves 1220607 is a Relief Valve 12PSI 2.5 BRZ. It is commonly found in fire protection, HVAC, and plumbing applications. As a leader in valves and flow control, Apollo manufactures every component to exacting standards.
$924.88$1,095.05
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Apollo Valves 12206B3 is a Relief Valve 13PSI 2.5 BRZ. Typical applications span commercial mechanical systems, fire protection, and oil and gas environments. The 12206B3 reflects Apollo's long-standing reputation for quality and innovation.
$924.88$1,095.05
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Apollo Valves 12206B4 is a Relief Valve 14PSI 2.5 BRZ. It is commonly found in HVAC, plumbing, and oil and gas applications. Backed by Apollo's commitment to quality, the 12206B4 is built to perform under real-world conditions. This product meets relevant FM and ASME standards.
$924.88$1,095.05
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Subject to factory lead times
FAQS
- A relief valve (also called a safety relief valve or pressure relief valve) is a self-actuated valve that automatically opens to release fluid when the system pressure exceeds a preset limit, protecting pressure vessels, boilers, piping systems, and other pressurized equipment from dangerous overpressure conditions that could cause catastrophic failure, equipment damage, or injury to personnel. When system pressure rises to the valve's set pressure, the force of the pressure acting on the valve's disc or poppet overcomes the spring force holding it closed, and the valve opens to vent fluid (steam, air, gas, or liquid) until the pressure drops back to a safe level. Relief valves are required by ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, OSHA regulations, insurance requirements, and local building codes on virtually all pressurized equipment. Centro carries Apollo ASME Section I and Section VIII certified safety relief valves in bronze construction with brass or stainless steel trim, available with PFA and metal seat styles, in sizes from 1/2 inch to 2-1/2 inches, with set pressures from 5 to 300 PSIG.
- A vacuum breaker is a valve that automatically opens to admit air into a piping system when the internal pressure drops below atmospheric pressure (a vacuum condition). Vacuum conditions in piping systems can cause several problems: collapse of thin-walled tanks, vessels, or piping that are not designed to withstand external (atmospheric) pressure; back-siphonage of contaminated fluid into potable water supply systems; damage to pumps, heat exchangers, and other equipment when vacuum causes cavitation or implosion; and inability to drain tanks or vessels that become vacuum-locked. Vacuum breakers are installed at high points in piping systems, on tanks and vessels, and on water supply lines upstream of equipment that could create a back-siphon condition. When the internal pressure drops below atmospheric pressure, the vacuum breaker opens and allows air to enter the system, breaking the vacuum and preventing the problems listed above. When pressure returns to normal (positive), the vacuum breaker closes to prevent air from continuing to enter and to prevent fluid from leaking out.
- While the terms are often used interchangeably in general conversation, there are technical differences defined by ASME codes. A safety valve is designed for compressible fluid service (steam, air, gases) and opens rapidly (pops) to full lift when the set pressure is reached. The rapid opening characteristic is necessary because compressible fluids expand enormously in volume when pressure is released, so the valve must open fully and quickly to handle the large volume of gas discharge needed to relieve the overpressure. A relief valve is designed for incompressible fluid service (liquids) and opens gradually in proportion to the overpressure above the set point. Liquids do not expand significantly when released, so a gradual opening is sufficient and desirable to avoid system instability. A safety relief valve combines both characteristics — it can function as a safety valve on compressible fluids (popping open) or as a relief valve on liquids (opening proportionally). The Apollo ASME-certified valves available through Centro are suitable for steam, air, and non-hazardous gas service and carry both Section I (steam boilers) and Section VIII (pressure vessels) capacity certifications.
- ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code requires that relief valves protecting certain equipment must be capacity certified and stamped to indicate compliance. ASME Section I covers steam power boilers — any relief valve protecting a steam boiler must carry the ASME Section I stamp (V stamp) and must have been capacity tested by an ASME-authorized laboratory. ASME Section VIII covers unfired pressure vessels — relief valves protecting process vessels, air receivers, heat exchangers, and similar equipment must carry the ASME Section VIII stamp (UV stamp). These certifications verify that the relief valve has been tested and proven to relieve the rated capacity at its set pressure, ensuring it can adequately protect the equipment. The Apollo safety relief valves available through Centro carry both ASME Section I and Section VIII certified capacities, with set pressures from 5 to 300 PSIG at temperatures from -60°F to 406°F, making them suitable for steam boilers, pressure vessels, piping systems, and similar equipment.
- Selecting a relief valve requires matching several parameters. Set pressure must be at or below the maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) of the equipment being protected — the valve must open before the equipment reaches its pressure limit. Relieving capacity must be sufficient to handle the worst-case overpressure scenario (such as a failed-open regulator, fire exposure, or thermal expansion). Connection size and type must match the piping. Body and trim materials must be compatible with the process fluid and temperature. The seat material (PFA or metal) depends on the service — PFA provides tighter shutoff at lower pressures while metal seats handle higher temperatures and more aggressive media. For maintenance, relief valves should be tested and recertified on a regular schedule (typically annually for critical applications) to verify they open at the correct set pressure and reseal properly. Look for signs of leakage, corrosion, or buildup on the seat and disc surfaces. Never paint, plug, or obstruct the discharge opening. Never exceed the nameplate set pressure. Keep records of all testing, maintenance, and replacement for compliance with ASME, OSHA, and insurance requirements.