The Sioux Chief Mini-Rester is designed to effectively absorb water hammer shock, preventing damage to pipes and reducing noise in plumbing systems. Its body, made from seamless Type L copper, houses a piston with EPDM O-rings, lubricated with approved 111 Silicone Compound, to compress air and dissipate pressure waves caused by fast-acting fixtures. The Mini-Rester is simple to install with BSP male thread fittings and is suitable for a range of domestic and commercial applications, including supply lines to dishwashers, washing machines, and fast-action taps.
Compliance and Standards:
The Mini-Rester complies with AS/NZS 3500.1 and is WaterMark approved under AS 5200.007 (WM-020003), ensuring reliability and safety. It operates at a maximum temperature of 90°C and can withstand pressures up to 1500 kPa, with surge protection reaching up to 2300 kPa.
Applications and Benefits:
The Mini-Rester is ideal for placement on water supply lines to appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines, as well as single-lever taps and other fast-action tapware. Its installation prevents water hammer, reducing stress on the plumbing system and helping to extend the lifespan of pipes and fixtures.
Key Features:
- Simple to install
- Maintenance-free
- Cost-effective
- Seamless shock-absorbing chamber
- Suitable for both hot and cold water
- Protects against fixture damage and flooding
By adhering to relevant standards, the Sioux Chief Mini-Rester provides a dependable and effective solution for managing water hammer in domestic and commercial plumbing systems.
Model | Thread Size (BSPT) (inch) | Size | Volume (cc) | Length (A) (mm) | Diameter (B) (mm) | Diameter (C) (mm) | Weight (g) | Product Code |
20mm Mini-Rester | 3/4″ | Size AA | 23 | 109 | 22.5 | 70 | 200 | 7012 |
15mm Mini-Rester | 1/2″ | Size AA | 23 | 138.5 | 22.5 | 98 | 360 | 7013 |
Size | Male Fitting End | Female Fitting End | Threads Per Inch | Actual Barb End | ||
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Metric Size (mm) | Imperial Size (inch) | Inner Diameter (mm) | Outer Diameter (mm) | Inner Diameter (mm) | Outer Diameter (mm) | |
6 | 1/8" | 3.18 | 10.16 | 10.16 | 28 | 3.18 |
7 | 3/16" | 28 | 4 | |||
8 | 1/4" | 6.35 | 13.66 | 13.66 | 19 | 6.35 |
9 | 5/16" | 19 | 8 | |||
10 | 3/8" | 9.53 | 17.17 | 17.17 | 19 | 9.53 |
15 | 1/2" | 12.7 | 21.51 | 21.51 | 14 | 12.7 |
18 | 5/8" | 14 | 15.88 | |||
20 | 3/4" | 19.04 | 27 | 27 | 14 | 19.04 |
25 | 1" | 25.4 | 33.93 | 33.93 | 11 | 25.4 |
32 | 11/4" | 31.75 | 42.59 | 42.59 | 11 | 31.75 |
40 | 11/2" | 38.1 | 48.48 | 48.48 | 11 | 38.1 |
50 | 2" | 50.8 | 60.47 | 60.47 | 11 | 50.8 |
65 | 21/2" | 63.5 | 76.09 | 76.09 | 11 | 63.5 |
80 | 3" | 76.26 | 88.87 | 88.87 | 11 | 76.26 |
100 | 4" | 101.07 | 114.14 | 114.14 | 11 | 101.07 |
150 | 6" | 152 | 165.12 | 165.12 | 11 | 152 |