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Series 123/125 Boiler Water Level Control

Specifications - Installation and Operating Instructions

Bulletin IN-47

The

  SERIES  123  &  125

 Boiler Water Level Controls are designed for boiler 

applications, the 123 is primarily used for low water cut-off or feed-water control. The 

125 offers the same long lasting service with a direct action mercury switch movement 

that provides a close deadband where needed.

FEATURES/BENEFITS

•  Special snap action switch mechanism options eliminates frequent operation due to 

  surging water level

•  Transparent cover provides convenient visible operation of the switch

•  Flanged chamber for easy clean out and replacement of float or switch mechanism 

  without removing the unit from piping

APPLICATIONS

•  Boiler Low Water Cut-Off

•  Boiler Feed-Water Control

•   Condensate Tanks

•   Deaerators

MOUNTING

Install control so that lower part of float casting designated as “C-C” (Figure 1) is in line 

with lower glass gauge fitting. “C-C” should at no time be installed below crown sheet 

of boiler. Use 1” pipe for both steam and water equalizers. Provide value below control 

for blowing out sludge periodically as shown in Figure 2.

SPECIFICATIONS

Service: 

Compatible liquids. Cast iron is not for use with lethal or flammable 

substances either liquid or gaseous.

Wetted Materials: 

Body: Cast iron; Float: 304 SS; Trim and packing gland: Brass; 

Packing: Carbon; Body gasket: Carbon.

Temperature Limit: 

365°F (185°C).

Pressure Limit: 

150 psig (10.34 bar).

Enclosure Rating: 

General purpose. Optional weatherproof.

Switch Type: 

SPDT snap switch or mercury switch. Optional DPDT or two stage.

Electrical Rating: 

Snap switch: 15 A @ 120/240/480 VAC, 0.5 A @ 120 VDC 

resistive, 0.25 A @ 240 VDC resistive; Mercury switch: 4 A @ 120 VAC/DC, 2 A @ 

240 VAC/DC.

Electrical Connections: 

Screw terminal.

Conduit Connection: 

7/8˝ (22.23 mm) hole for 1/2” (12.7 mm) conduit.

Process Connections: 

1˝ female NPT.

Mounting Orientation: 

Vertical.

Deadband: 

Approximately 1-1/2˝ (38.1 mm).

Specific Gravity: 

0.88 min.

Options: 

Manual reset.

Weight: 

20 lb (9.1 kg).

Agency Approvals: 

CSA, UL. (Snap switch is not rated).

B

B

A

A

1/2 NPT

PIPE PLUG

TYP 2 PLACES

7

[177.80]

5-1/2

[139.70]

ø

5-3/4

[146.05]

5-3/8

[136.53]

4-3/4

[120.65]

3-9/16

[90.50]

2-7/16

[61.91]

7-1/8

[180.98]

3-9/16

[90.50]

1-1/8

[28.58]

1 NPT

TYP 2 PLACES

B

B

A

A

C

C

D

1-1/8

[28.58]

1-13/16

[46.04]

Figure 1

MERCOID 

P.O. BOX 373 • MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA 46360, U.S.A.

Phone: 219/879-8000
Fax: 219/872-9057

www.dwyer-inst.com
e-mail: [email protected]

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DWYER INSTRUMENTS, INC.

By Dwyer

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