{"product_id":"vrt3-250-blue-spring-unloader-valve-with-pressure-switch-3650-psi-oem-replacement-part","title":"VRT3-250 Blue Spring Unloader Valve with Pressure Switch 3650 PSI – OEM Replacement Part","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"188\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5882\u003cbr data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"37\"\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressure Washer Parts → Unloader Valves → Pressure Switch Unloader Valves\u003cbr data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mecline VRT3-250 Blue Spring Unloader Valve with Pressure Switch\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"193\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eMecline VRT3-250 Blue Spring Unloader Valve with Pressure Switch (Part #5882)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium OEM replacement pressure-actuated unloader designed to deliver reliable pressure regulation, pump protection, and automatic system control for commercial and industrial pressure washer applications. 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control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1alras6\" data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eRated up to 3,650 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"th2k21\" data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eSupports flow rates up to 10.5 GPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mt8zv7\" data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eBlue spring pressure regulation system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tjntnq\" data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eAutomatically diverts water into bypass mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1guwyoe\" data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eProtects pumps and plumbing components from pressure spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15dnrqn\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eCompatible with automatic shutdown systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fslglz\" data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eDual inlet and bypass ports for flexible 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data-end=\"2045\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e VRT3-250\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressure Washer Unloader Valve with Pressure Switch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eMaximum Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,650 PSI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eMaximum Flow Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5 GPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003eMaximum Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 194°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eInlet Connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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