(The spring was previously red to differentiate from the green spring cartridge which takes more pressure to operate.)
For use in push button drinking fountains and water coolers that use Elkay Flow Regulator: 98530C
Note: When choosing a replacement regulator, the color (of the cap or the spring) will indicate the amount of force required to activate it. In order from easiest to press to hardest to press, the options are: red, green, blue, and finally, gray.
This shouldn't be confused with the rate of flow (which is ultimately expressed at the bubbler as stream height. ALL cartridges come with an adjustment slot in the top which can be screwed in or out to adjust the flow of water when the cartridge is active (being pressed).
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