Can anyone tell me what this is?

[TonySomerset]

Hi, could anyone tell me what this is and what function is serves please:

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Early pressure reducing valve on an unvented cylinder

 

[TonySomerset]

Early pressure reducing valve on an unvented cylinder

Thanks VM, does it have any maintenance requirements with those big screws? Looking for a cause of pipe flow turbulence.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Normally replace as it’s that old what’s the problem/ complaint ?

 

[TonySomerset]

Normally replace as it’s that old what’s the problem/ complaint ?

Normally replace as it’s that old what’s the problem/ complaint ?

 

[TonySomerset]

previously quiet pipework has recently developed noisy vibrations, sometimes severe, which moves around the system over the day/s. Usually subsides once another tap is slightly opened. Want to locate what might be generating this turbulence.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Might be worth checking the ball valves in the toilet arnt slowly dribbling/ running as that can cause water hammer

 

[TonySomerset]

Might be worth checking the ball valves in the toilet arnt slowly dribbling/ running as that can cause water hammer

Thanks again, Ive isolated that supply. See what happens.

 

[TonySomerset]

Thanks again, Ive isolated that supply. See what happens.

nope not the cistern. So back to these. Would please identify this part, so if I replace the old for new is it just a new pressure valve I need or something else as well?