{"product_id":"rain-bird-3rc-34-inch-brass-quick-coupling-valve","title":"Rain Bird 3RC 3\/4-Inch Brass Quick-Coupling Valve","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRain Bird 3RC 3\/4-Inch Brass Quick-Coupling Valve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rain Bird | \u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3RC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a quick-access water connection with the Rain Bird 3RC, a one-piece red brass quick-coupling valve with a 3\/4-inch female NPT inlet. Its yellow thermoplastic rubber cover protects the opening between uses. Plan the installation around the compatible 33DK valve key, which is a separate component used to open the valve and connect watering equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece red brass valve body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow thermoplastic rubber cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant stainless steel spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses the Rain Bird 33DK quick-coupling key, purchased separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanent irrigation water-access points for hand watering and maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a matching 3RC quick-coupling valve where inlet threads and key compatibility have been checked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 3RC; one-piece quick-coupling valve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlet: 3\/4-inch female NPT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody material: red brass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover: yellow thermoplastic rubber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating pressure: 5–125 psi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible valve key: 33DK, sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33DK key outlet threads: 3\/4-inch male and 1\/2-inch female.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer 3RC pressure-loss examples: 1.8 psi at 10 GPM, 4.7 psi at 15 GPM and 7.2 psi at 20 GPM. These are chart points, not a universal flow rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eValve height: 4-1\/4 inches (10.8 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Installation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the 3\/4-inch NPT supply connection and use the model-specific 33DK key. A 3K key is not the listed key for this valve. Select any hose swivel or outlet adapter to suit the key and watering equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the installation layout for a supported, accessible valve with drainage beneath it. Shut off and depressurize the supply before installation or service. The 3RC is the one-piece model; the 33DRC is a different, two-piece valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich key fits the 3RC?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRain Bird specifies the 33DK key for the 3RC valve. The key is sold separately; 3K is not the listed key for this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat pipe connection does it have?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 3RC has a 3\/4-inch female NPT inlet. Match the supply fitting to this thread type and nominal size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the 3RC a two-piece valve?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The 3RC has a one-piece body. Rain Bird lists the 33DRC as a separate two-piece model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy from Big Frog Supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect the 3RC when your access point calls for a one-piece brass valve on a 3\/4-inch NPT connection. Its 4-1\/4-inch height helps you plan the enclosure, while the separate 33DK key requirement helps you order the operating hardware that actually fits this valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which key fits the 3RC?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Rain Bird specifies the 33DK key for the 3RC valve. The key is sold separately; 3K is not the listed key for this model.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What pipe connection does it have?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The 3RC has a 3\/4-inch female NPT inlet. Match the supply fitting to this thread type and nominal size.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the 3RC a two-piece valve?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. The 3RC has a one-piece body. 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