The Sandia 80-0061 is the factory rebuild kit for the bypass pressure regulator (BPR) used on Sandia 500, 300, and 200 PSI extractor pumps. The regulator is what holds spray pressure steady and routes solution back to the tank when the wand valve closes; its internal seals and wear parts are the usual reason a Sniper extractor starts surging, losing pressure, or refusing to hold its setpoint. Rebuilding the regulator with this kit restores factory pressure behavior for a fraction of the cost of a new regulator or pump assembly.
Use Cases
Carpet cleaning contractors rebuild the BPR when an extractor's gauge needle starts bouncing, pressure creeps down mid-job, or the machine dead-heads instead of bypassing when the wand trigger releases. Shops that service Sandia Sniper 6-gallon and 12-gallon extractors keep 80-0061 kits on the shelf as standard maintenance stock - regulator seals are wear items on any high-pressure extractor, especially where hard water or aggressive prespray chemistry accelerates seal wear.
Specifications
- Genuine Sandia rebuild kit, part 80-0061
- Services the bypass pressure regulator on 500 PSI, 300 PSI, and 200 PSI Sandia pumps
- Includes the regulator wear parts needed for a standard rebuild
Frequently Asked Questions
What symptoms mean my regulator needs a rebuild?
Surging or bouncing pressure at the gauge, pressure that drifts down as the machine runs, leaking at the regulator body, or failure to bypass smoothly when the wand valve closes are all classic worn-seal symptoms.
Which Sandia machines use this kit?
Any Sandia extractor whose pump runs the standard bypass pressure regulator at 200, 300, or 500 PSI - including Sniper 6-gallon and 12-gallon extractors with those pump options.
Is it better to rebuild the regulator or replace it?
If the regulator body and seat are undamaged, a rebuild with the 80-0061 kit restores normal operation at much lower cost. Replace the complete regulator only if the body is cracked, corroded, or the seat is scored.
How often should the BPR be serviced?
There is no fixed interval - it depends on hours, water hardness, and chemicals used. Most contractors rebuild when pressure behavior changes rather than on a calendar schedule.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer for this manufacturer, backed by US-based customer service. If you need help confirming fit for your equipment before you order, our team can verify compatibility by model and serial number.
