A fluid flow control valve is disclosed. This valve includes a housing
which defines a central passageway having fluid inlet and fluid outlet
openings. A pressure responsive element is disposed within the passageway
for selectively opening and closing the inlet opening to fluid flow in
response to pressure exerted thereon at the inlet opening. A mechanism is
provided within the passageway for exerting a bias force against the
pressure responsive element sufficient to close the inlet opening to
fluid flow absent a pre-established level of pressure exerted on the
pressure responsive element in opposition to the bias force. Finally, a
retainer device is positioned for removably securing the pressure
responsive element and bias force exerting mechanism within the
passageway.