Articles Tagged with ''mixing valves''

These are common design pitfalls that may seem effective as they are. Review them and identify changes that could enhance the layout.

The photo in Figure 1 shows a non-pressurized outdoor wood-fired furnace connected to a floor heating subsystem via two PEX tubes. It includes a cast iron circulator, a thermostatic 3-way valve for mixing, a bypass linking supply and return tubes, and an "expansion zone" for another floor heating circuit. This setup is in a multi-million dollar home. Are there any potential issues with the installation?

Caleffi's new AutoFill has a fill rate of 5.5 GPM and maintains stable system pressure, ensuring consistent results without the need for constant monitoring.

The IntelliStation 2 digital mixing valve is designed with an advanced valve for consistent temperatures across a wide range of flows from high to low demand.

Legionella is a concerning bacteria found in freshwater environments. When inhaled, it can cause Legionnaire's disease, a severe form of pneumonia, especially dangerous for those with weakened immune systems.

Scalding remains a hidden danger lurking in homes across the United States, particularly impacting the vulnerable. The plumber can avoid the unintended consequences of simply lowering water temperatures.

Have you ever started your day thinking, “Ahh, coffee!” only to have it turn into “ouch!” as the steaming hot beverage hits the roof of your mouth? If so, you have experienced scalding. Luckily, the scald you experienced was (most likely) mild and, while quite painful, healed quickly and without the need for hospitalization or the prolonged medical treatment that is required for the nearly half a million people who experience scalding each year.

HTP Everlast Elevate is a flexible capacity water heater that includes an adjustable thermostat paired with an ASSE 1017-certified mixing valve.

The new 3/8” compression thermostatic mixing valve features solid, low-lead brass construction and integral check valves to prevent backflow and crossflow.

By attending the entire webinar, attendees can receive 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE).