Dear Melissa: This is a very common problem when your bathtub has the old two-handle (hot and cold) shower valve. When a toilet is flushed or the cold water faucet in the kitchen is opened, the ...

Bypass pipes, accompanied by a three-way control valve, are often seen in hydronic systems at both served loads (e.g., reheat coils) as well as at primary equipment (e.g., cooling towers). Reasons for ...

In August’s column, I discussed three-way control valves, their associated bypass pipes, and the importance of a balancing valve being located within the bypass pipe. Such balancing valves are needed ...

THE 500 SERIES PRESSURE BALANCE VALVE delivers 5 gal. of water per minute at 40 psi. It features a solid brass body and a compact design that limits the hole in the wall, making it a good choice for ...

Why valves matter: Shower valves control water flow and temperature, impacting comfort, safety, and efficiency in your bathroom. Modern valve options: Pressure-balancing and thermostatic valves ...

Equipment designers find that proportional control technology is ideal where precise performance is required in variable pressure or flow applications. Often perceived as more complicated than other ...