Entries Tagged Valve

Viega ProPress Zero Lead Ball Valves are full port and designed for potable water applications. They are available in 1/2- and 3/4-inch...

The Straight-Fit backwater valve from Mainline Backflow has a flapper designed to smoothly guide cleaning and surveying equipment through the valve and allows for safe withdrawal,...

The 535H Series of 1/2- to 1 1/4-inch pre-adjustable pressure-reducing valves from Caleffi North America are ideal for residential and commercial applications,...

New plumbing codes typically require backwater valves to be accessible for maintenance and servicing. That can be difficult for in-ground installations, though,...

The UltraMB Model MBNL from Nexus Valve is a lead-free, globe-style manual balancing valve for use in potable water system applications. The wetted...

The selection of ball valves from Watts includes models in brass, bronze and stainless steel, as well as materials for specialty applications....

The VHP39 unloader from Water Cannon is machine-forged and constructed with a brass valve body and a stainless steel ball and seat...

The new press connection options for select water-pressure-reducing valves from Watts are an alternative to sweat/solder joining in both new construction and...

More fire sprinkler systems are being installed in one- and two-family homes and townhouses, so it’s important to understand their requirements. It’s...

Like most plumbers, I usually have a big say when choosing the tub/shower mixing valves for new bathroom or bathroom remodeling projects....

Model 54-4MJ Flo-E-Centric plug valves with mechanical joint connections from Flomatic Corporation are designed in compliance with ANSI/AWWA C517-09. The round-port eccentric...

The black shut-off valve from John Guest, available in 1/2- and 3/4-inch copper tube sizes (CTS), are designed for hot and cold...

The Circuit Solver self-actuating thermostatic balancing valve from ThermOmegaTech is designed to provide hot water when needed. As water use changes throughout...

Space-saving combination boiler provides heat, hot waterProblem: A 2,000-square-foot single-family home in southern New Hampshire had a forced air heating system. The...