How to Maintain a Gas Tankless Water Heater
Comments Off on How to Maintain a Gas Tankless Water HeaterGas tankless water heaters offer an energy-efficient and cost-effective way to get hot water on demand. However, these systems require proper maintenance to prevent premature component failure and ensure long service life. Generally, tankless water heaters should be serviced once a year; however, they may require more frequent maintenance if you have hard water or […]
Everything You Need to Know About Ball Valves
Comments Off on Everything You Need to Know About Ball ValvesBall valves are a type of shut-off valve designed to control the flow of a gas or liquid through the use of a pivoting ball that has a port through its center. When the ball is rotated 90°, the medium is either blocked or allowed to flow through, depending on the orientation of the port. […]
Different Materials for Strainer Valves
Comments Off on Different Materials for Strainer ValvesUnwanted debris like rust, scale, or other particles, mixed with oil, steam, water, gas, or air can clog or damage a system’s components, ultimately shortening the component’s life and damaging the equipment to which it was attached. Strainers are added at strategic locations in the system to protect essential and vulnerable equipment like flow meters, […]
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Bronze vs. Brass Valves
Comments Off on Bronze vs. Brass ValvesBronze and brass have similar compositions, appearances, and applications. They are both widely used copper alloy materials for valves, but they have different properties and price points. We’ll discuss these properties in more detail here, as well as their specific applications and advantages. Bronze Valves Bronze valves date back to the Romans during the first […]
Automatic vs. Manual Balancing Valves: Benefits of a Hydronic System
Comments Off on Automatic vs. Manual Balancing Valves: Benefits of a Hydronic SystemHydronic HVAC systems use water to heat and cool facilities evenly. One of the essential components that aid in the even spread of temperatures are balancing valves. Balancing valves are throttling devices that help regulate the flow of water in hydronic components. Generally, there are two types of balancing valves, automatic and manual, each with […]
Advantages of DZR Brass Valves
Comments Off on Advantages of DZR Brass ValvesDezincification-resistant (DZR) brass can help prevent corrosion from negatively affecting various components, including valves used in a number of applications. Although many applications use valves and other fittings made from normal brass alloys, certain impurities could cause a type of corrosion known as dezincification. In applications where dezincification is a risk, DZR brass valves provide […]
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What’s the Difference Between PEX A, B, and C Valves?
Comments Off on What’s the Difference Between PEX A, B, and C Valves?PEX valves refer to valves designed to connect with tubing and piping made from cross-linked polyethylene (PEX). The main difference between them and regular valves is how the connections are made; PEX valves connect to PEX tubing and piping without the use of transition adapters. Other than this distinction, the two are highly similar, making […]
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A Guide to Valve Actuators
Comments Off on A Guide to Valve ActuatorsAt RED-WHITE VALVE CORP., we are a premier supplier of valves and related products for the plumbing, commercial, industrial, and HVAC markets. One of our core product offerings is valve actuators, which are used to facilitate valve operation in fluid handling systems across a wide range of industries and applications. Our experts have put together […]
A Guide to PEX Valves
Comments Off on A Guide to PEX ValvesThe term “PEX” is an acronym for cross-linked polyethylene. The material is used for a variety of industrial components, such as tubes and pipes for valves. What Are PEX Valves? PEX valves are highly similar to regular valves. The main difference between them is how they are connected; PEX valves can connect with PEX tubing […]
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An Introduction to Pneumatic Actuators
Comments Off on An Introduction to Pneumatic ActuatorsWhat Is a Pneumatic Actuator? Actuators convert potential energy into kinetic energy (i.e., mechanical motion) when prompted by a control signal. They are integrated into a variety of devices and systems to perform various tasks. There are many types available, each of which is suitable for different applications. One way of categorizing them is by […]
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