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Butterfly Valves are among the most common valves in the industry, but there’s still many questions we often field about them. What materials should butterfly valves be made from? What’s fully lugged? Let FloControl explain all!

There are so many factors at play when it comes to keeping our hydronic systems efficient and reliable, and one of those that can get overlooked is the quality of the water itself. We can continue to invent, build and install the most hi-tech and effective systems in the world but if the water quality is poor, this can have a detrimental effect on our hardware.

The efficiency, comfort and reliability of a radiant panel means that they are fast becoming the go-to choice of new buildings, and renovations alike.

We offer energy control valves that reduce the flow while maintaining the design temperature differential, resulting in energy savings. But what are the main reasons that new buildings should be implementing energy valves in their construction?

This blog looks at glycol, a dihydric alcohol commonly used within HVAC applications. But what exactly is it, what functionality does it have a valve system, and how do you use it? We’ll explore all of this and determine the best methods of use along with why we opt for glycol in HVAC systems.

In general, there are two main categories of failsafe actuators. Mechanical and spring-loaded. This article looks at the disadvantages and advantages of failsafe styles, and how to pick the optimal actuator based on their failsafes.