NEWS - Category Automatic & Manual Balancing

Germany and the UK are the largest thermostatic radiator valve markets in Europe. A market predicted to grow significantly in the coming years. But did you know, that German system design differs from our approach in the UK?

Rangeability and Turndown Ratio complement Valve Authority and have been used traditionally to assist the sizing and selection of pressure dependant control valve products.

The term “Double Regulating Valve” is often used as a container phrase for manual balancing valves. We have found that quite often the product variations are not understood, which can lead to complications further down the line onsite, if the wrong product has been purchased. Let’s take a closer look at the various manual balancing valves and what they are used for.

Most hydronic systems these days are designed as variable flow systems, utilising pressure independent or electronic control valves. However, static and automatic balancing valves still have a role to play. Balancing Valve options and their applications.

HVAC installations have to be balanced to ensure the correct flow to all parts of the system…