Specifying valves, top 3 things to think about
Top 3 things to think about when specifying valves
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[edit] 1. Consider the end uses
When you are sizing valves, you need to specify enough quantity, and the right size, for the building. So, if it is a hospital, or a leisure centre, then you need to consider how many outlets there will be in the building. But you do not want to oversize the valve, you should base it on the maximum simultaneous flow that is likely, rather than all outlets being used
at once.
[edit] 2. Staging PRVs
PRVs are important valves in many large commercial buildings, but it can be difficult to get the specification and installation correct. This is where PRV staging comes in. On a floor of a commercial building, there will be an initial PRV which will take the mains pressure and reduce it. There might then need to be another PRV further down the system, to reduce the pressure so it can be used at the outlet.
[edit] 3. Preventing backflow
Keeping our water supply sanitary and safe is key for any buildings, but particularly commercial where there will be people coming and going every day. Specifying the right valves is key to this.
see also Specifying valves for large commercial buildings
This is an extract of the article "Your go-to-guide for specifying valves for large commercial buildings" from the AT Journal issue 165, summer 2023. It was written by Eric Winter, EMEA Director of Product Development (Valves), RWC. Pictured above.
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