What is a TXV Thermal Expansion Valve? Lesson #104
TXV (Thermal Expansion Valve) A thermal expansion valve or thermostatic expansion valve (often abbreviated as TEV, TXV, or TX valve) is a component in vapor-compression...
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Do You Need A Pressure Balance Shower Valve?
It’s happened to all of us. You’re lathering your hair in a relaxing shower, and suddenly, the toilet flushes. As a result, scalding water comes rushing from the showerhead, burning your skin and ruining your self-care...
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Belimo: Butterfly Valve | ACHR News
Company: Belimo Product: JR Description: At the 2025 AHR Expo, Belimo highlighted its advanced butterfly valve with new JR actuator. The JR provides reliability as well as innovative, advanced features and intelligence, and is...
Read moreAnatomy of a 3-Wire Zone Valve
✕ In hydronic heating, to control where heated water goes to various sections of a building, the system might rely on two or more zone valves. A zone valve opens or closes based on demand from a thermostat. When the valve is fully open, it...
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How the Reversing Valve on Your Heat Pump Works
Heat pumps are a popular and energy-efficient choice for homeowners that offer year-round comfort by providing both heating and cooling. One of the key components that makes a heat pump unique is the reversing valve. Understanding how this...
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What are the Benefits of an Automatic Shutoff Valve
When considering ways to protect your home from water damage, you may ask, “What are the benefits of an automatic shutoff valve?” This smart device offers a range of advantages that can save you from costly repairs and unexpected...
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Armstrong International Debuts Water Heater With Integrated Digital Mixing Valve
Armstrong International introduced Ascend—a high-efficiency, on-demand, gas-fired water heater with a fully integrated digital mixing valve. This single footprint, tankless hot water generation and water temperature control solution is...
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Alleima: Compressor Valve Steel | ACHR News
Company: Alleima Product: Freeflex Versa Description: The new material of the compressor valve steel Freeflex Versa contributes to designing smaller, more sustainable, and more energy efficient compressors for refrigerators, and...
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German Valve Company Acquires Warren Controls
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — ARI-Armaturen Albert Richter GmbH & Co. KG, a valve company based in Germany, has acquired Warren Controls Inc., a control valve company based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The acquisition is part of...
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Zurn Elkay Launches Wilkins Pressure Reducing Valve
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions launched the Zurn Wilkins 600XL3 and 625XL3 Pressure Reducing Valves. The valves use venturi technology to keep ideal water pressure at higher flow rates. For leading...
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Titus Introduces Terminal Unit With Factory-Mounted Valve Package
Titus has launched its ESV-VP single duct terminal units with factory-mounted valve packages. Ideal for airport terminals, schools, universities and offices, the unit features the same high-performance construction as the original ESV. The...
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