The Navigator digital mixing valve is engineered with advanced technology to deliver and maintain water temperatures within +/- 3º F, even during low and zero demand periods, the digital valve maximizes safety and efficiency for domestic hot water systems, the company says.

CircuitSolver, a ThermOmegaTech brand, announced its CircuitSolver Cold Water Balancing Valve (CSU-CW). 

“Drain carry” is a catchy term for the more technical phrase “The Drainline Transport of Solid Waste in Buildings.” Plumbing contractors and drain-line specialists will understand the challenges associated with clogged drains better than anyone since they are the ones who get the calls and see what gets put down the drain.

PM Engineer did a quick spot check with a few valve manufacturers to get their take on the commercial/industrial landscape heading into the new year and beyond.

Bonomi’s S250 series stainless steel in-line check valves are NSF 61/372-certified for potable water and lead-free applications.

Apollo SmartPress is an innovative press system designed for joining 1/2”-2” ASTM A-312 schedule 5/10s stainless steel pipe (304/304L and 316/316L). 

In engineering, “shock” is defined as a phenomenon that happens when matter is subject to extreme rates of force with respect to time. 

Here’s a countdown of the top 10 articles you read the most in 2021 based on the number of unique pageviews on www.pmengineer.com.  

The Valve Manufacturers International (VMA) membership elected the 2021-2022 Board of Directors, following the announcement of the slate of candidates at its Annual Meeting, which took place in October. VMA’s Chairman of the Board for the 2021-2022 year is Ron Warren, president/COO of Bray International, based out of Houston.

Manufactured from premium, lead-free, dezincification-resistant brass, these full-port ball valves from Uponor feature positive tube stops that ensure installers insert the valve into the pipe far enough without overextension.