New Check Valve Installations Aim to Improve Hot Water Recirculation New installations of check valves on hot water recirculating lines are gaining traction across residential and commercial buildings as contractors look to address common complaints such as lukewarm waits and inconsistent temperature delivery. On recirculating systems, water can sometimes move in the “wrong” direction when pumps cycle or when pressure imbalances occur. A properly selected check valve helps ensure flow moves toward the intended fixtures or loops rather than back toward the source. Why the valve matters on recirculation lines Hot water recirculation is designed to keep water near the desired temperature within distribution pipes. However, without flow-control components, conditions such as differing branch pressures or pump restarts can lead to reverse movement, increasing wait times and wasting water. Check valves act as a one-way barrier. When the system pump p ....
New Check Valve Installations Aim to Improve Hot Water Recirculation
New installations of check valves on hot water recirculating lines are gaining traction across residential and commercial buildings as contractors look to address common complaints such as lukewarm waits and inconsistent temperature delivery.
On recirculating systems, water can sometimes move in the “wrong” direction when pumps cycle or when pressure imbalances occur. A properly selected check valve helps ensure flow moves toward the intended fixtures or loops rather than back toward the source.
Why the valve matters on recirculation lines
Hot water recirculation is designed to keep water near the desired temperature within distribution pipes. However, without flow-control components, conditions such as differing branch pressures or pump restarts can lead to reverse movement, increasing wait times and wasting water.
Check valves act as a one-way barrier. When the system pump p ... Read more »
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