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May 14, 2020

Can the 5212 Series SinkMixer™ be used with a sensor faucet?

You will find that a sensor faucet is a touchless faucet that does not give you the option to contro...
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May 12, 2020

How are the relays in the LegioMix control used?

There are four relays in the 6000 LegioMix control panel that can be used to perform certain functio...
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April 22, 2020

What is the maximum flow rate for a thermostatic mixing valve?

Many thermostatic mixing valve manufacturers, including Caleffi, specify minimum GPM flow rates for ...
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April 21, 2020

How does thermal disinfection kill Legionella bacteria?

There is plenty of information on the web about Legionella bacteria and why it is such a huge health issue in building water systems. It's a hot topic!  Some plumbing engineers, de...
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Where would I use the 5212 Series SinkMixer™?
April 20, 2020

Where would I use the 5212 Series SinkMixer™?

The 5212 Series SinkMixer™ is the perfect selection for that under sink application where the ...
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How should the LEGIOMIX® body and actuator be installed?
January 10, 2020

How should the LEGIOMIX® body and actuator be installed?

It's important to install the LEGIOMIX valve body with the actuator on the top or side of t...
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December 27, 2019

How does the actuator wire into the controller?

After you select a mounting location for your controller and install the actuator onto the body of t...
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How do I install an electronic mixing valve?
November 19, 2019

How do I install an electronic mixing valve?

Every 6000 Series LEGIOMIX® Electronic Mixing Valve includes an Installation and Commissioning M...
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November 12, 2019

What is the battery used for in the electronic mixing valve control?

When installing the 6000 Series LEGIOMIX®  Electronic Mixing Valve, remember to turn the ba...
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Ask Caleffi
December 14, 2018

Temperature creep in hot water recirculation

We get a lot of tech support calls asking about proper piping of a point-of-distribution master mixi...
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What is this "L" long press fitting for?
July 07, 2016

What is this "L" long press fitting for?

The new long 3/4" press tailpiece was developed mainly for two purposes: 1) the need ...
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Can I add check valves to your 521 Series Thermostatic Mixing Valves?
June 15, 2016

Can I add check valves to your 521 Series Thermostatic Mixing Valves?

Caleffi offers a wide selection of models with and without check valves for your convenience to comp...
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