Finding the Balance: Troubleshooting Inconsistent Flow
Thursday, March 19, 2026
12:00 - 1:00PM CDT
Technical Content Level: Intermediate
Matt DeLuca and Max Rohr have gathered some common balancing topics from the technical support lines. In both domestic hot water recirculation lines and hydronic systems, balancing isn’t always as easy as it looks on paper. What happens when the balance is hard to find, or the system is off of the original design intent? Register to hear how to get projects back on track, while limiting the labor to recommission and interruptions to the building occupants. You will learn:
→ When to change an automatic balancing valve cartridge
→ How to apply thermal balancing valves in a DHW retrofit
→ Find ghost flow in hydronic systems and improper hydraulic separation
→ Where to start with manual balancing valves that were never commissioned
Matt DeLuca is a Journeyman Plumber, certified cross connection tester, and has been with Caleffi's technical support team for the last 3 years. He is a lifelong Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and live music fan.
Max Rohr is the Caleffi Director of Education. He has 20+ years of work experience in installation, distribution, manufacturers’ representative and manufacturing roles. He is a self-described "energy nerd." He heads the newly developed Education Department at Caleffi North America.
