Blog: Mixing Valves, Thermostatic

DHW recirculation systems can cause a lot of headaches, if not operating properly.  Quick troubleshooting is essential, especially in the multi-family sector.  How do you know what needs to be fixed?  What questions do you need to ask occupants and building managers?  Are all shower valves the same? Do you need x-ray vision?   In...

There are a lot of boxes to check to install and maintain an ideal DHW system.  Don't worry!  The guys can walk you through it.  How do you verify a DHW system has been balanced properly?  Which circulators pair best with thermal balancing valves?  How do you find out if you are meeting your minimum flow rate for a point of...

Greg and Dan invite "the dynamo of donut testing" to the series, the one and only Cody Mack.  Recirc creep is something that plumbers no doubt experience.  But, what is recirculation creep, when does it occur, what are the symptoms and - most importantly - what is the solution for your domestic hot water system?   They'll...

You're ready to install a thermostatic mixing valve.  Interested in pointers to make your install be successful?  OR... you've got a mixing valve installed and it's not working.  Now what?  From the "before" call to the "oh, no!" call, Greg and Dan are here to make you successful with your customer. ...