Bypass pipes, accompanied by a three-way control valve, are often seen in hydronic systems at both served loads (e.g., reheat coils) as well as at primary equipment (e.g., cooling towers). Reasons for ...

In August’s column, I discussed three-way control valves, their associated bypass pipes, and the importance of a balancing valve being located within the bypass pipe. Such balancing valves are needed ...

When a pipe bursts or a gas line starts hissing, you do not want to be standing in ankle‑deep water or smelling gas while you ...

Not all valves are the same. For PEX piping systems, whether plumbing or hydronic heating and cooling, the type of valve you specify and install can actually impact system quality and performance.