The history of balancing goes back to the 1940s, when the need to adjust flow distribution in heating systems was realized to achieve the desired indoor temperature in a building. Oversizing ...

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 ...

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.