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Steam Traps
This guide to Steam Traps explains how each style of trap functions and how to select the proper steam trap for your application. Includes application diagrams and trap cutaway views. |
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Thermostatic Mixing Valves
This guide to thermostatic mixing valves details the dangers of hot water such as thermal shock, scalding and the growth of Legionella bacteria if water is not kept hot enough. It describes the role of thermostatic mixing valves in protecting against these dangers and provides an interactive animation that demonstrates how mixing valves work. |
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Gate, Globe and Check Valves
This guide to Gate, Globe and Check valves explains the advantages and disadvantages of gate vs. globe valves, demonstrates how gate, globe and check valves operate, contains information on the prevention of dezincification and an overview of the features of both Watts’ bronze and cast iron valves. |
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Water Pressure Reducing Valves
This guide to Water Pressure Reducing Valves explains why water pressure reducing valves are used, how they work, the types available, installation configuration options and how to use performance curves to select the proper sized valve. |
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Thermal Expansion
This guide to thermal expansion provides a general overview of what thermal expansion is, how it must be addressed in plumbing systems, how expansion tanks work and information on the thermal expansion solutions available from Watts. |
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Danger – Scalding Lurks!
Every year, thousands of people in the United States suffer serious thermal shock or scalding injuries in their bathtubs, sinks and showers. |
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