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The Australian Standards also state that any new buildings or extension work done to your plumbing requires the installation of a pressure limiting value. Failure to do this means that your building does not comply. The standards go on to say that ‘pressures above 500kPa can cause damage from water hammer, reduced life of appliances, taps and fittings, and cause excessive noise in the system.’

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Firstly, The Plumbing Code of Australia and the Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3500) require that water pressure on your property must not exceed 500kPa. Water mains pressure may be considerably greater than this.

Types ofbalancing valves

Explore our collection of balancing valves and circuit setters for your HVAC system. Balancing valves and circuit setters are similar, but differ in the way that they function: balancing valves are operated manually while circuit setters are automatic. Circuit setters are not intended for residential use; homes benefit more from a balance valve. These valves maintain smooth flow operation within the HVAC system and regulate temperature to avoid excess energy usage. Our valves and setters are made from brass, bronze, and materials that are durable and resistant to rust; important qualities when working with plumbing systems. Browse the balancing valves and circuit setters available at F.W. Webb and find sturdy options from Bell & Gossett, Victaulic, Caleffi, Taco and other trusted brands.

We hear you. Who doesn’t like a shower massage. You do not need to worry. A pressure limiting valve set at the correct kPa will still enable you to have great shower pressure.

If appliance warranty was not enough, without a pressure limiting valve you may not be covered by your insurance company. If an appliance or fixture fails as a result of high water pressure you may not be covered by insurance.

We understand that all of the plumbing jargon can be a little bit overwhelming. That is why we have decided to talk about a few of the most common plumbing terms and requirements in order to help you understand and feel comfortable with what may be happening or may need to be happening at your house. Today we are talking about a pressure limiting valve.

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Install a balancing valve on the main pipe, riser, and loop of each boiler or chiller system to reach the optimal output flow for a safe and efficient operation.

No, circuit setters and balancing valves are not the same, though they serve similar purposes. Balancing valves are manual, whereas circuit setters are automatic. While manual balancing valves require more maintenance, they are more cost-effective and save energy in the long run, making them a trusted solution by plumbers. Circuit setters are not intended for houses or small commercial buildings.

A pressure limiting valve (PLV) is a valve that reduces the pressure of the water which flows through it. Water mains pressure can reach extreme pressures and without a pressure limiting valve the pipes in your house could reach this pressure too.

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Below is an example of water pressure before and after a pressure limiting valve was installed. This particular series is by one of our Plumbers Kurt.