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#1.7 Mixing Valve Sizing: Why Pipe Size is Misleading?

#1.7 Mixing Valve Sizing: Why Pipe Size is Misleading?1 May19 min

We’re diving deep into the practical mechanics of thermostatic and digital mixing valves, featuring the Caleffi 521 Series and the 520 AngleMix™. Moving beyond the spec sheet, we break down how these valves actually behave in the field, and why sizing design flow rather than pipe size is critical for performance. What we cover in this session: The Standards Playbook: Why distinguishing between ASSE 1017 (point-of-distribution) and ASSE 1070 (point-of-use) is the only way to ensure true ...