Water Heater Mixing Valve Diagram

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Water heater mixing valve diagram. Piping diagrams figure 6. Mixing valves are designed to blend hot water with cold water to ensure a constant safe outlet temperature. A thermostatic mixing valve mixes cold and hot water generally with a temperatures differential of at least 7 c in order to obtain mixed water at a stabilized temperature. Valve assembly tankless water heater installation diagrams ez link manifold installation optional return circulation this drawing is intended as a guide only.
Settings watts mixing valves pro vide reliable temperature control of domestic and hydronic hot water distribution systems. Expansion tank must be rated for use with potable water. How to install a mixing valve on top of a water heater. Any action you take on the information on the bradford white water heaters youtube or vimeo channels are strictly at your own risk.
The minimum pipe size for connecting to a water. 95 f to 110 f legionella growth 140 f to 180 f legionella growth controlled. A mixing valve reduces the temperature at either the water heater or the faucet so your family can use the sink shower or tub without fear of scalding. Therefore it must compensate for pressure variations frequent or abrupt and temperature variations slower.
Mixing valves help to prevent bacteria growth when a water heater s temperature is set too low deadly legionella bacteria can grow. A honeywell mixing valve allows you to set your water heater at a higher temperature to kill bacteria while eliminating concerns about water. Ball valve mixing valve storage vessel dhw circulator w aquastat check valve. Installation may vary depending on.
Honeywell thermostatic mixing valves. They are utilized in residential commercial and institutional applications where controlling water temperature is critical to avoid scalding thermal shock and legionella growth. It is not to be used as an alternative to a professionally engineered project drawing. Npe s series tankless water heater.
Point of use solutions watts mixing valves are used to provide tempered water in sinks showers and lavatories in com. In this way they extend the capacity of water heater storage tanks and tankless water heaters. 23 lp 276 rev. Mixing valves are recommended on all tanks if hot water temperature is above 119of.
This drawing does not imply compliance with local building codes. Gas domestic cold water domestic hot water condensate. The growth of legionella is reduced when the water is heated to 140 f1.