CircuitSolver with ProPEX
CircuitSolver® thermostatic hot water balancing valves are now available with Uponor ProPEX® fittings for easy installation in ProPEX® systems that use expansion-type joints to connect PEX piping. Uponor ProPEX technology requires less piping and significantly fewer connections reducing installation time and increasing reliability and performance.
To ensure complete peace of mind, every thermal actuator in the valves is tested for temperature accuracy. The unit is then fully assembled and tested for leak points before leaving our facility.
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How It Works:
Installed at the end of each supply branch or riser before the return, CircuitSolver® valves with ProPEX connections will automatically and continuously adjust flow through a domestic hot water system (DHWS) to maintain a set temperature at the end of each supply branch or riser. This eliminates manual balancing practices and ensures readily available hot water at each fixture, even as demand varies.
For ease of integration into ProPEX systems, valves are available with ProPEX connections installed on any CircuitSolver® model to make permanent, secure connections without using torches, glues, gauges, solder, or calibration.
Typical Applications:
CircuitSolver® with ProPEX balance valves can be used in any hot water recirculation system utilizing PEX piping to keep the system thermally balanced and to have hot water readily available at each fixture. Used in commercial buildings of all sizes and DHWS’ with varying complexity, CircuitSolver® installations often include hospitals, schools, hotels, high-rises, and multi-family apartment buildings.
To see CircuitSolver® installations in your area, visit our installations page.
CircuitSolver® thermostatic balancing valves can also balance the return flow between the master mixing valve and the water heater. Go to the Balancing a DHWS Return with CircuitSolver page to learn more about this application.
Features:
- ProPEX ends are available with any CircuitSolver® configuration
- Easy to install into ProPEX systems
- Valves are stainless steel – corrosion-resistant construction
- High thrust actuator keeps orifice free of debris
- Never fully closes, some water always passing through
- Long service life and 3-year warranty
Certifications:
- All Components are NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 or NSF 372 Certified
- Lead Free
- Fully compliant with Section 1417(d) of SDWA, the Safe Drinking Water Act
- Supports efforts toward LEED Certification
- Complies with the Buy American Act
Specifications:
- Sizes: 1/2”, 3/4″ & 1”, 1 ¼”, 1 ½”, & 2”
- Fixed Temperatures:
- 100°F (37.7°C)
- 105°F (40.5°C)
- 110°F (43.3°C)
- 115°F (46.1°C)
- 120°F (48.8°C)
- 125°F (51.6°C)
- 130°F (54.4°C)
- 135°F (57.2°C)
- 140°F (60.0°C)
- Max Working Pressure: 200 PSIG (14 BAR)
- Max Working Temperature: 250°F (121°C)
- Optional accessories: thermometer, isolation ball valves, integrated union, strainer
Resources:
CircuitSolver® is a great product - I have never used anything like it. Robert Schrieber Maintenance Manager at Embassy Suites in Brunswick, GA
It usually takes 2-3 plumbers, 2-3 days to balance a system of this size, but by using CircuitSolver® this process was done instantly. Huge savings in terms of time and effort typically devoted to the balancing process. Stephan Thompson Plumbing Contractor at E.M. Duggan Inc. in Canton, MA
CircuitSolver® makes the initial startup so easy. When we turned it on, the valves balanced the whole system without us having to make any adjustments. We never have any issues when installing them in our projects. Plumbing Contractor Production Plus Plumbing in Vista, CA
Right after the installation the general manager went around the building and there was a noticeable difference with quick delivery of hot water. Andy Crossland Principal Mechanical Engineer at Crossland Engineering LLC in Honolulu, HI
USC Villages Student Housing - By using CircuitSolver®valves, we saved time and money by not having to balance the system or make any adjustments. It made the process much easier and smoother. Richard Parker Plumbing Contractor at Pan-Pacific Mechanical in Fountain Valley, CA
CircuitSolver® was able to automatically balance the system when engineers could not. Mark Wilmink MarkCo Plumbing in Florence, KY
By eliminating the conventional method of using fixed flow balancing valves and installing CircuitSolver® valves instead we were able to resolve our lack of hot water in some sectors of the hospital issue instantly. André Renaud Building Consultant at Mental Health University Institute of Quebec
When we install CircuitSolver® valves, it corrects the client’s hot water circulation problems, and everything operates as it’s designed. We are going to keep installing them. Jason Putnam Project Manager at Douglas ORR Plumbing in Miami Springs, FL
CircuitSolver® is a game changer in balancing DHWS and I would definitely use it as a standard in future projects. Matt Trevino Plumbing Engineer at DBR Engineering in San Antonio, TX
I would tell any contractor, building engineer, and mechanical engineer if you are looking at CircuitSolver®, it is simple, it is easy to use, and it works right from the get-go. Chris Watts Plumbing Service Manager at Braconier in Denver, CO
It was taking over a minute and a half to get hot water, and now it’s down to 15-20 seconds…also a huge conservation of water…it was a fairly simply retrofit. Robert Albanese Owners Representative for The Austonian in Austin, TX
CircuitSolver® makes balancing the system so easy. We don’t have to manually set each line or make any adjustments. We have had absolutely no balancing issues since we started up the system. Richard Parker Plumbing Contractor at Pan-Pacific Mechanical in Fountain Valley, CA
I try to have CircuitSolver® specified on as many jobs as possible due to the simplicity of it. Eric McTee Plumbing Designer at ME Engineering in Golden, CO
Before CircuitSolver®, we would have wait times between 5-7 minutes for hot water on the higher floors. Since we have installed CircuitSolver® valves, we are getting hot water when we need it and have not had a single complaint. Robert Schrieber Maintenance Manager at Embassy Suites in Brunswick, GA
Rittenhouse Hill Apartments - We had a very complicated apartment restoration involving 47 risers. CircuitSolver® saved a lot of time, installed easily, used smaller recirculation pumps to save energy & wear, and continues performing well. Ron Miller President at Adelphia Plumbing in Philadelphia, PA
We’ve used CircuitSolver®s exclusively now for several years in every application we can. Simply stated, the product is easy to install and works very well with no issues to date. Christopher Meurer Plumbing Operations Manager at J.C. Cannistraro, LLC in Boston, MA
The advantages of the system are an efficiently balanced system, saving time testing and balancing the system, lower utility bills and reduced water usage. Luke Holding Project Engineer at The Beck Group in Dallas, TX
CircuitSolver® valves are efficient and take the time typically required to manually balance systems at the end of the project out of the equation. We have started up systems in the afternoon to come in the next morning to find hot water perfectly balanced throughout all risers and zones. Christopher Meurer Plumbing Operations Manager at J.C. Cannistraro, LLC in Boston, MA
CircuitSolver® is a great product. The valves automatically adjust to changing temperatures and pressure drops unlike manual and automatic balancing valves. Plumbing Contractor Production Plus Plumbing in Vista, CA
CircuitSolver®, being that it is an automatic balancing valve, just makes the job of balancing an intricate hot water system that much easier. David Texter Plumbing Engineer at Browne Engineering in Cincinnati, OH
The University of South Florida - On startup of this install, the system automatically balanced itself in under 3 hours, all without manual labor thanks to CircuitSolver®. The plumbers actually went out a did another job, went to breakfast, and when they came back, the system was balanced. Mike Bishop V.P. of Engineering at RGD Consulting Engineers in Jupiter, FL
CircuitSolver® is a great product - I have never used anything like it. Robert Schrieber Maintenance Manager at Embassy Suites in Brunswick, GA
The Da Vinci Project - By using CircuitSolver® balancing valves, we were able to save both time and money. The start-up process was much faster by not having to manually adjust each valve. After installation, the system balanced itself and required no maintenance. Arturo Hernandez GJM Engineering in Los Angeles, CA
Simply stated, CircuitSolver® valves are easy to install and work very well with no issues to date. They’re efficient and take the time typically required to manually balance systems at the end of the project out of the equation. Christopher Meurer Plumbing Operations Manager at J.C. Cannistraro, LLC in Boston, MA
What an awesome little device these guys make. It’s a no-brainer. Andy Crossland Principal Mechanical Engineer at Crossland Engineering LLC in Honolulu, HI
Using CircuitSolver® makes balancing the system so easy. The valves automatically adjust themselves, so you don’t have to check each valve once installed, and there are never any callbacks for issues. Arturo Hernandez GJM Engineering in Los Angeles, CA
I haven’t come across another product like CircuitSolver®. Once you install the valves you never have to adjust them, unlike manual balancing valves where you have to balance every single valve you install. Richard Parker Plumbing Contractor at Pan-Pacific Mechanical in Fountain Valley, CA