The 2nd Generation SmartWaterValve is externally adjustable. Once installed it can be quickly and easily adjusted without ever needing to turn off the water to remove the device.
The Smart Water Valve now has a wide range of effect settings – from ‘zero effect’ to ‘maximum effect’ and all points in between. Once the water is turned back on the valve may be adjusted to the perfect setting for the system. This eliminates the guesswork in calibrating a valve BEFORE installation.
In the future, if the system pressure or flow rate changes up or down the Smart Water Valve can be quickly and easily be adjusted to maintain maximum savings without the need to interrupt service.
Older valves are often designed to slide inside the pipe in flanged versions, or they are typically male threaded in threaded pipe sizes. This results in a significantly smaller interior diameter than the existing pipe, which therefore lowers your maximum flow rate. The 2nd generation Smart Water Valve is either double flanged (3-inch and larger) or female threaded (2-inch and smaller) – giving a larger interior diameter with no loss in flow capacity.
The SmartWaterValve is installed “ON” the pipe rather than “IN” the pipe allowing maintenance staff to easily remember or know where the valve is located, as well as allowing maximum flow.
Facility managers and other personnel come and go. A new facility manager might not know about or be able to easily locate a valve that is installed inside a pipe. Because the 2nd Generation Smart Water Valve is double flanged and clearly marked, it will always be highly visible and easy to locate.
The new adjustable design works is also made with primarily of Acetron GP, an extremely strong, self-lubricating space-age resin. Acetron GP is the material of choice when precision parts are required for impact and wear resistance in a wide range of industrial and mechanical applications. With low, consistent internal stress, this material experiences little dimensional change during use. Acetron GP is also an ideal material for use in wet environments. Acetron GP resists moisture, will not accumulate particulates, and will not corrode. The material also self-seals extremely well eliminating the need for seals and gaskets that would wear out. Acetron GP is the ideal choice for installing the SMART VALVE. All non-Acetron GP components are manufactured from food-grade stainless steel.
It is covered by the same NSF 61 and NSF 372 certifications.