Pressure Reducer Valves for Hydronics – Heating & Cooling Water

Pressure Reducer Valves pressure reducer valve and backflow preventer

Pressure Reducer - Blue Arrow & Backflow Preventer - Red Arrow

Pressure Reducer Valves are used for boilers to decrease the pressure supplied to the boiler from the make-up water feed. The make-up water feed originates from the city water source or well water source. The same water source you use for showering, washing dishes, and sometimes drinking water depending on the quality. In many cases, the pressure reducer valve or PRV is set to 12 PSI on most boilers. This is the proper boiler pressure needed for many residential and commercial boiler water loops. (more…)