What Is a Thermostatic Expansion Valve?
A thermostatic expansion valve is a plumbing fixture that can be mechanical or electronic. It is usually found in an exterior wall of the property, and it conveys all the water used for heating and cooling to a central location, called the boiler house. A thermostatic expansion valve is commonly used to regulate pressure in a line to achieve the required pressure at any point along the pipe. For example, if you have a gas line that is being pressurized, but you have no idea where that pressure should be, then an expansion valve would be an ideal solution. The...
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