How and where can a tee tap be used

To assemble a water supply system in a house or a plot, heating and hot water supply, and a washing machine or dishwasher have to be connected to the water supply system, various sanitary fixtures have to be used. Most often these are tees that allow you to distribute the movement of fluid flow. Often used and more advanced such products, where in addition to the outputs there is also a tap on one of them.

Below we consider in more detail one case related to the distribution of heat in the heating system. On his example, you can make a complete picture of the operation and maintenance of this device.

Heat distribution

The main task of the heating system is to regulate the heat supply. For this purpose, a three-way valve or a tee specially designed for the redistribution of the coolant is used. Distinctive features of the product - compact size, ease of operation and functionality.

Crane characteristics

A triple-flow heating valve is installed in the heating system. With its help adjustment of water temperature is carried out.

Used product in:

• heating circuits;
• plumbing systems;
• hot water systems.

The crane has one outlet, and it is equipped with a stopper with holes, thanks to which the heat carrier flows are regulated.

The advantages of products include:

• high tightness of the shutter;
• absence of stagnant zones;
• easy operation;
• easy maintenance;
• small hydraulic resistance;
• durability of use.

It is possible to install the valve into the heating system easily with your own hands, observing the installation rules. It does not require frequent care.

Among the shortcomings of three-way cranes, we note:

• in case of incorrect operation, they can jam;
• inexpensive products of the simplest design do not withstand long life and quickly fail;
• most often the valve is used in heating systems where the diameter of the pipes is small.

How does the crane

The three-way valve belongs to the shut-off and control valves, it has 3 holes:

• for cold water;
• for hot water;
• output.

Hot and cold water is simultaneously fed into the device.

The following occurs when the crane:

• half open - the stream comes out with an average temperature;
• completely open - the stream goes with the maximum temperature, hot water enters the system directly from the boiler;
• closed - only cold water is supplied to the batteries.

Types of sanitary shut-off and control products

Three-way valve can be:

Tip: install the three-way stopcock only in systems with low water pressure.

The use of a crane in the heating system is appropriate:

• if it is necessary to maintain one temperature on the incoming boiler tube, it is usually 40?
• for the mixer in the floor heating system;
• when you want to reduce the flow of hot coolant.

Make valves from:

• carbon steel;
• cast iron;
• brass.

The material directly affects the duration of the product. The price of the crane also depends on what it was made of.

The locking device can be connected to the pipeline using:

• couplings;
• flanges;
• by welding.

A separate type of crane was developed accordingly for each method.

Classification of three-way valves for other parameters, which include:

• the type of flow-through part of the device is a full bore or test bleed;
• the shape of the rotary part of the structure - type L, S and T;
• case heating;
• landing method of the bolt (packing or tension).

To control the operation of the device and adjust the temperature of the coolant instruction allows using:

• pneumatic drives are a safe way, as there is no probability of an electric shock;
• electric drive - electric magnet or additional device with electric motor;
• manually - allows you to mix the flow of water only in approximate proportions. It is the most inexpensive and best option in the domestic environment.

Tip: in order to correctly and accurately adjust the flow, it is necessary to apply special mechanisms that mix the cooled water from the return into the feed.

In this case, the flow of gas or water remains unchanged, but the temperature in the right direction is controllable.

We select and mount

Before you buy this type of crane, we recommend that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with its characteristics and features.

Among them:

• the diameter of the connection point of the device to the pipe;
• what is the pipeline capacity;
• Is it possible to install a servo if you need to install a valve that will work in automatic mode?

We also recommend that you take into account other characteristics of the devices described above.

1. When installing fittings, the direction of water flow must be taken into account. For this, there is an arrow on the valve body.
2. The crane can be screwed horizontally and vertically, its position does not affect the performance of its direct functions.
3. If it is necessary to weld the valve, the inner cavities should be closed as tightly as possible so that no dross or welded soil gets into them.
4. At the junction of the pipes with a tap, the temperature of the water flow should not be more than 100? С.

Tip: the valve should be installed in the heating system before the heating circulating pump.

1. Periodically, you need to carry out the prevention of devices or check their stable performance.
2. Maintenance in the domestic environment is easily carried out independently. In production - by special organizations.
3. To maintain the level of operation of the valves in a stable mode, you should follow their operating rules specified in the instructions from the manufacturer.

Conclusion

If you need to distribute the coolant in the heating system, connect a washing machine to the water supply system or supply water to the personal plot, a three-way faucet will help you. It has a valve from one outlet that allows you to manually or automatically perform the tasks you need.

Installation of the device does not cause problems, as well as its maintenance. The video in this article will provide an opportunity to find additional information on the above topic.