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Property managers and landlords are always looking for new ways to reduce costs while maintaining the quality and comfort of the building.
Not only are pressure reducing valves, or PRVs, required by code in some areas (generally when incoming pressure is above 80 psi), but they can help save countless hours and thousands of dollars in water costs and maintenance services. In this article, we’ll discuss how hotels and apartment buildings can save time and money using PRVs.
A pressure reducing valve is a device that limits the amount of pressure allowed from a higher pressure to a lower pressure in a water line or into a piping system.
Cost & Safety Benefits of Pressure Reducing Valves
The installation of a PRV provides three significant benefits in terms of cost savings and safety:
- Water Cost Savings: A significant result of using PRVs and reducing pressure is lower water consumption. For example, by lowering a facility’s supply pressure from 80 psi to 50 psi can result in a 25% water savings.
- Maintenance Cost Savings: The lower pressures provided by a PRV is less taxing on the pipes, valves, appliances and plumbing systems. Installing a few strategically placed PRVs can save tens of thousands of dollars in appliance replacement fees and damage across their properties.
- Increased Safety: By using PRVs, hotels and apartment buildings will achieve a more stable supply pressure which will result in better temperature regulation throughout a facility. Essentially, maintaining tenant comfort and safety.
Considering the benefits outlined above, wouldn’t you want to ensure your pressure reducing valves are some of the best on the market? In addition, using PRVs reduces the pressure/flow and, as a result, significantly reduces flow and reduces pipe erosion.
About MGI ConTrols® Valves
MGI ConTrols valves are designed for the most challenging demands of all commercial, multi-family residential and industrial facilities. You can learn more about all MGI ConTrols products here. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us—someone will be on hand to help you. You can also reach out directly to your local rep.