How to Choose a Correct 3 Way Valve – BACO ENGINEERING

In this article, I will tell you

Horizontal and Vertical
T Port and L Port
Fitted Actuator
3 Way Valves' Application

Horizontal and Vertical:

It's easy to understand the shape. How about their port size?

Notes: If you need bigger flow path, use Horizontal Valve

Choose vertical valve if your application need so or you want better price.

T Port or L Port, Diverter or Shutoff

1.T Port Vertical: Default Plan is A. Only Brass (Click to Buy)

2.L Port Horizontal, Brass/SS304/SS316(Click to Buy)

3.T Port Horizontal: Brass/SS304/SS316. Only for Customization. Default set Position 1 when power on.

Fitted Actuator:(Please refer to "What's the difference between CWX,A20 and A100 actuators?”

CWX: 1.7NM Torque is only able to operate a Brass Vertical 1/2" 3 Way Valve

A20: 2NM Torque is able to run 1/2",3/4" and 1" brass 3 Way valves (vertical and horizontal)

A100: 10NM Torque is recommended for Stainless Steel 3 Way Horizontal Valves.

TCN/R SMART: Up to 2000NM. Please refer to Industial Valve's Choice

Applications:Three Way Electric Valve for Fan Coil Systems

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Bonus:Could you please answer the question in this picture? Please let me know your answer in the comment.

Three Way Bore Valve Questions

Is this valve T or L bore? Is it possible to wire for 3 position applications (Left/Right diverter with central off position)

Motorized ball valve 1/2"(BSP)DN15 / 12VDC / 3 way / electrical valve / ball valve with acuator / CR01 / reduce port

Its a three way valve so when the valve is closed the water will flow back on the return side.

What is the default position when power is off? 2. Is this a full-bore valve in both positions, or is it reduced in some/all positions?

DN20 3/4" 110V Electric Ball Valve Three Ways Stainless Steel 304 Motorized Ball Valve (CR4-01)

Hello,

1.Default Position, For Example, You want go straight(A-B) when power off, and A-C when power on.
2.Reduce Bore, 15mm Bore For 3/4".

If a three-way valve can be applied with a time controller? If it can be controlled in every 5 seconds? How long is its life? How many times it can be switched?

It can be customized, the life of it is similar with the general valves, it can be controlled in every 5 seconds. It can be switched by about 70000 times.

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