Thrift PV-1 Bronze Purging Valve for Hydronic Heating and Chilled Water Systems

Description:

The Thrift PV-1 Bronze Purging Valve is used in hydronic heating and chilled water systems to isolate, purge, and balance individual piping circuits during system filling and maintenance. Commonly installed in commercial HVAC systems, boiler rooms, hydronic heating loops, chilled water circulation systems, and pump assemblies utilizing 1 in. × 1/2 in. × 1 in. sweat connections. Maintenance teams and HVAC system integrators use this purging valve for system commissioning, air removal, preventive maintenance, and replacement of worn hydronic purge valves.

Applications:

The Thrift PV-1 purging valve combines circuit isolation and purging functions into a single bronze valve, eliminating the need for a separate gate valve while allowing rapid removal of trapped air and debris from hydronic systems. It is widely used in commercial buildings, schools, hospitals, industrial facilities, and residential boiler systems where efficient filling, flushing, balancing, and servicing of heating and cooling circuits are required.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Thrift
• Model: PV-1
• Product Type: Bronze Purging Valve
• Valve Size: 1 in. × 1/2 in. × 1 in.
• Connection Type: Sweat × Purge Port × Sweat
• Body Material: Bronze
• Valve Function: Circuit Isolation and System Purging
• Application: Hydronic Heating and Chilled Water Systems
• Installation: Inline Piping
• Features: Combination Purging and Balancing Valve, Replaces Gate Valve at Circulator, Boiler Drain Not Included
• Suitable Media: Water and Compatible Hydronic Fluids
• Weight: Approximately 11 oz (0.69 lb)
• Compatible Equipment: Boilers, Circulators, Pumps, Fan Coil Units, Heat Exchangers, Hydronic Distribution Systems
• Designed for Continuous Commercial and Industrial Service

Common Replacements:

• Thrift PV-114
• Watts PB56 Purge and Balancing Valve
• Bell & Gossett Circuit Setter Plus Purge Valve