Four way valve (definition)

Four way valve is a device used in various technical systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning and industrial processes to control the flow of liquid or gas between four different points or directions. It is a valve with four holes and an internal mechanism (usually a ball or dial) that allows the flow to be adjusted or switched depending on the position of the valve.

Main components and working principle of four way valve:

1. Valve body — four holes are built into it through which a flow of liquid or gas passes.
2. Internal mechanism - usually this is a ball or disk that moves inside the housing and thanks to which it switches between four directions of flow.
3. Control mechanism - can be manual or automatic, depending on the type and purpose of the valve. Manual control provides the operator with the ability to manually adjust the valve position, while automatic control can be integrated into automation systems to automatically control flow depending on conditions.

Four way valve functions:

• Switching stream - provides the ability to redirect the flow of liquid or gas between four different points or systems.
• Adjusting parameters - allows you to control the temperature, pressure or fluid flow in various parts of the system.
• Integration into complex systems - Used in systems with multiple circuits or zones where precise control of flow distribution is required to ensure optimal performance.

Four-way valve:

Four-way valves are widely used in building engineering systems such as heating and air conditioning systems, ventilation systems, industrial processes and heat supply. They play an important role in ensuring the efficient operation and comfortable conditions in buildings, as well as in the production and processing of materials. They help to ensure stable temperature indicators in the system, which contributes to the long service life of the equipment. Four-way valves are offered as part of quick-mount kits pellet boilers FOCUS Victaulic.