AquaMatic V42 vs. VAV Series: Which Diaphragm Valve Fits Your Application?

Most customers calling in about a V42 or a VAV already know they need an AquaMatic diaphragm valve. What they’re trying to figure out is which one. The two series look similar on a spec sheet, they share a similar body in several sizes, and they’re often compared side by side. The VAV Series is […]

Why Valve Materials Can Fail in Water, Wastewater, and Chemical Systems

Valve failures almost never happen all at once. It could be a slight leak during a pressure change or a valve that doesn’t quite seal the way it used to. The system keeps running, so it gets noted and pushed down the list. What seemed like a small issue becomes harder to ignore. Eventually the […]

Solenoid Valves in Real Systems: How They Control AquaMatic K52 and V42 Valves

What solenoid valves do in a working system In most systems, a solenoid works alongside an AquaMatic K52 diaphragm valve or an AquaMatic V42 diaphragm valve by managing pressure in the upper diaphragm chamber. Solenoid valves do not directly control process flow in AquaMatic diaphragm valve systems. Instead, they control pressure. That pressure determines whether […]