{"product_id":"esbe-vrg231-dn32-3-way-mid-port-rotary-valve-middle-entry","title":"ESBE VRG231 DN32 Mid-Port Diverting Valve | 11620300","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Product Name: ESBE VRG231 DN32 Mid-Port Diverting Valve | 11620300 | Kvs 16 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; color:#222222; line-height:1.6; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eESBE VRG231 DN32\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact \u003cstrong\u003e3-way mid-port change-over (diverting) rotary valve\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eKvs 16\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRp 1¼” internal thread\u003c\/strong\u003e connections, from ESBE's \u003cstrong\u003eVRG230 series\u003c\/strong\u003e. A \u003cstrong\u003elow-leakage design\u003c\/strong\u003e (under 0.5% of flow) and a \u003cstrong\u003elinear characteristic\u003c\/strong\u003e make it ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eswitching flow between two circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e, for example \u003cstrong\u003eheat pump to cylinder and heating\u003c\/strong\u003e change-over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eThe body is cast in \u003cstrong\u003edezincification resistant (DZR) brass\u003c\/strong\u003e, rated \u003cstrong\u003ePN10 (10 bar)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e-10°C to +110°C continuous\u003c\/strong\u003e operation (\u003cstrong\u003e+130°C temporarily\u003c\/strong\u003e). The \u003cstrong\u003enon-slip knob and end stops\u003c\/strong\u003e give easy manual operation, the \u003cstrong\u003eposition scale can be turned over and rotated\u003c\/strong\u003e for any mounting position, and \u003cstrong\u003esymbols on the ports\u003c\/strong\u003e reduce the risk of piping errors. Pair it with an \u003cstrong\u003eESBE ARA600 2-point actuator\u003c\/strong\u003e (such as the \u003cstrong\u003eARA645 or ARA655\u003c\/strong\u003e) for a fully automatic diverting valve. The DN32 version has a \u003cstrong\u003eKvs of 16\u003c\/strong\u003e for higher flow rates and weighs \u003cstrong\u003e0.95 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:130px; text-align:center; background:#f1f8f7; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; padding:12px 8px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eKvs 16\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; color:#444444;\"\u003em3\/h at 1 bar pressure drop\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:130px; text-align:center; background:#f1f8f7; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; padding:12px 8px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003ePN10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; color:#444444;\"\u003e10 bar working pressure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:130px; text-align:center; background:#f1f8f7; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; padding:12px 8px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003e110°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; color:#444444;\"\u003eMax. continuous (130°C temporary)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:130px; text-align:center; background:#f1f8f7; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; padding:12px 8px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003e200 kPa\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; color:#444444;\"\u003eMax. pressure drop, diverting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:130px; text-align:center; background:#f1f8f7; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; padding:12px 8px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eUnder 0.5%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; color:#444444;\"\u003eLeakage at 100 kPa\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:130px; text-align:center; background:#f1f8f7; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; padding:12px 8px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eDN32\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; color:#444444;\"\u003eRp 1¼” internal thread\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:6px solid #b3261e; background:#fdecea; padding:12px 16px; margin:14px 0; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#b3261e; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003ePressure, temperature and installation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDo not exceed \u003cstrong\u003e10 bar working pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e200 kPa differential pressure when diverting (100 kPa when mixing)\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003eclose-off pressure of 200 kPa\u003c\/strong\u003e. Installation must be carried out by a competent installer in line with the ESBE installation instruction and applicable regulations. The valve complies with \u003cstrong\u003ePED 2014\/68\/EU Article 4.3\u003c\/strong\u003e and the equivalent \u003cstrong\u003eUK SI 2016 No. 1105\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:6px solid #a06a00; background:#fff6e0; padding:12px 16px; margin:14px 0; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#a06a00; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eCheck the thread type and size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eVRG231\u003c\/strong\u003e version (\u003cstrong\u003eRp 1¼” internal thread\u003c\/strong\u003e). The same series is also made with external threads (VRG232). Match the \u003cstrong\u003evalve DN and thread\u003c\/strong\u003e to your pipework. Before fitting an actuator, set the valve to the position shown in the installation instruction (ESBE's guidance for VRG valves is the \u003cstrong\u003emid-position, 45°\/50% open\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:6px solid #008377CF; background:#f1f8f7; padding:12px 16px; margin:14px 0; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eHeat pump applications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eESBE's published \u003cstrong\u003eHeat Pump 2\u003c\/strong\u003e application (heat pump with higher flow requirements) pairs the \u003cstrong\u003eVRG230 with an ARA600 2-point actuator\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px; color:#008377CF; margin:30px 0 12px 0; padding-bottom:6px; border-bottom:2px solid #008377CF; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; margin:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #cfe5e2; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:4px; padding:12px 14px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-port change-over\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003eSwitches flow between two circuits with \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent change-over and diverting performance\u003c\/strong\u003e, using a \u003cstrong\u003elinear flow characteristic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #cfe5e2; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:4px; padding:12px 14px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow leakage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003eLeakage is \u003cstrong\u003eunder 0.5% of flow\u003c\/strong\u003e at 100 kPa, so the unused circuit stays properly isolated.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #cfe5e2; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:4px; padding:12px 14px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDZR brass body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDezincification resistant brass\u003c\/strong\u003e with an abrasion-resistant brass sector, \u003cstrong\u003ePPS composite shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEPDM O-rings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #cfe5e2; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:4px; padding:12px 14px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy manual operation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-slip knob and end stops\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003ereversible, rotatable position scale\u003c\/strong\u003e to suit any mounting position.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #cfe5e2; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:4px; padding:12px 14px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatched to ESBE actuators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eunique valve-to-actuator interface\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eARA600 series\u003c\/strong\u003e gives stable, precise operation. Controllers and Series 90 (adaptor kit) also fit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #cfe5e2; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:4px; padding:12px 14px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServiceable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe compact body gives good tool access, and \u003cstrong\u003erepair interior kits\u003c\/strong\u003e (VRG802) and \u003cstrong\u003eVRI111 insulation shells\u003c\/strong\u003e are available from ESBE.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px; color:#008377CF; margin:30px 0 12px 0; padding-bottom:6px; border-bottom:2px solid #008377CF; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:4px; margin:14px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; padding:8px 14px;\"\u003eProduct identification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; padding:8px 14px; background:#f1f8f7; border-bottom:1px solid #d9e8e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eESBE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; padding:8px 14px; background:#ffffff; border-bottom:1px solid #d9e8e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eVRG231 DN32, 3-way mid-port change-over valve\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; padding:8px 14px; background:#f1f8f7; border-bottom:1px solid #d9e8e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e11620300\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; 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flex-wrap:wrap; padding:8px 14px; background:#ffffff; border-bottom:1px solid #d9e8e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e0.95 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:4px; margin:14px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; padding:8px 14px;\"\u003eCompatible actuators and controllers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; padding:8px 14px; background:#f1f8f7; border-bottom:1px solid #d9e8e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eActuators\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eESBE ARA600 series, including ARA645 and ARA655 2-point\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; padding:8px 14px; background:#ffffff; border-bottom:1px solid #d9e8e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eControllers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eCRA210, CRB210\/220, CRC210, CRD220, CRK210, CRS210; Series 90, CRA120 and CRC120 with adaptor kit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:4px; margin:14px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; padding:8px 14px;\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; padding:8px 14px; background:#f1f8f7; border-bottom:1px solid #d9e8e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003ePressure equipment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003ePED 2014\/68\/EU Article 4.3; UK SI 2016 No. 1105\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px; color:#008377CF; margin:30px 0 12px 0; padding-bottom:6px; border-bottom:2px solid #008377CF; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; margin:8px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; padding:10px 14px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat does mid-port change-over mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;\"\u003eThe valve switches flow from a common port to \u003cstrong\u003eeither of two outlet ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, so one inlet can feed two circuits alternately. It is the usual arrangement for \u003cstrong\u003eheat pump to cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e change-over.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; margin:8px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; padding:10px 14px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhich actuator should I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;\"\u003eUse an \u003cstrong\u003eESBE ARA600 series\u003c\/strong\u003e actuator. For on\/off diverting, the \u003cstrong\u003e2-point ARA645 (30 s) or ARA655 (60 s)\u003c\/strong\u003e are the natural choice. The actuator comes with the adaptor kit for VRG valves.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; margin:8px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; padding:10px 14px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCan it be used as a mixing valve?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;\"\u003eIt is designed for \u003cstrong\u003echange-over and diverting\u003c\/strong\u003e duty. The datasheet allows mixing at up to \u003cstrong\u003e100 kPa\u003c\/strong\u003e pressure drop, but ESBE's VRG130 range is the series designed for general mixing or diverting.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; margin:8px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; padding:10px 14px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat flow can it handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKvs 16 m3\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e (flow in m3\/h at a 1 bar pressure drop). Select so that the pressure drop at design flow stays within ESBE's recommended range.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; margin:8px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; padding:10px 14px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eIs it suitable for glycol systems?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;\"\u003eYes, for \u003cstrong\u003ewater\/glycol mixtures up to 50%\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewater\/ethanol up to 28%\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as heating water to VDI 2035.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; margin:8px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; padding:10px 14px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eHow do I tell which port is closed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;\"\u003eESBE's guidance is that the port the \u003cstrong\u003eflat of the shaft or the knob indicator points towards is the closed port\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ESBE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67577382797702,"sku":"VRG231-DN32","price":82.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/esbeVRG231valve_9cd7cc1a-7f6c-4bae-a777-0aff87e7b926.jpg?v=1791289744","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/esbe-vrg231-dn32-3-way-mid-port-rotary-valve-middle-entry","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}