ESBE VRG Mixing Valves

3-Way and 4-Way Valves

VRG130 & VRG140

The ESBE VRG series of valves are designed for mixing and diverting water to the appropriate temperature to meet the zone or system requirements within heating and cooling systems.

The VRG valve replaces the MG and G series of valves and provides additional operational features. By either mixing or diverting, the fluid temperature leaving the valve is regulated by the VRG in either a manual operation or electronic when coupled with the ARA600 Series or 90 Series electronic motorized actuator.

Features and benefits

Excellent performance in valve regulation.

Lowest internal leakage of flow @ 14.5psi Δp:

mixing <0.05%
diverting <0.02%.

Compact valve design.

Suitable for closed loop heating or chilled systems, maximum 50% glycol.

VRG valve body material composed of dezincification resistant brass (DZR).

Products

The ESBE VRG Series 3-way & 4-way mixing valves includes a range of compact, low leakage valves. For easy manual operation the valves are equipped with non-slip knobs and end stops for an operational angle of 90°. The valve position scale can be turned over and rotated allowing many different mounting positions. Together with ARA600 and Series 90 actuators, the VRG valves are easily automated and have excellent regulating accuracy due to the unique valve to actuator interface.

VRG130 3-Way

*Note: If 90 series actuators are used on valves 2” and below, mounting kit 193B1616 must be used.

VRG140 4-Way

Dimensions

Documents

Documents
Type	Name	Language	Valid for	Updated	Download	File type
Case story	Engineering Tomorrow Builds Sustainable Heating System for PA Forest Bureau	English	United States	21 Jan, 2019	1.5 MB	.pdf
Installation guide	ESBE 90 Series Actuator to VRG Valve Mounting Kit Instructions (193B1616)_VIKIU122	English	United States	06 Mar, 2014	9.7 MB	.pdf
Notification	ESBE MG & G to VRG Valve Cross-over	English	United States	18 Mar, 2010	134.3 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ESBE VRG Mixing and Diverting Valve Datasheet_VDKIK222	English	United States	04 Mar, 2016	1.2 MB	.pdf
Installation guide	ESBE VRG Mixing and Diverting Valve Instructions: 3-way_VIKIO122	English	United States	08 Mar, 2010	866.9 KB	.pdf
Installation guide	ESBE VRG Mixing and Diverting Valve Instructions: 4-way_VIKIP122	English	United States	08 Mar, 2010	792.3 KB	.pdf
Catalog	Hydronic Specialties Controls Catalog and Application Guide	English	Multiple	25 Mar, 2022	2.4 MB	.pdf

Applications

3 Way Mixing with Setpoint Control

Typical piping schematic for electronic temperature control provides a fixed temperature for radiant floor circuits or snow/ice melt.
_{*CRA 112/122 can control up to two unique temperature setpoints based on external input signal.}

3 Way Diverting with Setpoint Control

Typical piping schematic for electronic temperature control provides a fixed space or discharge temperature for a variety of uses such as air handlers. Alternate sensor location allows for return temperature protection to heat source.
_{*CRA 112/122 can control up to two unique temperature setpoints based on external input signal.}

3 Way Mixing or Diverting

Typical primary/secondary piping schematic.

4 Way Mixing with Setpoint Control

Typical 4-way motorized valve for use with radiant floor heating. ARA600 or 90 Series actuators used with outdoor reset.

Snow & Ice Melt - 1 Zone Regulated

Automatic control of supply temperature regulated snow and ice melt systems with many advanced features.

Circuit Balancing Valves

Manual balancing of hydronic heating and cooling circuits.

_{*With thermostatic or electric operator. See Thermostatic Radiator Valve Catalog for additional options.}

Videos

See how flow moves through the VRG Valve

Easy Installation of ARA actuator on the VRG valve

Case studies

Engineering Tomorrow Builds Sustainable Heating System for Pennsylvania Forest Bureau

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources conscientiously chooses low-energy, high-comfort solutions to heat the new Resource Management Center in Pennsylvania’s Buchanan State Forest district.

Discover how Danfoss ESBE valves and actuators efficiently controlled the hydronic heating system.

Read case study

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