Applied on medium-load water supply entries — multi-family buildings (10-20 apartments), small commercial sanitary blocks, heating network make-up lines with higher flow demand. Compared to DN20, DN25 provides lower pressure drop at typical flow and larger control authority when the system experiences occasional short-term peak flows (e.g. morning water demand peaks).
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Code | 1268213 |
| Manufacturer | Herz Armaturen |
| Type | Diaphragm pressure reducing valve |
| DN | 25 |
| Connection | 1" internal thread (verify in Herz catalogue) |
| Kvs | ~7-8 m³/h (verify in Herz catalogue) |
| Inlet pressure (max) | up to 25 bar (verify in Herz catalogue) |
| Outlet pressure (adjustable) | 1.5-6 bar (typical Herz range) |
| Max working temperature | up to 80 °C (potable water) |
| Media | Potable water, heating system water |
| Body material | Brass (typically DZR) |
| Diaphragm | Elastomer (EPDM or equivalent) |
Water flow: Q = Kvs × √Δp. Example: inlet 6 bar, outlet 3 bar → Δp = 3 bar → Q = 7.5 × √3 ≈ 13 m³/h theoretical maximum.
Official Herz catalogue: herz.eu
Decision: check the maximum simultaneous flow in the system. If it exceeds ~3 m³/h — DN25. If lower — DN20 fits better (smaller, more economical, better control at low flow).
Technically yes, but not recommended in practice. Parallel reducers must be synchronised (identical setpoints), and flow between them can fluctuate. A single DN25 or DN32 is simpler and more reliable.
Yes. Heating make-up lines require a reducer that maintains a stable outlet pressure plus a BA-class system separator (EN 1717 requirement). DN25 suits central boiler rooms with combined building load up to ~500 kW.
A functional test every 3-5 years is recommended: verify the outlet pressure still matches the setpoint and there are no deposits on the diaphragm. Every 10-15 years — replace diaphragm and seat seals (if serviceable) or the full reducer.