News and Events

"The Science of Mixing Valves" - Plumbing Engineer (Dec 2011)

Leonard diligently works to be the leading source for plumbing engineers on all technical matters involving mixing valves, including their respective ASSE Standards and applicable industry codes. Leonard recently had an article published in the December edition of Plumbing Engineer entitled "The Science of Mixing Valves". This article addresses the recent changes as dictated within the International Plumbing Code in respect to 1069 devices, along with background on some of the pertinent performance requirements for these Gang Shower Valves. This article also addresses the trend in building design to incorporate Building Management Software, and products that can be used to achieve this, such as Leonard's Building Management System Interface (BMSI). Please review this article and feel free to contact us with any questions or requests for additional information that you may have.   Click here to download the full story. (The Science of Mixing Valves (PGobis - Plumbing Eng 1211).pdf  115 KB)

2012 Leonard Trade Show & Event Listing

Interested in meeting with a Leonard Representative and learning more about Leonard Thermostatic Mixing Valves. Come see us at an upcoming Trade Show, where we look forward to meeting with you.   Click here to download the full story. (2012 Leonard Trade Show & Event Listing.pdf  20 KB)

Leonard releases the XL-690, the BEST performance of any ASSE 1069 listed Mixing Valve!

ASSE 1069 devices are intended to control water temperature to individual or multiple fixtures (aka gang showers) to reduce the risk of scalding and thermal shock. Leonard's new XL-690 is dual listed to ASSE 1069 and 1017, and offers more flow than any other 1069 listed valve in the market. The XL-690 is a superior product that can be utilized for meeting your gang shower applications.   Click here to download the full story. (XL-690 Gang Shower Ad (Feb 11).pdf  525 KB)

Leonard releases its NEW Corporate Capabilities Brochure (LV-100)

Leonard Valve Company maintains its leadership position in the commercial, institutional and industrial marketplaces by being our customers' number one quality supplier of mixing valves and temperature controls. It is with great pride that Leonard releases its NEW Corporate Capabilities Brochure (LV-100, 04/11), offering insight to the products, technologies, and resources behind the Leonard name. This edition includes our latest product offerings: BMSI and XL-690.   Click here to download the full story. (LV-100 Corporate Capabilities Brochure (Apr 11).pdf  2.18 MB)

Leonard's new BMSI product offers real-time communication to Building Management Systems

More and more, today's buildings are utilizing building management system (BMS) to control and monitor their mechanical and electrical equipment. Here at Leonard, we recognized this changing need for designers and maintenance personnel to monitor water temperature as well. This has lead to the development of our new Building Management System Interface (BMSI); an integrated design that will monitor tempered water to the domestic hot water system, and through the use of MODBUS TCP/IP protocol, will communicate to a facility's BMS. Specific details on this product advancement from Leonard can be found on the BMSI product webpage.   Click here to download the full story. (BMSI Advertisement (Somethings happening here).pdf  156 KB)

Leonard releases its new LV-116 Megatron® Brochure

As more complex buildings began to be constructed, so did the complexity of the domestic hot water loops and their respective piping systems. Leonard recognized these challenges, and in 1999 was the first manufacturer to offer a Complete Water Temperature Control Station, the Megatron®. Over the past decade, this product line has continued to evolve with larger units and more options being available. Leonard has again developed technological enhancements to our Megatron® line of products, and please see the updated Megatron® Brochure LV-116 for the specific details.   Click here to download the full story. (LV-116 (Megatron - Aug 10).pdf  902 KB)

Leonard releases its new Surfashower® Brochure

To assist in applications where a durable stainless steel cover is required to conceal exposed piping, Leonard has expanded its Surfashower® product line with new models and enhanced options. These wall-mounted shower systems are ideal for healthcare, education, penal, along with other commercial and institutional needs. The LV-104 Brochure (Mar 10) below details the new offerings, including the inclusion of our new 7600 ShowerMaster product (listed to ASSE 1016 Type P and Type T), along with 1.5 GPM water-efficient shower heads.   Click here to download the full story. (LV-104 (Surfashower - Mar 10).pdf  208 KB)

ECO-MIX by Leonard - Leonard Valve is LEAD-ing the way with LEAD-FREE!

California Bill AB1953 and Vermont's S152 went into effect on January 1, 2010. These bills limited the weighted average lead content of products to not be more than 0.25% for pipes and fittings, plumbing fittings and fixtures sold in California that are intended to dispense water for human consumption. Leonard has always been the quality leader by providing water temperature control products with brass, bronze and stainless steel construction to meet the rigorous demands of commercial applications. Leonard has developed a line of mixing valve products to meet the new lead free requirements, and these new valves continue to be of robust commercial duty construction, to ensure that integrity and performance of our products are not compromised. See the sales release below for more details about our latest product offering....ECO-MIX by Leonard.   Click here to download the full story. (ECO-MIX by Leonard (Apr 10).pdf  396 KB)

"Preventing the Scald" - Plumbing Engineer (Sept 2009)

Leonard diligently works to be the leading source for plumbing engineers on all technical matters involving mixing valves, including their respective ASSE Standards and applicable industry codes. Leonard recently had an article published in the September edition of Plumbing Engineer entitled "Preventing the Scald". This article addresses the recent changes as dictated within the International Plumbing Code in respect to 1070 devices, along with background on some of the pertinent performance requirements for 1016 Shower Valves and 1017 Mixing Valves. Please review this article and feel free to contact us with any questions or requests for additional information that you may have.   Click here to download the full story. (Preventing the Scald (Plumbing Engineer 0909).pdf  408 KB)

Standard T&C's and Warranty

At Leonard, we always strive for excellence in customer satisfaction. In this continued effort, we have posted our Standard Terms & Conditions of Sale and Warranty information for your benefit. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (800) 222-1208.   Click here to download the full story. (Leonard Valve Co Standard Terms & Conditions of Sale (July 2008).pdf  29 KB)

"Selecting Thermostatic Mixing Valves for Emergency Fixtures"

PM Engineer Magazine (January 2007 - G. Wilcox) Water heater size and storage requirements must be carefully addressed to deliver tepid water ("moderately warm; lukewarm") to eyewash and drench-shower requirements. Designers must be concerned with providing enough hot water to allow delivery of tepid water to emergency eyewash and shower equipment in an installation. Thermostatic Mixing Valves are devices that blend hot and cold water to meet tepid demands.   Click here to download the full story. (WilcoxFeature0107PMEClean.pdf  889 KB)