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Gerand Engineering

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Welcome to Gerand Engineering

Company
The Company
Gerand Engineering Company was founded in 1965 by a
qualified team of engineers with years of experience
dedicated to providing outstanding quality products for
hydronic balancing in the HVAC industry.

The Products
Gerands product line consists of Venturis, Indicators
(orifice type) and Balvalve-Venturis (one-piece unit, fixed
Venturi and valve) manufactured by Gerand and meters
used to balance the hydronic and air systems.
Venturis and Indicators are furnished with a set of meter
fittings (nipples, valves and quick disconnects). BalvalveVenturis have nipples and quick disconnects.
A chained metal tag is furnished with all flow devices. The
tag shows the unit size, unit location, the GPM and
corresponding meter reading in inches of water ( ).

Accuracy and Calibration

Found in Gerands complete catalog are curves that have
been based on Independent Test Laboratory Calibrations.
An accuracy of +1% is standard as a result of these
calibrations.

Specifications
Gerand suggests using Venturis on all units at least 2-1/2"
and larger for ultimate accuracy and lowest possible head
loss. Orifices may also be used though the permanent
head loss, with orifices is substantially increased from
that of Venturis.
On 1/2" through 2" lines we recommend using BalvalveVenturis furnished as a one-piece Venturi/valve with a
memory lock on the handle.
All flow fittings should be supplied with chained metal tag
indicating the unit size, unit location, GPM and
corresponding differential reading in inches of water.
Venturis and indicators should be supplied with nipple,
valve and quick disconnect meter fittings. BalvalveVenturis should be supplied with nipples and quick
disconnects.
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