# Acorn ConTrols > ConTrols®, a Morris Group International® division, knows water pressure reducing, balancing, and tempering valves. For nearly 50 years, we've made commercial buildings safer for their occupants with dependable valves Website: https://www.acorn-controls.com Phone: 8476044773 Email: custserv@controlsmfg.com ## Product Categories - [3D Models](https://www.acorn-controls.com/products/controls-in-3d) - [Kwik Ship® Brands](https://www.acorn-controls.com/products/kwik-ship) - [Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMV)](https://www.acorn-controls.com/products/thermostatic-mixing-valves-tmv) - [Options](https://www.acorn-controls.com/products/options-accessories) - [Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV)](https://www.acorn-controls.com/products/pressure-reducing-valves) - [Check Valves](https://www.acorn-controls.com/products/check-valves) - [Master Mixing Valves (ASSE 1017)](https://www.acorn-controls.com/products/master-mixing-valves) - [Emergency Tempering Valves (ASSE 1071)](https://www.acorn-controls.com/products/emergency-tempering-valves) - [Lavatory Tempering Valves (ASSE 1070)](https://www.acorn-controls.com/products/tempering-valves) - [Shower Mixing Valves (ASSE 1016)](https://www.acorn-controls.com/products/shower-mixing-valves) - [Thermostatic Balancing Valves (TMV)](https://www.acorn-controls.com/products/zone-balancing-valves) - [Supply Fixtures (TMV)](https://www.acorn-controls.com/products/supply-fixtures) - [Digital Mixing Valve & Monitoring Systems (TMV)](https://www.acorn-controls.com/products/water-temperature-monitoring-systems) ## Blog - [Safety Shower Tests: Making the Case for Automation](https://www.acorn-controls.com/blog/safety-shower-tests-automation): By implementing automated testing solutions like BASyC, facilities can ensure consistent ANSI Z358.1 compliance while eliminating the practical headaches of manual testing. - [Will Pressure Reducing Valves Help Conserve Water and Save Money?](https://www.acorn-controls.com/blog/will-pressure-reducing-valves-help-conserve-water-and-save-money): Did you know that pressure reducing valves can help save water and money? In this post, discover how these simple devices can have a big impact on the environment and your utility bills. - [From Maintenance to Replacement: The Complete Guide to PRVs](https://www.acorn-controls.com/blog/prvs-maintenance-replacement-guide): Pressure reducing valves (PRVs) are vital in managing water pressure. This comprehensive guide covers how to know when it’s time for maintenance, the common causes of PRV failure and the warning signs to look for, and step-by-step instructions for installing a new PRV. - [How to Reduce Costs in Hotels & Apartment Buildings with Pressure Reducing Valves](https://www.acorn-controls.com/blog/pressure-reducing-valves-hotels-apartment-buildings): How high is too high when it comes to psi? PRVs offer a number of benefits for hotels and apartment buildings, potentially saving countless hours and thousands of dollars in maintenance services and water costs. - [Case Study: TempFlow® Thermostatic Balancing Valve](https://www.acorn-controls.com/blog/tempflow-balancing-valve-case-study): TempFlow® thermostatic balancing valves eliminate the time-consuming and costly setup balancing—and frequent rebalancing—required when using circuit setters. Their ability to self-adjust ensures fast and consistent delivery of hot water to all fixtures all the time. - [What Is a Pressure Reducing Valve and Why Do I Need One?](https://www.acorn-controls.com/blog/what-is-a-pressure-reducing-valve-why-do-i-need-one): When people complain about water pressure, they’re usually saying it’s too low—so why would you want a valve to reduce water pressure? They actually have a number of benefits, starting with protecting and extending the lifespan of both plumbing pipes and fixtures. - [What Engineers Need to Know About the ASSE Standards & Testing Process](https://www.acorn-controls.com/blog/what-engineers-need-to-know-about-the-asse-standards-testing-process): It’s easy to verify whether or not a valve is certified. The important question is, has it been tested at the manufacturer’s advertised minimum flow rate by a third-party, ASSE-listed laboratory—and did it pass? - [How to Choose the Right Size Master Mixing Valve](https://www.acorn-controls.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-size-master-mixing-valve): Choosing a mixing valve too big for your needs will forfeit some level of low-flow performance, which can affect bather comfort and even safety. Our master mixing valve calculator lets you plug in your data so you get the right answer every time. - [Why Thermostatic Valves Are the Superior Choice](https://www.acorn-controls.com/blog/why-thermostatic-valves-are-the-superior-choice): It’s a common issue, especially with older residential buildings. A toilet flushes and the water pressure in the sink drops, or the shower turns scalding for a few seconds before stabilizing. - [What Plumbers Need to Know About Bather Safety in Eldercare](https://www.acorn-controls.com/blog/what-plumbers-need-to-know-about-bather-safety-in-eldercare): Bather safety in an eldercare environment has unique issues to consider, and guidelines and codes often specify the bare minimum. ## News - [Acorn ConTrols Auto Flush Concept Flyer Available](https://www.acorn-controls.com/news/auto-flush-concept-flyer-release): A new Acorn Controls® flyer highlighting the BASyC® digital mixing valve and monitoring system for emergency eyewash and shower stations is now available. - [Introducing the YRV03 Pressure Reducing Valve!](https://www.acorn-controls.com/news/yrv03-flyer): he latest addition to the Acorn ConTrols® line of pressure reducing valves is model YRV03, a pressure reducing valve with integral “Y” strainer. - [New Flyer Highlights BASyC Sanitization Override Feature](https://www.acorn-controls.com/news/basyc-sanitization-flyer): Acorn ConTrols has introduced a new flyer outlining the details of the ConTrols® BASyC® Sanitization Override feature. - [Acorn ConTrols® Kwik Ship® Brands PRV Flyers Now Available](https://www.acorn-controls.com/news/ksb-prv-flyers-now-available): Acorn ConTrols is pleased to announce that two flyers have been added to the Kwik Ship Brands selling toolkit and are available to view and download on the Acorn ConTrols website. - [Plumbing Engineer features Acorn ConTrols® Pressure Reducing Valves in Case Study](https://www.acorn-controls.com/news/plumbing-engineer-features-prv-case-study): Plumbing Engineer has featured Acorn ConTrols® Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) as their April 2024 advertiser case study. - [Acorn ConTrols Pressure Reducing Valves Now Available](https://www.acorn-controls.com/news/introducing-pressure-reducing-valves): Acorn ConTrols is introducing a line of Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs). - [Automatic Temperature Monitoring Alarm System](https://www.acorn-controls.com/news/automatic-temperature-monitoring): The Automatic Temperature Monitoring is ideal for health care and nursing facilities but can be used anywhere a temperature alarm is required. - [Meet TempFlow, A Superior Thermostatic Zone Valve](https://www.acorn-controls.com/news/releasing-tempflow): Acorn ConTrols is pleased to announce TempFlow®, our first thermostatic zone valve for commercial and industrial applications. TempFlow® overcomes a problem that is common with the use of circuit setters for zone balancing systems. - [Acorn ConTrols Releases the Command Station](https://www.acorn-controls.com/news/controls-command-station): The Command Station, a self-contained tempering and recirculating system, offers a 100% factory assembled fixture with a mixing valve, inlet and outlet gauge, and shut-off valve to ensure proper installation. - [Acorn ConTrols® Introduces BASyC® Digital Mixing Valve and Monitoring System](https://www.acorn-controls.com/news/controls-introduces-basyc): Acorn ConTrols® introduces BASyC® Digital Mixing Valve and Monitoring System, a new product to control the recirculating hot water systems in buildings. ## Key Pages - [All Products](https://www.acorn-controls.com/products) - [Resource Library](https://www.acorn-controls.com/resource-library) - [News](https://www.acorn-controls.com/news) - [Sitemap](https://www.acorn-controls.com/sitemap.xml)