AYP Region 4 Primary Plumbing Components 101: How to Size Mixing Valves

Includes a Live Web Event on 07/15/2025 at 1:00 PM (CDT)

David Desjardins

Business Development Manager

Watts Water Technologies

David Desjardins is the Business Development Manager for Mixing-East at Watts Water Technologies. Desjardins joined Watts Water Technology in 2021. Before joining Watts Water Technology, Desjardins worked at Viega as a product trainer, design services manager, product manager, strategic initiatives manager, and technical manager. Before joining Viega, Desjardins worked as Senior Design Coordinator at REHAU, Squadron Logistics Officer, Support Operations Officer, Shop Officer, and Platoon Leader in the U.S. Army. He earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Norwich University and his MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Desjardins is a licensed professional engineer certified in plumbing design (CPD) and a member of ASHRAE and ASPE. He had served as the Chair of ASHRAE Technical Committee 6.5 Radiant Heating and Cooling.

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07/15/2025 at 1:00 PM (CDT)  |  60 minutes  |  Attendance Required
07/15/2025 at 1:00 PM (CDT)  |  60 minutes  |  Attendance Required Key water control points within a plumbing system ACV/Strainer – Explain the key features and their role in municipal water infrastructure Backflow - Understand the causes and types of backflow and examine backflow-related water management challenges WPRV – Understand the importance of water pressure reduction and its operation TMV vs DMV – Understand to key difference between mechanical and digital water tempering technologies
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