Mixmate Plumbing
Singular Carrier Input Valve Plumbing
FIGURE A is a diagram of a singular carrier input system with a 2 way carrier valve. Make note the order of components in the carrier line.
1. Carrier Flowmeter
2. Split off for Rinse Lines
3. Carrier Valve
4. The rest of the Mixmate components
5. Main Pump
Multiple Carrier Input Valve Plumbing
FIGURE B is a diagram of a multiple input carrier plumbing. The valves can be multiple 3-way valves or 2-way valves all joined together by a manifold prior to going through the flowmeter. Make note the order of components in the carrier lines.
Multiple Carrier Input Valve Plumbing with a line throttle
FIGURE C is a diagram of a multiple input carrier plumbing with a line throttle. The valves can be multiple 3-way valves or 2-way valves all joined together by a manifold prior to going through the flowmeter. The advantage to a line throttle is that you can use air valves or other types of valves at a greater distance away from the Mixmate system, but still have full control of the flow of the carrier. This method is also required to make a mass flowmeter work properly. Make note the order of components in the carrier lines.
Product Lines (Green lines in each diagram)
A 1.25 inch hose is recommended for product lines between totes and input valves. This size allows good flowrates while also keeping the amount of product held in the hose at a low volume.
Rinse Lines (Red lines in each diagram)
As shown in figures above, the rinse line tees off between the main carrier meter and the carrier valve. The pressurized side of the rinse pump goes directly into the Mixmate inductor. The non-pressurized side supplies the stack manifold.