Armstrong VA-8 - VA-8 Air Separator (Strainer Not Included)

Maintain peak hydronic system efficiency by effectively removing trapped air with the Armstrong VA-8 air separator. This component, identified by part number 570114-026, is engineered to manage air-related issues in closed-loop heating and cooling circuits, preventing common problems like pump cavitation, pipe corrosion, and localized heating failures.

This device functions by slowing fluid velocity to allow air bubbles to separate from the water stream, where they are then directed toward the air vent for extraction. By maintaining a gas-free environment, the system remains pressurized and protected, ensuring consistent thermal transfer across all terminal units and extending the operational lifespan of your mechanical equipment.

Key System Performance Baselines:

• Reduced Cavitation: Minimizes turbulence to protect pump impellers and mechanical seals.
• Noise Mitigation: Eliminates waterlogged air pockets that cause persistent rattling in hydronic piping.
• Corrosion Control: Reduces dissolved oxygen levels to prevent oxidation of iron and steel components.
• Heat Exchange Efficiency: Maximizes convective heat transfer by preventing air binding in heat exchangers and radiators.

⚠️ Application Profile: Ideal for light commercial and residential hydronic heating loops, chilled water cooling circuits, and glycol-based radiant floor systems where air elimination is critical for quiet and efficient circulation.

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