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title: Valve protection
description: "### Can the base station periodically open the thermostatic valve during summer operation to prevent it from seizing up? The base station includes a valve protection function. Regardless of the season, this system activates the valves for a short time…"
url: "https://faqdoc.info/en/systemauswahl/alpha-direct-en/alpha-direct-balance-base-station/valve-protection/"
updated: "2026-09-29"
category: Alpha direct Balance base station
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# Valve protection

### Can the base station periodically open the thermostatic valve during summer operation to prevent it from seizing up?

The base station includes a valve protection function. Regardless of the season, this system activates the valves for a short time after a certain period of inactivity.