Ruud 61-102211-10 Txv 3 Ton R-410A Bi-flow Expansion Valve

Product Description

The RUUD 61-102211-10 is a Type BBI balanced port thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) engineered for residential and light commercial refrigeration circuits using R-410A refrigerant. Rated at a nominal 3 tons of cooling capacity, this bi-flow valve meters refrigerant in both directions, making it well suited for heat pump applications where refrigerant flow reverses between heating and cooling modes. The straight-through or angle configuration options, combined with a built-in mesh insert strainer, give installing technicians flexibility at the coil connection point. Sweat connections on both the 3/8-inch inlet and 3/8-inch outlet keep the installation straightforward for any certified HVAC technician.

This valve is designed for use in residential air conditioning systems and packaged heat pump units, as well as light commercial air conditioning systems up to 15 tons nominal capacity. The bi-flow metering capability suits split-system and packaged heat pumps where a single TXV handles both the heating and cooling refrigerant circuit. The 30-inch element cap tube and 1-7/8-inch equalizer tube length are factory set to work with the external equalizer connection, which uses a 1/4-inch sweat inside diameter fitting. Installers working on R-410A systems in the 2-to-5-ton residential range will find this valve a practical OEM-style fit.

Key Features

• Balanced port design maintains stable superheat control across varying load conditions
• Bi-flow metering allows use in heat pump systems without a dedicated check valve bypass circuit
• Compatible with R-410A refrigerant systems up to 15 tons nominal cooling capacity
• 3/8-inch sweat inlet and 3/8-inch sweat outlet for standard brazed connections
• Mesh insert strainer helps protect the valve seat from debris in the refrigerant circuit
• External equalizer port supports accurate superheat sensing on longer or higher-pressure-drop evaporator coils

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement TXV for residential and light commercial R-410A air conditioning and heat pump systems with a nominal cooling capacity up to 15 tons. Verify inlet and outlet connection sizes, refrigerant type, and nominal tonnage against the existing installation before ordering.

Installation Notes

TXV replacement is performed by a licensed HVAC technician. Recover all system refrigerant in accordance with EPA Section 608 requirements before opening the refrigerant circuit. Use a nitrogen purge during brazing to prevent oxidation scale inside the copper lines, and allow all joints to cool fully before pressure-testing the system. After reassembly, recharge with R-410A to manufacturer specifications and verify superheat and subcooling readings before returning the system to service.