The VCZMA6100 is a three-way VC cartridge cage valve from Honeywell Home, 1/2 in sweat, 3.7 Cv, linear flow.
Three-way means the water always has somewhere to go. When the zone is satisfied the valve diverts flow to the bypass instead of stopping it, so the circulator never ends up pushing against a closed system — the case that makes pumps noisy and short-lived.
Linear flow is the reason to pick this over a quick-opening valve. Flow follows stem position proportionally, so a control that modulates gets an usable response across the whole travel rather than most of the flow appearing in the first fraction of the stroke.
The cartridge cage design puts the working parts in a replaceable cartridge inside the bronze body. The body stays soldered or threaded into the pipe; what wears comes out.
With a VC series actuator the on/off models drive in about 6 seconds. Close-off is 60 psi, well above what a residential loop develops.
The actuator is sold separately. This is the valve assembly; pair it with a VC series actuator.
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Brand: Honeywell Home
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Manufacturer Part #: VCZMA6100/U
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Type: Three-way VC cartridge cage valve
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Body pattern: Three-way A-AB-B
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Pipe size: 1/2 in
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Connection: Sweat
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Flow capacity: 3.7 Cv
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Flow characteristic: Linear
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Close-off pressure: 60 psi
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Fluid temperature: 34 F to 203 F
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Body material: Bronze
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Actuator: Sold separately
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UPC: 085267815246
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Category: 3-Way Zone Valves
Full Specifications
| Controlled Media |
Water with max. 50 % glycol according to VDI 2035 |
| Approvals and Standards |
CSA Certified |
| Color |
Brass |
| Includes |
Valve, Cartridge Changing Tool |
| Product Weight |
0.5 lb |
| Warranty |
5 years |
| Ambient Operating Temperature (Min) |
32 °F, 0 °C |
| Ambient Operating Temperature (Max) |
150 °F, 65 °C |
| Connection Type |
Sweat |
| Differential pressure for close-off (Max) |
60 psi, 414 kPa (4 bar) |
| Flow Coefficient |
3.7 Cvs; 3.2 Kvs |
| Media Temperature (Min) |
34 °F, 1 °C |
| Media Temperature (Max) |
203 °F, 95 °C |
| Operating Pressure (Max) |
300 psi, 2068 kPa (20 Bar) |
| Seal Material |
EPDM Rubber |
| Static Pressure Rating |
300 psi, 2068 kPa (20 Bar) |
| Valve Body Material |
Brass |
| Valve Body Pattern |
Three-way, A-AB-B |
| Valve Cartridge |
Yes |
| Valve Flow Characteristic |
Linear |
| Valve Seat Material |
EPDM O-ring seals on Noryl piston |
| Valve Stem Material |
Stainless Steel |
| Valve Stem Travel |
0.4 in, 10 mm |
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