There are many times when people need to use hot or warm water, especially during the winter season. No one wants to bear a freezing cold shower in the winter, however, some homes still have older water heaters that do not produce and maintain hot water consistently. Thankfully, people don’t have to boil water anymore to take a bath.

With the development of technologies like thermostatic mixer taps that effectively regulates water temperature, people of all ages can enjoy consistent water temperature, without the risk of becoming burned from unexpectedly hot water spewing out of a shower head.

Benefits of Thermostatic Mixer Taps

Regulates Water Temperature

Mixer taps are not simply devices that control the flow of water, but these give you very consistent warm and hot water, whenever you want or need, with the ability to preset your desired water temperature.

Tank-less Water Heater

Old models of water heaters use tanks to heat water which consumes space and requires additional maintenance. Mixer Taps do not use water tanks, save space, and need less maintenance.

No Sudden Temperature Surge

The water temperature remains the same during the whole time of your shower, and there is never any sudden change in temperature, which can be very uncomfortable if cold water comes out unexpectedly, or worse, scalding hot water, it can burn your skin.

Convenience

Your selected temperature will be constant, as long as you do not adjust the temperature, so you can be confident every shower you take will be exactly the way you like it. No more fiddling with the hot and cold knobs to find the right combination every time you take a shower.

Safety

Effectively regulating water temperature is crucial for ensuring you and your family’s safety, especially for children and elderly. This because a sudden surge of unexpected hot water can burn skin, or extremely cold water can cause people to panic, fall, and potentially hurt themselves if extreme water temperature is not regulated effectively.

What is the Ideal Device for Regulating Water Temperature?

A water mixer tap by Mixermate is the ideal thermostatic mixer tap for any home, especially during winter season. Installation of the device is easy, fast, and does not require removing any tiles, drilling holes, or the use of cement because it simply fits over existing taps.

If you want to effectively regulate the water temperature in your home, so you can confidently have the same water temperature every time you shower this winter season, then you need a Mixermate water mixer tap.

While it is important to store hot water at a high temperature to prevent bacteria, exposure to this water can cause scalding unless safeguards are installed in homes, medical facilities and other places where people wash their hands, shower or bath regularly. One method of preventing this issue that is highly popular is the installation of thermostatic or tempering valves to tightly control the water temperature to keep it below scalding. We explain further details about these valves in the information that follows.

Definition of Tempering Valves and How They Operate

The thermostatic valve combines cold and hot water in the proper proportions to keep the supply of hot water at a steady temperature. Since this type of valve contains an element that controls the temperature of the incoming water, it is easy to set the water temp at a comfortable, safe level. The mechanics of the valve mixes cold and hot as they enter the valve and then transfers it to the bathtub, sink or shower at the desirable temperature. A plumbing professional sets the temperature adjustment when he or she installs the unit. The flow capacity of this style of valve varies but can range from two to six gallons a minute, but check with the manufacturer or installer to learn the specific flow rate for your model. Maximum temperature setting to prevent scalding is 38-degrees C unless a plumber overrides the system, but in either case it will not exceed 50-degrees C.

Uses for Tempering Valves

Recommended uses for these valves include installation in such places as:

The Main Advantages of Installing a Tempering Valve

For additional information about tempering valves and their uses and functions, contact Mixer Mate. Our products turn a hard-to-control tap into ones that you can operate with a single-lever mixer tap. No wall removal is necessary and we can even attach our units to a Mattsson thermostatic shower when temperature control is your goal. We guarantee that all of our parts, workmanship and service will be high quality with each project that we perform for you.