The most common burn injuries among all age groups is from hot water scalding, this is mainly because non-compensating type shower valves in bathrooms cannot regulate water temperature. And, it is young children and elderly who are at the greatest risk of third degree burns and thermal shock.

Sudden increase in hot water, or the unexpected decrease in cold water, can catch people by surprise. This can cause thermal shock, which can cause a person to slip and fall in the shower while frantically attempting to turn off scalding water. Fortunately, today, technology exists that can effectively prevent third degree burns, and thermal shock from scalding water, with thermostatic mixing valves.

Thermostatic Mixing Valves Prevent Third Degree Burns and Thermal Shock

How does thermostatic mixing valves prevent third degree burns caused from scalding hot water? Basically, thermostatic mixing valves are designed to regulate and limit hot water to a desired, safe temperature that you can set.

Water temperature can easily be controlled with only one lever because the mixer valve effectively combine the hot and cold water lines, thus eliminating having to rely on turning two separate knobs to attain the ideal temperature you want to shower with.

How does thermostatic mixer valves work?

Inside the water mixing chamber of the valves is a thermostat where water temperature is sensed and regulated. If water becomes too hot, the seat assembly will automatically cut of the flow of water. In the same way, it normally functions by controlling the flow of hot and cold water in the mixing chamber before it is allowed to flow through a shower head or faucet.

When you install Mixermate thermostatic mixer valves, you can set the limit on the maximum water temperature, it is a built-in feature. With this anti-scalding technology, water will be limited to roughly 38′ Celsius. However, you are able to manually override this safety feature, but water will still be regulated to a maximum of 50′ Celsius to eliminate the risk of scalding burns.

Without a doubt, Mixermate thermostatic mixer valves are the best way to maintain steady water temperature. This is because these have a built-in automatic shut off system that prevent third degree burns, and they also ensure regular water pressure too.

Shower in comfort and safety, with Mixermate thermostatic mixer valves. Set your ideal temperature and feel confident knowing that you and your family are protected from third degree burns caused from scalding water.

It is never too soon to try and improve your way of life and you’d be surprised by the ways in which you can do this. Have you ever thought about the quality of your showers at home? Many folks rarely think twice and assume that they have to deal with whatever they have. This just isn’t the case. Here at Mixermate, we believe in bringing out the best when it comes to your shower. Today, we are going to discuss thermostatic mixer showers and how they can be a dramatic improvement in your home life. We are also going to talk about how thermostatic mixer showers can be tremendously useful for those that are disabled or handicapped.

The Thermostatic Mixer Shower

Before we can get too far into our discussion, we must first clarify what exactly a thermostatic mixer shower actually is. Many people wouldn’t know a thermostatic shower from the 25-year-old shower that they’d been using for years, at least at first glance. However, once you start to dig into the details you will realise that the two showers are no more alike than a bicycle and an automobile.

A thermostatic mixer shower is a shower that has a special thermostatic mixer valve installed. This mixer valve helps to do a variety of different things to improve your showering experience. This thermostatic mixing valve, often shortened to TMV, allows water to constantly be fed from both the hot and cold side in order to keep the flow consistent at a safe and constant temperature.

Benefits of Thermostatic Showers for Disabled/Handicapped

If you or a family member needs to have special conditions when getting clean, the thermostatic mixing shower can be exactly what you are looking for. Here are a few of the reasons why you should consider a TMV for your shower:

  1. Temperature Control – If you have sensitive skin or cannot handle temperature fluctuations, the thermostatic mixer shower will cure all of your woes. Thermostatic showers remain consistent in temperature without any fluctuations.
  2. External Mount – Your thermostatic mixer shower can be installed without removing any tiles or altering any of your plumbing. For those that are handicapped or disabled, this makes installation a breeze and actual usage even easier.
  3. Anti-Scald Technology – The hottest your new shower can go will be roughly 38′ Celsius. The only way your shower can be made hotter is by manually overriding the safety valve, and even then the valve will regulate to a maximum of 50′ Celsius.