Thermostatic showers are being used by many properties today due to their accompanying benefits. They can maintain the temperature of the water being released throughout their usage. These fittings can likewise ensure that the water flow will be stopped once the water temperature has not reached the preferred temperature of the property owners, preventing any scalding incidents.

Given the benefits of thermostatic showers, we, at Mixermate Australia, saw the need to release Mixermate thermostatic showers. Catering to tons of households, hospitals, nursing homes, care facilities, and retirement villages, our showers can provide all the benefits that have been previously mentioned.

If you will be purchasing Mixermate showers, then here are some installation steps that you should follow.

Turn off Water and Remove Old Fittings

Since you will be replacing your old shower fitting with the new one, you must ensure that your water supply will be turned off. Once the water supply is turned off, you must remove the old tap, including the washers and other associated components. Subsequently, you should clean the tap seats with reseating tools so they can be suitable for the O-ring.

Fit the O-Ring and Locking Nut Fittings

After reseating the tap seats, you must now fit the 2-piece O-ring and locking nut fittings with the copper tubes. The copper tubes, at this point, should protrude out of the wall and be installed in each tap hole. You must then measure the copper tubes by at least 30mm off the wall, cut out the excess, ream out the cut ends, and ensure that no fillings will be left.

Once the copper tubes are cut out, you must install them again to the tap holes. The 2-piece O-ring and locking nut fittings must then be reinstalled. The 2-piece O-ring should have a small amount of O-ring lube before installation. The thread, alternatively, must be roughed up on the locking nut. Around 6 loops of white Teflon tape must be added to the thread before tightening the locking nut onto the O-ring fitting.

Measure and Install the Mixermate Tap

The next step for the Mixermate tap installation is to measure the Mixermate tap before its installation. You must centre the tap between the copper tubes that are already installed and mark the copper tube out of the tap. The marking must be 10mm back from the centre of the copper coming out of the wall. Once marked, the excess copper must be cut, reamed out, and free from any fillings.

Teflon tape, at this point, must be used to tape over and around the copper olives. The elbows must then be tightened onto the copper tube of the Mixermate tap. Subsequently, the mixer must be installed onto its intended position by tightening the other elbow nuts. Once the Mixermate tap is in the position, you must ensure that it is in the off position before turning the water supply back on. The cover can then be installed once the wall is cleaned. Silicone should be used to secure the cover to the wall.

The final steps would involve fitting the shower hose, installing the mixer handle, and installing the shower cradle. The finished product is expected to be easy to use and can function effectively.

Washing dishes, doing the laundry, taking a bath or shower, and even handwashing all require water that has stable flow and appropriate temperature. Without achieving these elements, a lot of people might acquire skin injuries that can be costly and dangerous.

To keep the water running smoothly and appropriately, more and more property owners now integrate thermostatic mixers into their water supply. The installation of these mixers allows people to conduct the previously mentioned activities with the right water flow and temperature as they can be controlled effectively. These mixers likewise have mechanisms that could prevent them from releasing water that does not meet the desired temperature of the users.

Thermostatic mixers have several parts and components that allow them to be useful and effective for different properties and purposes. Some of these parts are as follows:

Thermostatic Element

Thermostatic element is a component of thermostatic mixers that can contract and expand depending on the water temperature. As the size of this component increases or decreases, the piston, on the other hand, moves up and down. The movement of the piston, at this point, can effectively change the amount of hot and cold water in the valve. Once the water temperature does not meet the user requirements, the piston can help in shutting off the release of the water supply.

Piston

As previously stated, the piston is connected to the thermostatic element. Its movement depends hugely on the behaviour of the thermostatic element. Once the thermostatic element expands due to heat increase, the piston will subsequently move to effectively balance the proportion of cold and hot water inside the thermostatic mixer. If ever the mixer fails to provide the needed water temperature, the piston will immediately shut off, preventing any instances of scalding and skin injuries.

Return Spring

Working in opposition to the piston, the return spring plays a vital role in keeping the functions of components optimal. The water temperature inside the mixer can change all the time. After the contraction of the piston due to a decrease in heat, the return spring will work to revert the piston to its default placement. With returning spring, it can effectively reduce the amount of cold water inside the thermostatic mixer and achieve water temperature based on the user preferences.

Temperature Control

A thermostatic mixer will not be complete if it does not have temperature control. The temperature control or adjuster of the thermostatic mixer is often accessed to effectively manage the water temperature of the mixer. Once the desired water temperature is set, it will subsequently adjust the position of the piston so that an appropriate amount of hot and cold water will be utilised in the thermostatic mixer. The adjustment of the piston through the temperature control can change the proportions of hot and cold water.

To know more about thermostatic mixers and some reasons why you should install them, then feel free to reach us at Mixermate Australia. We supply easy-to-use and anti-scald tapware that is ideal for hospitals, nursing homes, care facilities, retirement villages, and private homes.