What´s Thermostatic Mixer Valves?
According to a recent study, using a thermostatic mixer valve to reduce the maximum temperature of hot water dispensed from home water pipes should significantly reduce the risk of scalding especially for young children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
Each year in the United States about 112,000 people are treated for scald burns in hospital emergency rooms; about 80% of tap water burns occur among young children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents set their household water heater no higher than 120 degrees F. A thermostatic mixer valve regulates the temperature of the hot water dispensed from the hot water taps in your home but doesnt affect the temperature of stored hot water or interfere with the heating systems in your home. …show more content…
Consistently running water too hot and then waiting for it to cool down enough in an effort to avoid burning a child, elderly, or disabled family member is a waste of time and
Each year in the United States about 112,000 people are treated for scald burns in hospital emergency rooms; about 80% of tap water burns occur among young children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents set their household water heater no higher than 120 degrees F. A thermostatic mixer valve regulates the temperature of the hot water dispensed from the hot water taps in your home but doesnt affect the temperature of stored hot water or interfere with the heating systems in your home. …show more content…
Consistently running water too hot and then waiting for it to cool down enough in an effort to avoid burning a child, elderly, or disabled family member is a waste of time and