subject: Feel Safer With A Thermostatic Mixer Shower [print this page] A mixer shower mixes a volume of hot water with a volume of cold water to create water at a desired temperature for showering. There are many variations of mixer showers, with different features and options, but the basic operations remain the same. We have all had the uncomfortable experience of having to steadily re-adjust the temperature of the water while we are in the shower, and a tap or faucet is turned on elsewhere in the home. It can not only be uncomfortable, but it can also be unsafe, as we can be shocked or surprised with sudden extremes in water temperatures. One of the effective solutions is the thermostatic mixer shower.
The thermostatic mixer shower contains a sensor that senses any changes in the temperature of the water. The thermostat provides an easy and efficient way to change the temperature of the water, and as a safety feature, when changes are detected the ratios of the volumes of hot and cold water are re-adjusted so that the temperature is maintained. The temperature range for thermostatic mixer shower is normally set a maximum to 104C. The anti-scalding feature prevents the water temperature from exceeding 100C accidentally as the volume of colder water will increase in order to maintain a constant temperature.
The mixing of the water is done by the valve, that can be mounted on the wall surface, while the flow of the water can easily be adjusted by controls that are mounted on control panels. The valves of the thermostatic mixer shower are extremely accurate, and water is usually maintained to within half of a degree of the desired temperature. When temperature changes are detected, a valve that controls the flow of both the hot and cold water is positioned to affect the water flow so that the set temperature is maintained.
As far as safety is concerned, the thermostatically controlled mixer offers much more advantages than an ordinary mixer shower. The shock experienced from a very hot or very cold shower is eliminated as the water volumes are continually re-adjusted. It may cost more to install a thermostatic shower, because there are more components involved, but there are significant savings that can be realized from the costs of both the water and power.
It is recommended that only professionals should complete the installation of the shower, as some mechanical knowledge as well as electrical connections may be needed. The shower is connected not only to the water supply, but electrical connection for the thermostat is necessary. They can be easy to install, but operation may be a bit more complex.
The can often employ the use of microprocessors to control the temperature and money saving features such as duration, along with the pressures at which the water is delivered. Before purchasing, you should seek some professional advice to determine if the shower can suit your bathroom and lifestyle, as enclosures must be compatible both in terms of dimensions and pressures or capacity or the volumes of water that is delivered. There a several guides available on line that indicate the specifications you can use to match your situation.
