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Thermostatic Mixing Valve [2010-12-07]

A Thermostatic Mixing Valve (TMV) is a mixing valve with hot water and cold water to ensure a constant temperature, preventing safe exit burns (at temperatures high enough to kill bacteria stored).

The storage of water at high temperatures eliminates a potential breeding ground for Legionella, the use of a thermostat rather than a static mixer offers more protection against sunburn, and greater convenience, as the hot water temperature remains constant.

TMVS many with a thermostat to control the wax. Also unique closed quickly in cold or boiling hot or failure to prevent sudden temperature changes.

It is increasingly common throughout the world to regulate the storage of water temperature above 60 ° C (140 ° F) and for broadcast or circulate the water at a temperature below 50 ° C (122 ° F). Above this temperature the water can scald injury. Many countries, states and municipalities require that the temperature of bath water in all new and renovated buildings are owned by the national control to a maximum of 48 ° C (118 ° F). Install thermostatic mixing valves (TMVS) can ensure the temperature of the water needed for the risk of scalding accidents delivered, but also reduce water consumption compared to a portfolio that is maintained at a higher temperature.

There are three main categories of devices to control water temperature heat control group, and the point of use.

Heat source:

They are equipped with central heating systems using water as fluid.

    * Mixing valve for use in heating hot water
    * Flow rates for use below ground (radiant energy) heating systems
    * Allows water to be at a high temperature storage

Control group:

These provide a uniform distribution of the temperature of all hot spots in a home.

    * For applications of multiple design points
    * The broadband tariffs (from 14gpm to 51gpm at 45psi)
    * Temperature resistance

Point of use:

Is the only way water valve, often called thermostatic valves, "" Thermostatic valves "or thermostatic valves.

    * For applications where a single point in the individual shower, toilet, bath or shower designed loads
    * Burns and high thermal shock