Paul Steen Plumbing can install, maintain and service all types of Thermostatic Mixer Valves (TMV) Sydney-wide. We offer servicing, testing, monitoring and adjusting as required. Reduce the risk of scalding in your bath and showers. Have thermostatic valves installed as a fail safe and serviced regularly throughout the year. Ideal for residential and commercial premises.

Hot Water can pose serious dangers

Scalding

Thousands of cases have been reported worldwide where people have suffered severe scalding injuries and thermal shocks due to hot water. Most of these cases have been reported in bathtubs, showers and sinks. Installing thermostatic mixing valves can play a significant role in limiting such accidents and bring additional health benefits also.

If exposed to water of about 60 to 80 degrees Celsius, individuals can suffer severe third-degree burns. Homes, restaurants, nursing homes, pre-schools and commercial application all need thermostatic mixing valves installed to reduce the risks of hot water.

It takes a very short time for individuals to get burned when exposed to waters with high temperatures. Most of the injuries in the shower are caused by the sudden reaction of being burned. People slide and fall and end up hurting themselves in the process. The most vulnerable groups are usually the children, the elderly and the handicapped who are slow to react. Burns from hot waters are usually very painful and leave lasting marks on people’s body.

It is essential for every premise using hot water to have thermostatic mixing valves correctly installed. It is crucial to take precautions to protect your employees, people in nursing homes and your loved ones at home. In cases where water heater thermostat have become faulty or the water has been set too high, thermostatic mixing valves will help regulate the temperature ensuring safe delivery of hot water to your premises.

Paul Steen plumbing can supply, test and install thermostat mixing valves in your premises at an affordable price. Our aim is to ensure safe delivery of hot water so that people using the water remain safe at all times. Our thermostat mixing valves will maintain a the safe selected temperature at all times helping reduce the risks of scalding.

Legionnaire’s Disease

Our thermostatic mixing valves also play a significant role in limiting Legionella Bacteria often found in hot water systems. This bacteria infects the lower part of the respiratory system causing Legionnaire’s Disease. The bacteria are very common in most water systems like ponds and rivers but can get its way to the domestic water system becoming a nuisance for people. The ideal temperatures for the bacteria to thrive is usually between 40C-46C,

In the domestic water system, this bacteria lives in storage tanks, ends of pipes, and in places with ample food sources. These conditions make it colonize the areas rapidly. High concentration of these bacteria poses a health risk with individuals suffering from the Legionnaire’s Disease. To prevent this hot water systems are set to a temperature of approx. 55 degrees Celsius which minimises the growth of the Legionella Bacteria. This however, is a catch 22 situation because at this temperature scalding accidents can occur. The solution is simple install and maintain thermostatic mixing valves to control the temperature at the faucet end.

Minimise the risk install thermostatic mixing valve in your premises today. Call now for an obligation free quote 0418 166 350.

Note: We cover ALL of Sydney for our Thermostatic Mixing Valve installation and testing services.