What is a thermostatic mixing valve?
Thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) is a device that is designed to mix hot water with cold water in a safe and efficient way. In addition to the prevention of sampling, the thermostatic mixing valve also ensures a consistent temperature of the hot water, helps to prevent bacterial growth in water storage units and often includes a built -in safety mechanism that turns off water in the event of a failure. Many households, hotels and production processes use these safety and even temperature valves. TMV systems are often advantageous for central heating systems because they allow higher temperatures in water storage units. In addition, TMV controls water pressure and allow higher flow rate, causing a bright execution of the floor.
In group control systems, thermostatic mixing valve creates stable temperatures and maintains a higher flow speed for the household water system. Individual use of valves can be installed in separate sinks, taps or showers for individualThe temperature control. Both of these valve types are designed more specifically to reduce the sampling instance.
TMV prevents sampling in several ways. First, they create a permanently uniform mixture of hot and cold water, which is easy to adjust. Secondly, they do not rely on water pressure to determine the correct allocation of hot and cold water. The scattering in traditional valves can lead to water temperatures and many of these pressure dependent valves may fail if water pressure is used in other areas of the household or building. TMV is not regulated by water pressure, thereby thus the risk of water temperature imbalances.
The presence and growth of Legionel bacteria in the water system can also be significantly reduced by the thermostatic mixing valve. These bacteria, which can lead to legionary disease, thrive in warm water temperatures between 105 ° F and 115 ° F (about 40.6 ° C to 46.1 ° C). TMV allow storageWater at at least 140 ° F (60 ° C), which kills bacteria and prevents growth. In addition, the use of this valve will significantly reduce the risk of injury, causing it to be stored for water at such high temperatures.