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Item Details
A Buyers Guide - Thermostatic Mixers
ILC Reference NO 81:49:600
Item sourced from ILC ACT database
Short Description
Thermostatic mixers are used to prevent scalding which can be caused by incorrect adjustment or inability to manipulate conventional taps. They are available as built in or exposed wall mounted units and have controls for adjusting the temperature and/or the volume of the water passing through the units.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
More Details
POINTS TO REMEMBER BEFORE PURCHASE
. Ease and cost of installation
. Compatibility with water pressure system (some only work on mains
pressure hot water)
. Ease of grasping controls
. Ease of adjusting controls
. Ease of maintenance
. Do you want to control the specific tap temperature or control water temperature of the actual hot water heater?
ADVANTAGES
- More reliable temperature setting
- Safer to use than conventional separate hot and cold water outlets
- Designed to minimise chances of scalding injuries
AVAILABLE FEATURES
. Safety stop buttons (allow a maximum temperature setting - for a setting to be any higher the safety stop button must be pushed in as the control is turned).
. Lever control or 'crystal' plastic or metal knob control.
. Thermostats can control one outlet, the whole bathroom or whole house.
. Electronically programmable hot water system which provides hot water at a set temperature to the whole house. (Temperature is set via two remote controls with digital displays).
. It is suggested that the mixture control of mixing tap valves be set so that the water is delivered at a temperature of no more than 40 - 43.5 degrees celsius.
ADJUSTING TEMPERATURE ON HOT WATER SYSTEMS
. Electric hot water systems must be adjusted by an electrician
. Gas hot water systems can be altered by turning the dial on the tank to the required setting, eg. cold warm or hot. You may need to check with a gas fitter as to the temperature that each setting offers.
For further information check the Yellow Pages of the telephone book.
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Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
KEELER HARDWARE ACT,
FYSHWICK, ACT
REECE,
22 MORT ST, BRADDON, ACT
SOUTHERN PLUMBING SUPPLIES,
, ACT
TRADELINK PLUMBING SUPPLIES,
FYSHWICK, ACT
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