Jan272020
KanataThermostatic Mixing Valves

Thermostatic Mixing Valves Will Get You MORE!

Hello Kanata, John THE Plumber here! Our Company is wondering if you’re one of those homes that feel as though you keep running out of water, but aren’t interested/able to invest in a bigger water tank? We’re asking as in our travels we are told of this problem quite often, which leads us to believe many homeowners have never heard of  “Thermostatic Mixing Valves”.

It’s simple: you just connect the valve to your and hot and cold water lines right above the hot water tank. Then set your desired water temperature and then the valve will mix both so it supplies that exact degree of water.

Here’s an example for you:

If your hot water tank is set to 160 degrees and your mixing value is set to 120 degrees, then the valve will mix your cold and hot water until it reaches 120 degrees. Once it has done so, water is then released through your taps and showerheads.

These valves are the answer to many hot water supply issues. They are fairly inexpensive, can be easily mounted to the majority of hot water systems.

Thermostatic Mixing Valves and Their Benefits

Burn Protection

Hot water tanks can and do fluctuate in temperature; they can go up and down no matter where they happen to be set at. Without this layer of protection high temperatures of water can run from your taps and scald a person in seconds. Thermostatic Mixing Valves are the answer to control your water temperature and prevent this type of accident from occurring.

Burn Protection Thermostatic Mixing Valves

Disease Protection

Harmful bacteria have the ability to grow in your water supply that is sitting at temperatures lower than 120 degrees. So if you were to lower your water tank temperature to protect against scalding yourself you have opened yourself up to the danger of bacteria being present. However, if you keep your temperature at a high degree and use a mixing valve to control the temperature on its’ way out to you then you will have a much safer water supply all around.

More Hot Water

By turning your water tank up, you will significantly increase how long you can use hot water before it drops below your constant 120 degree temperature. It sounds crazy we know, we will explain: If your water tank was set to begin with at 120 degrees then 100% of the water is coming straight from your tank and the temperature of your water will begin to drop even lower right away.

Buuuut, if you set your tank to 160 degrees it needs to be mixed with cold water outside the tank to drop to 120. Therefore you are using less hot water from the tank. By using this valve a smaller tank can give you as much hot water as a larger tank so you save on hot water in the long run!

Save Hot Water

It’s better to be safe than sorry with your health and your wallet. If you have questions about your current water heating situation and its valves, are looking to upgrade your water heater or have any plumbing concerns in general call John THE Plumber Kanata today. We will send one of our knowledgeable and licensed plumbers to you right away to discuss your needs and provide any services you may require quickly and efficiently. You’ll be happy that you did!

To discover more on the full range of Kanata commercial plumbing services offered by our Kanata-based John the Plumber, please call our offices today at 613-509-1320 or visit our business website at johntheplumber.ca/kanata

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