Water Heater Thermostatic Mixing Valve

Helps prevent bacteria growth by helping you to set your water heater at 120 degree f.

Water heater thermostatic mixing valve.

In supply systems the water temperature discharged directly from a water heater can vary by 10 f or more. Safe storage and distribution of domestic hot water is imperative in any application. Turn off the shutoff valve at the cold. We provide a complete line of thermostatic mixing valves to ensure safe tempered water is delivered from source to use.

Step by step instructions for installing a thermostatic mixing valve video attached switch off all power and gas to the water heater. This can be attributed to tolerance of control devices inlet water temper. The tank booster then mixes cold water back in to reduce the temperature down to a safe 120 f. Helps prevent scalding by reducing the temperature at the faucet.

Mixing valves adjust the temperature of the water that comes out of the hot water heater before it reaches the faucet. Turn the water heater thermostat control to the pilot position. After installing turn the set temperature on your water heater up from 120 f to 140 f. The honeywell thermostatic mixing valve helps you set your water heater to 120 degree f to help reduce the threat of bacteria growth.

Assures constant outlet water temperature even with variations in hot or cold water supply temperature. Wrap vinyl plumber s tape on the threads at the underside of the shutoff valve where the. They automatically mix the correct amount of hot water coming out of the water heater with cold water to help maintain a safe water temperature for washing and showering. Also commonly referred to as anti scalding valves our tmvs accurately control the temperature of hot water at the source of heat water heater to deliver point of use showers sinks lavatories bath tubs etc water at safe controlled temperatures regulate water distribution and flow and provide sanitary anti scald protection.

Kes thermostatic mixing valve solid brass mixing valve 3 way g1 2 male connections 68 119 stepless adjustment ml100 4 3 out of 5 stars 202 37 90 37. The valve uses a mixing action to help prevent scalding. Allow the water heater to cool for a couple. The use of thermostatic mixing valves helps ensure the selected mixed water temperature at the point of delivery to the fixture.

Cold water supplied to fixtures. Close the hot and cold valves and run off some cold and hot water from nearby taps to drain the pipes while you work.