Modern technologies in the field of water supply equipment do not stand still, improving all the time. Thanks to the latest developments, a thermostatic mixer has been obtained, which has a lot of advantages over a conventional hot and cold water mixing device.
Thermostatic shower mixer unit
Despite the apparent complexity of this device, the operating principle of the thermostatic mixer is quite simple. It consists of a brass body, inside which is placed a special bulb-cartridge, made of bimetallic alloy, or with contained inside wax. Both these materials have a high sensitivity to the temperature drop.
As soon as the temperature rises or falls, the adjusting screw closes or opens a hole with hot water. In addition, in the design there is a fuse, which at 70-80 ° C (depending on the manufacturer) closes hot water to prevent the possibility of burning with boiling water. This is necessary if there is a sudden disconnection of cold water, which often occurs in our stay.
The advantages of the thermostatic mixer are the fixation of the temperature
The thermostat inside the mixer or in other words the thermostatic mixer for a bath or kitchen is designed for convenience, comfort and safety of users. This accessory will not only add zest to the decor of the room , thanks to its ergonomics, but will bring undeniable benefits.
The main idea laid by the manufacturers is to eliminate the possibility of a burn and just unpleasant sensations due to accidentally getting on the skin of very hot or cold water. Comfort for an adult is considered a temperature of 38 ° C, which is embedded in this system, that is, by default, the water from this temperature will flow from the tap.
But, of course, water can be adjusted and adjusted at your discretion. Mechanical models have a control valve with notches and numbers. And the electronic version will notify you of the temperature by flashing the digits on the display.
The thermostatic mixer immediately reacts to the fact that someone turned on the water in the kitchen or used the tank in the toilet. With a conventional mixer, the pressure of cold water drops at this moment, risking to scrape the one who washes.
Similarly, the thermostat works and when the total pressure in the system falls, because because of neighbors who can change their equipment to a more powerful one, you can reduce the pressure in the water pipe and as a result - uneven heating of the water.
Saving water
Thermostatic mixers equipped with electronic stuffing can save your budget in addition to their direct task. This happens in the following way: when we unscrew the water, until the moment of handing the hands to it and before shutting down, there passes some time, when the water simply flows, and the counter turns. It is quite another matter when your thermostat is equipped with a photocell reacting to movement. This means that water will be used in less quantity.
According to the installation method, the thermostatic mixer can be concealed and open type. The first one is used in the shower cubicle, or the shower corner, when only rotary valves with graduation can be seen on the wall. Inside, a ceramic cartridge is installed, which can be changed if necessary.
The second type is more common and looks like a thermostat like an ordinary mixer, but more elongated. It is used in the bathroom, in the washbasin and in the kitchen sink - it's a universal device.
Thermostatic mixer is more expensive than usual, but thanks to its undeniable advantages it is worth its money.