Getting the desired temperature water to come out of your faucet or shower is a fine line. If you get into a shower and the water is too cold it can be miserable. The cold water can be a shock and make your showering completely uncomfortable. If you get in the shower and the water is too hot you can actually be in danger. The hot water can cause burns on your skin. The balance between cold or hot water is a constant battle. The more water you use the colder the water will be since the water heater will be less and less full. That means that you have to adjust the faucet to be sure that you have the right temperature water. The cold water is unbearable but that is not the biggest problem, the hot water is much more dangerous. It can cause serious damage to your skin that can last forever. The best way to combat this habitual problem is to have an anti-scald valve installed on your showers and faucets.
Orsack Plumbing Company has what the benefits are of having an anti-scald valve installed in your home.
What is an Anti-Scald Valve: If you are tired of getting a blast of cold or hot water while in the shower an anti-scald valve can be a great investment. The valve is a pressure balance valve and will work with your water to adjust the amount of water in the hot and cold lines that suddenly change. When the amount of pressure changes in one of the lines the valve will adjust to ensure that the sudden change does not cause the water temperature in the shower to change.
How To Install An Anti-Scald Valve in the Shower: The best way to have an anti-scald valve installed in your home is to hire a professional plumber. The old handle and plumbing has to be removed from the shower that you are going to work on. You need to be able to get behind the tile so that you can test the setback so that you know what style you need to replace it with. After you have all the correct parts you can begin the installation. After you have the new handle and anti-scald valve installed the plumbing needs to be tested to ensure that it is working correctly. This is the best way to allow you and your family to take a shower without the possibility of a big temperature adjustment!
