A thermostatic mixing valve is a valve used to mix hot and cold water to obtain the desired temperature. They are often found in showers, sinks, and other household plumbing fixtures. Different types of thermostatic mixing valves can be purchased for the home or office. Some are more common than others, but all have their own benefits. The most popular type of thermostatic mixing valve is the 2 handle model, with one handle for hot water and the other handle for cold water. This type of valve tends to be easier to install because only one hole is required in the wall instead of two like the three-handle model.

What is a Thermostatic Mixing Valve?
A Thermostatic Mixing Valve (TMV) is a device that automatically controls the temperature and flow of water in showers and sinks. TMV works by maintaining a set temperature, so you can enjoy a comfortable shower without worrying about burns or freezing. This means there is no need to turn it off when others want to use the hot water, as the TMV will keep all users comfortable. With TMV, you also don’t have to worry about adjusting the faucet every time you need more hot water, because it happens automatically.

Advantages of Thermostatic Mixing Valves
Thermostatic mixing valves are an essential part of any hot water system. These valves allow cold water to mix with hot water to create a comfortable temperature. This is helpful because it reduces the time it takes you to adjust the temperature of your shower or sink. Other benefits of these valves include:

• 50% reduction in energy consumption
• Prevent scalding and burns
• Provides more comfortable water temperature in showers and sinks

How do they work?
The function of the thermostatic mixing valve is to use the water pressure of the hot water supply line to open the channel in the mixing valve to allow the flow of cold water into the mixing chamber. The cold water is then heated through coils immersed in hot water. When the desired temperature is reached, the actuator closes the valve so that no more cold water enters the mixing chamber. The valve is designed with an anti-scalding device to prevent sudden temperature changes and avoid scalding from hot tap water flowing from the faucet when the hot water is turned on.

Additional Important Information About TMV
As we mentioned before, a thermostatic mixing valve is a device that regulates the flow of hot and cold water to ensure that the water temperature remains within a specific range. These valves are installed in showers, sinks, faucets, taps and other plumbing fixtures. There are two types of TMVs: single control (SC) and dual control (DC). The single control TMV has a handle or knob for controlling hot and cold water simultaneously. The Dual Control TMV has two handles for hot and cold water respectively. SC valves are often used in residential applications because they can be installed on existing fixtures with existing plumbing connections. Straight-through valves are commonly used in commercial applications.

Thermostatic mixing valves are an essential part of any hot water system because they can easily and consistently achieve the desired water temperature. To prevent burns, check your current hot water system to see if a thermostatic mixing valve is required. Newer homes may be built using TMV as part of the building code.