Hello everyone,
what is the general opinion in this forum about thermostatic mixer valves for the shower?
I have seen these occasionally in hotels and found them quite convenient. However, I am a bit concerned about their potential for malfunctions or defects.
We plan to install them in the three rental apartments in the house.
Looking forward to your opinions!
what is the general opinion in this forum about thermostatic mixer valves for the shower?
I have seen these occasionally in hotels and found them quite convenient. However, I am a bit concerned about their potential for malfunctions or defects.
We plan to install them in the three rental apartments in the house.
Looking forward to your opinions!
In our previous rental apartments, we always had single-lever mixers, but now in our house, the shower has a thermostat. I find this device extremely convenient. In the morning, I just turn one knob, and after 2 seconds (circulation), I have water exactly at the temperature I want. There’s no need to turn the water fully hot and then adjust back, or search for the perfect comfort temperature every day.
They are not absolutely necessary, but they definitely add comfort and aren’t more expensive than a traditional mixer—usually, it’s the design version that affects the price.
The stop for "38 degrees" or the preferred comfort temperature can be set individually by each user, providing a fixed reference point every time.
With circulation, this might be less critical, but the longer the supply line and the more fixtures using water simultaneously (leading to pressure and temperature fluctuations), the more useful I find these thermostats.
I’m not sure if they are much more prone to defects.
By the way, we decided against a thermostat for the bathtub. The single-lever mixer used there was not cheaper, the bathtub thermostat looked unattractive, and since you fill the tub with so much water anyway, you can always adjust the temperature again if it’s too cold or too hot.
They are not absolutely necessary, but they definitely add comfort and aren’t more expensive than a traditional mixer—usually, it’s the design version that affects the price.
The stop for "38 degrees" or the preferred comfort temperature can be set individually by each user, providing a fixed reference point every time.
With circulation, this might be less critical, but the longer the supply line and the more fixtures using water simultaneously (leading to pressure and temperature fluctuations), the more useful I find these thermostats.
I’m not sure if they are much more prone to defects.
By the way, we decided against a thermostat for the bathtub. The single-lever mixer used there was not cheaper, the bathtub thermostat looked unattractive, and since you fill the tub with so much water anyway, you can always adjust the temperature again if it’s too cold or too hot.
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hampshire18 Apr 2019 08:25Our guys really wanted a thermostatic valve. So be it. We’re installing one because we liked the design of the valve. For me, simple separate knobs for “cold” and “hot” are enough.
In our current rental apartment, we have a thermostat, and it is definitely practical. Especially when washing our daughter’s hair, I am very glad that the water doesn’t suddenly get warmer or colder, or that we don’t have to fiddle around for a long time to find the right temperature.
In our house, we only use a thermostat in the main bathroom shower. We were told that they should be used regularly to prevent malfunctions. That’s why we decided against installing one in the second bathroom.
In our house, we only use a thermostat in the main bathroom shower. We were told that they should be used regularly to prevent malfunctions. That’s why we decided against installing one in the second bathroom.
Unfortunately quite prone to issues. Acceptable in a private single-family house, in my opinion. But not in a rental apartment. Unless it's in a prime location in Munich with top-tier luxury fittings. I know a hotel that has them. After two years, they were almost unusable...
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