ᐅ Thermostatic Valves: Are They Worthwhile?

Created on: 18 Apr 2019 07:12
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quisel
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!
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fragg
29 Oct 2019 14:18
-SCEPS- schrieb:

Hello everyone,

I would like to revisit this topic.

We are wondering if it makes sense to install a thermostatic mixer on the bathtub as well? That way, you can set, for example, 38°C (100°F) once, and the temperature will always be optimal without having to juggle between hot and cold water.
If you have a small child, then yes. We don’t have one, and it’s just annoying.
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-SCEPS-
30 Oct 2019 19:57
They aren’t that small anymore.
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ypg
30 Oct 2019 20:29
Mottenhausen schrieb:

My opinion: nobody really needs it
Mottenhausen schrieb:

In the main bathroom it’s actually not really a question, since all better shower installations with rain shower heads come standard with a thermostat.

Not everyone has a rain shower head by default. For example, it’s something I wouldn’t install in a rental apartment.
-SCEPS- schrieb:

We’re wondering if it also makes sense to have a thermostatic mixer for the bathtub?

Definitely. We bathe and sometimes need different temperatures for washing our hair.
However, the memory effect in your mind usually works just as well: 6 (on the dial) is comfortable, 6:30 is nice and hot. Hair washing is best at 5:30. That’s roughly 40, 38, and 36 degrees Celsius (104, 100, and 97 degrees Fahrenheit). So do you really need the thermostat for that?!?
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-SCEPS-
30 Oct 2019 20:44
ypg schrieb:

Memory effect
What is that? Never heard of it before.
opalau30 Oct 2019 20:46
It is a feature of the brain.
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-SCEPS-
30 Oct 2019 20:50
And I had understood "head" to mean the showerhead.