A Guide to the Thermostatic Shower Mixer
A thermostatic shower mixer simply controls the amount of hot and cold water that comes out of the tap in the bathroom. This can keep bathers from being scalded when other water in the house or apartment is running at the same time. The worst feeling in the world is to be taking a shower or bath and have the water suddenly run hot or cold.
Thermostatic mixer showers keeps this from happening by adjusting the flow of hot and cold water automatically before it comes out of the tap. Many of the models are programmable so the user can adjust the temperature of the water when the mixer is installed. These can be used on existing shower heads or a thermostatic shower mixer valve with a shower head included can be utilized instead.
Those who want to add or remove water pressure may want to go with the entire unit to get the temperature and pressure that they want their water to be. Each shower needs to have its own unit so they can each be programmed at a different setting. The children’s bathroom should be at a lower temperature than the parents may want their own to be set at.
Some units can be self installed for those who are comfortable with do it yourself projects. Those who are not can always have a contractor come to their homes and have them install these units for them. Hiring a contractor is never cheap so try to find a unit that is easily installed to add savings to the purchase.
Being able to regulate the heat of the water is important especially for families with children. A thermostatic shower mixer is a great way to get a constant water temperature. These can be self installed or a contractor can be hired to put them in for you.