Latest articles on Thermostatic Mixing Valve 
New regulations herald a step change in bathroom safety(17/08/2009)
Changes to Building Regulation Part G were laid before the House of Commons in a written ministerial statement on 13 May 2009. The changes to the regulations come into force on 1 October 2009. Building Regulation Part G now specifies that baths in new homes (including those created through change of use) incorporate measures to ensure that water is delivered at no more than 48ēC. The supporting guidance suggests the use of a thermostatic mixing valve to do this. MPs have welcomed the Gove... [more]
Thermostatic Mixing Valves can be retro-fitted in all homes to prevent scalding(14/07/2009)
Scalding by the uncontrolled temperature of bath water is deadly serious. In the future, baths in all new homes must be fitted with a Thermostatic Mixing Valve designed specifically to limit the temperature of hot water. The Bathroom Manufacturers Association has welcomed government announcement that will go a long way in reducing accidental deaths in the home. The new Building Regulations Part G, laid before parliament on 13th May 2009, are very good news. The new regulations herald a step c... [more]
The installation of thermostatic mixing valves in new-build homes to become law in England and Wales(18/05/2009)
Every year, in the UK, around 20 people die as a result of dangerously hot bath water in their homes - a further 570 suffer serious scald injuries. Children, the young (especially the under 5s), elderly and infirm are particularly vulnerable. Hot bath water is the number one cause of severe scalding injuries among young children - and for scalds, the bath is the number one killer. Taking just seconds for a serious scald injury to occur, the young and the elderly are most at risk. Horrendous s... [more]
Thermostatic Mixing Valves save lives(23/04/2009)
Scalding is deadly serious. Startling statistics underpin its seriousness: Hot bath water can be a killer. It is responsible for the highest number of fatal injuries in the home. Each year around 20 people die as a result of scalds. A further 570 suffer very serious scalding injuries which can disfigure for life. Second and third degree burns can result from uncontrolled hot water The very young and the very old, with thin skins, are the most vulnerable. A new Industry Gui... [more]
Bathroom Manufacturers Association clarifies legislation concerning mixing valves(18/03/2009)
When the law steps in to reduce the risk of accidents in the home it is generally welcomed by everyone. But sometimes the details of that law can be confusing. Sometimes the law in Scotland is different from that in England and Wales, and this adds to the confusion. And when the law, as in this case, treats the various items in the bathroom differently, then the confusion can multiply. The laws regarding the use of Mixing Valves (Mechanical or Thermostatic) may be an example of such confusi... [more]
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