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Hot water not set to the correct temperature results in hundreds of scalding cases each year. It is essential that if your hot water is too hot that you install a tempering valve to maintain a constant temperature and avoid the risk of scalds. Ensure your hot water is safe, contact Fallon Solutions plumbing team for the installation, testing and repairs of tempering valves in your home or business.
Tempering valves must be installed on new hot water systems so that your hot water complies with Australian Standards (AS 3500). This legislation requires hot water to be set at a temperature to minimise the risk of scalding. In Queensland, you must install a tempering value if you are replacing a hot water system.
In essence, a tempering valve blends hot and cold water to ensure that the output is delivering the right temperature for the application. There are a range of different tempering valves depending on the plumbing application and vary between domestic and commercial applications.
The short answer is yes. In all new homes or renovations, it is compulsory that your licenced plumber installs a tempering valve or thermostatic mixing valve to your hot water system.
Hot water is dangerous and can lead to third-degree burns. It doesn’t take long to get scalded by hot water, the approximate times and temperatures to cause third-degree burns for adults and children are as follows:
Fallon Solutions provide installation, testing, repairs and replacement services for all types of valves like:
Hot water systems do not come with a tempering valve. So if you are installing a new hot water system, our licensed plumbers can help. They need to be installed by licensed professional and have the duty of care to ensure that the installation complies with Australian Standards AS 3500.
Our plumbers will test and clean the hot water system from debris prior to installation of the tempering valve. We will then install the valve, adjust the temperature and test the water pressure from both cold and hot water outlets to ensure the tempering valve works as expected and you get a reliable supply of hot water. For new hot water installations, we also provide a compliance certificate for your complete peace of mind.
Is the water hotter than usual? The expected lifespan of a tempering valve is 5 years and it needs to be replaced every 5 years or when there's an issue. Prevention is better than cure and we recommend our customers to get the tempering valves tested annually so any issue can be found out sooner rather than later.
If you haven't had your tempering valve tested recently, give us a call and we would be happy to assist.
Do you have a limited supply of hot water or not enough hot water? It could be due to a faulty tempering valve or accumulation of debris in the inline filters of tempering valves. Our master plumbers can identify the issue and repair or replace the valve.
Fallon Solutions Master Plumbers keep abreast of all the latest plumbing laws and can ensure that your plumbing is installed to the relevant Australian Standards.
If you are making changes to your hot water system and need advice, get in touch with the team at Fallon Solutions for all of your hot water system requirements on 1300 762 260 or complete our booking form today.
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