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Thermostatic Mixing Valves, also known as blending valves or TMV's, help to regulate the flow of hot and cold water, usually into a basin. They are usually found in public and commercial places, such as hospitals, schools, kitchens and prisons. The main function of a thermostatic mixing valve is to regulate the hot and cold water flow so that the risk of scalding is minimised. The TMV3 approval scheme calls for the use of blending valves where children or the disabled may be prone to accidental scalding or burning.

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Before installing a gas dryer, make sure your home can support one. To do this, first check the voltage on the dryer. Most modern gas dryers use 120 volts, so look at your circuit breaker and make sure you have 2 columns of 120-volt circuits. You’ll also need an exhaust vent in your laundry room that matches the one on your dryer. If they don’t match, check for a vent adapter or transition pipe at your hardware or home supply store. Finally, make sure there is a gas line installed in your laundry room. Ideally, the supply valve should be within about 6 feet (1.8 m) of where you plan to install the dryer. When you’re ready to connect the gas supply to the dryer, switch off the breakers that supply power to the laundry room, and turn off the gas supply using the valve in the laundry room. You can also shut off the gas at the main supply valve for your home. Put a little threading compound on the end of the dryer’s gas pipe, and apply some to the threaded end of the laundry room gas hookup, too. This will help create a better seal and prevent gas leaks. Use a flexible pipe connector with stainless steel fittings to connect the gas pipe on the dryer to the gas hookup. Then, use a pair of adjustable wrenches to tighten the connections between all the gas line components. To make sure there are no leaks in your hookup, coat the connectors between the components with a mixture of 1 part water and 1 part mild dish soap. Then, switch on the gas. If you notice bubbles forming on any of the connections, tighten them and try again. Turn the gas back off before moving on to the next part of the installation. Next, connect the exhaust vent on the dryer to the vent in your wall with a vent hose. If possible, use a rigid metal vent hose instead of a plastic or vinyl one to reduce the risk of fires. Secure the vent in place at both ends with hose clamps. Then, check the outside duct opening on your exhaust vent to make sure it’s clean, clear of debris, and still has a vent hood attached. To finish up the installation, plug in the dryer’s power cord and move the dryer into its final position. Use a level to make sure the dryer is sitting nice and flat, which will help keep it stable and working correctly. Switch the breakers and gas back on, and you are ready to use your new gas dryer. For tips from our Home Improvement reviewer on how to use dish soap to test for gas leaks in the pipe connections, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo

Gas dryers offer a more energy efficient means of drying clothes than electric dryers, but they are more challenging to install. Knowing the proper tools and connections to use are critical to successfully installing a gas dryer. Before installation, make sure your dryer is compatible with your home. Connect the gas line and exhaust vent correctly, and take proper steps to finish the installation.