Hot water is a luxury that can very easily be taken for granted, so when it comes to hot water for your home or business, you want to ensure you have the best and safest system for your circumstances to avoid any unnecessary issues or problems. This may not mean just the system on its own though – this can mean any necessary additions, such as a tempering valve, to ensure the safety of yourself, your family and your friends. If your not sure if you have a tempering valve and need us to come and assist you can call now on 1300 054 488 or send an enquiry here. We are available 24/7 for hot water emergencies in the Greater Brisbane area.

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Yes, you do! In order to ensure the water temperature being produced from your outlets complies with Australia Standards (AS3500), you are required to have a tempering valve installed on any hot water system in Brisbane. The Standards state that, in order to avoid scalding, hot water must be set at a particular safe temperature and includes aspects such as:

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If you have any questions regarding tempering valves, their installation or how Fallon Solutions can help you with the process, give us a call on 1300 054 488 or book online today below.

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Both thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs) and tempering valves blend hot and cold water together to create a suitable water temperature, however, there are some important differences, including :

Realistically, this means that all hot water system replacements should be installed with a tempering valve, however, the requirements do not extend to some repairs – it is still highly recommended however that you arrange for the installation of a hot water tempering valve to ensure your safety.

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Additionally, tempering valves must be installed by a licenced plumber and are required to be installed in the following circumstances (according to the Plumbing Code of Australia):

A tempering valve is one of the best ways to ensure people are not harmed or scalded by hot water when it comes out of a faucet. It works as a mixing tool, as it combines both cold and hot water to correctly produce the required water temperature to be released from a particular outlet.

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Yes, there is – the required tempering valve for your hot water system will depend on the type and size of your system. These include :