How Do Thermostatic Shower Valves Work?

As people look for more control and comfort in their showers, thermostatic shower valves are growing in popularity.

This article will explain what a thermostatic valve is and how it functions.

What is a thermostatic rain shower?

A thermostatic shower is different from a regular shower, where you need to adjust the hot or cold taps to get the desired temperature. It has a mixer valve that delivers hot and cool water at the exact temperature.

You don't need to worry about the temperature being too hot or cold. This gives you greater control, safety and convenience. This is taken care of by the shower.

These showers are especially beneficial for parents of young children or those with older relatives. This reduces the risk of getting scalded by hot tap water.

What is the working principle of the valve?

A thermostatic shower valve will allow you to adjust the temperature or setting of your shower.

These showers are able to maintain the perfect temperature by storing a lot of hot water and mixing in enough cold water.

The temperature should be changed mid-shower and the result should be instantaneous. This is in contrast to waiting days for the temperature to reach the desired level.

Modern thermostatic safety valves have the excellent feature of being able to detect when cold water is running out and shut down the shower immediately. This ensures that the showerhead does not get scalded from extremely hot water.

What is the best way to get an electric thermostatic valve for my shower?

To run a thermostatic valve you need a hot water central heating system. They rely on hot and cold water mixing to reach the desired temperature.

An electric shower works in a slightly different manner. It has its own heating element, which heats up cold water. Although an electric shower can be useful in some cases, it is not compatible with thermostatic valve showers.