The provision of water at a safe temperature in any public building is a legal requirement designed to prevent accidental burns or scalding.
This is achieved by fitting a TMV valve (TMV2/TMV3 scheme) into the hot water supply which sets a safe maximum hot temperature and ensures that the water supply shuts down in the event that the temperature exceeds the set maximum.
In the public health and care sectors, this can become a substantial cost burden as every outlet (tap or shower) must be safeguarded.
To help this sector meet these requirements in the most cost effective manner, Notjusttaps have introduced Tectite Hospital TMV valves which incorporate built in isolating valves, a push fit connection and a straight through feed on the cold side – These can be installed substantially faster than a normal TMV valve, save on the cost of pipework and most importantly allow for fast access to any outlet without the need to shut off the water supply.