New Reliance Valves eGuide makes TMV specification straightforward

When it comes to specifying safe and stable water temperatures, Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) and TMV specification have a critical role to play. Whether for domestic, commercial or healthcare applications, using the correct TMVs can elevate system performance and prioritise safety for users.

As a legal requirement in domestic and commercial new builds since 2010, TMVs mitigate against scalding by blending hot and cold water to deliver safe temperatures at the point of use. In doing so, TMVs balance safety at the point of use with the need to keep system temperatures high to help  prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.

With TMVs playing such an important role in plumbing systems, we wanted to provide a helping hand, supporting you to specify the correct TMVs every time. That’s why we’ve created a brand-new TMV eGuide, walking you through the critical TMV specification steps to ensure safe and stable water temperatures on every project.

Our free Reliance Valves eGuide delivers a practical approach to TMV specification, exploring everything from regulatory requirements through to user needs and maintenance considerations.

Richard Bateman, Product Marketing Manager at RWC, said: “Thermostatic Mixing Valves are critical components in every plumbing system – whether that’s on a domestic property or public buildings like schools and hospitals. When they’re specified correctly, they will stand up to the demands of their system to underpin safety over the long-term, helping to significantly reduce the chances of incidents like scalding.

“Domestic, commercial and healthcare buildings all have different requirements when it comes to specifying and maintaining TMVs effectively, and our latest eGuide is designed to help specifiers understand these individual complexities. We’ve brought together our knowledge and expertise to create a comprehensive guide to TMVs, making it straightforward to choose the right valves for the right applications.”

Covering the key factors for domestic, commercial and healthcare applications, the eGuide supports specifiers to consider the key building design factors in TMV specification. From types of buildings and how they’re used, through to regulations, installation considerations and testing requirements, the eGuide is a key tool for specifiers planning safe and effective plumbing systems for modern buildings.