Thermostatic Mixing Valves – Geelong, Torquay, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & surrounding areas The thermostatic mixing valve, or TMV, blends hot and cold water, so that a safe, constant temperature of water is delivered to the user, whilst also allowing any stored water to remain at a temperature that inhibits the growth of bacteria. It’s … Read more
Every year in Australia, an average of 1,800 children suffer scald burns requiring hospital admission. Of these, approximately 1 in 5 are due to exposure to hot tap water. Scalding can be very severe and sometimes fatal. At 60°C, hot water will cause a third-degree burn in less than 1 second. At 50°C, hot water … Read more
Hot Water Heaters | Geelong | Torquay | Tomlinson Plumbing Hot Water Geelong, Torquay, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads Release the pressure temperature relief (PTR) valve on your hot water system for 10-15 seconds every 3-6 months. This flushes out any impurities under the seat of the valve and helps keep the valve functioning correctly.⠀⠀ ⠀ … Read more
Hot Water Heaters | Geelong | Torquay | Barwon Heads | Ocean Grove⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A PTR valve is a ‘pressure temperature relief’ valve. Sometimes it’s also called a TPR valve. It’s a safety device that is fitted to a hot water heater and it releases water if the temperature or pressure becomes too high. It also … Read more
Has your old hot water system just about had it? This hard working 19 year old Rheem gas storage hot water unit was recently retired. What an effort! The Rheem 5 star gas storage hot water heaters have undergone recent upgrades to make them amongst the best on market. The upgrades include the use of … Read more