Dental clinics operate in a highly regulated environment where patient safety and compliance are non-negotiable. Two often overlooked — but critical — plumbing compliance areas in dental practices are: Backflow prevention Thermostatic Mixing Valve (TMV) testing If you own or manage a dental clinic in Torquay, Ocean Grove or Geelong, understanding your responsibilities in these … Read more
Thermostatic Mixing Valves are especially critical in environments where people are more vulnerable to scalding, such as aged care facilities, hospitals, schools and daycare facilities. Why TMVs Are Essential in These Settings: Aged care: Elderly residents have thinner skin and slower reaction times, making them more susceptible to burns. Hospitals: Patients may be bedridden or … Read more
Thermostatic Mixing Valves – Geelong | Torquay | Ocean Grove | Clifton Springs | Drysdale | & surrounding areas Thermostatic mixing valves play a vital role in preventing scalding injuries and controlling the growth of Legionella bacteria. TMVs are designed to blend and regulate hot and cold water, even if there are fluctuations in the … Read more
For safety reasons, it’s so important to make sure that your hot water unit is set to the correct temperature. A child can be severely scalded in as little as a second, when the water temperature is around 65°C, a temperature not uncommon in some Australian homes with older storage hot water units. The … Read more
Providing water at a safe temperature This video by Caroma is an excellent explanation of how a thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) works to keep us safe from scalding. The thermostatic mixing valve essentially blends hot and cold water, so that a safe, constant temperature of water is delivered to the user. Required by hospitals, aged … Read more