Originally Posted By: ahalstead This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Back when I was building homes for the Navy, anti-scald mixing valves were required for each of the shower units in these homes. Is this something we inspect for and report on as we inspect the shower areas of homes? I know my new house has one. Is it code now? Are anti-scald mixing valves readily identifiable and marked as such?
Originally Posted By: jschwartz1 This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
All new manufacturered single handle t/s fixtures have an anti-scald system. Either the cold turns on first or there is a stop on the handle for the hot. Go to delta or moen web site for info.
Originally Posted By: dvalley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Allen,
No need to look for an anti-scald device (you'll be there forever). Just turn on the water and point your infra-red at the water hitting the tub. If it's over 120 degrees, recommend and report to your client that they get the water temp. adjusted.
Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
We’re supposed to be no more than 110 at the shower here, but that won’t tell you if an anti scald is in and functioning. That is just the shims on the mixing valve. To check for an anti scald, all you have to do is flush the toilet and see what happens to the temp.
