Have you ever seen in the movies when someone is in the shower and another person flushes the toilet and the water temperature in the shower changes? Or does this often happen to you?
This is because the pressure balance valve is missing!
The pressure balance valve prevents that from happening by reacting to the changes in the pressure of the delivery water. Both hot and cold water are fed to the pressure balance valve, and it makes sure that the water leaving the pressure balance valve is a constant mixture of both, even if the pressure of the two sources changes.
Since the valve can prevent scalding, they are now required in most new home construction. One may also invest in a new pressure balance valve to replace an old style valve in an older home; however, please keep in mind that a certified plumber is usually needed for the installation.
One major disadvantage of a pressure balance valve is that it can provide limited flow rate control, whereas a thermostatic valve provides a much better temperature control and a full range of flow rate control.
Thermostatic valves are more than double the cost of a pressure balance valve, but it delivers a more comfortable shower experience. Both valves serve the same purpose but aren’t exactly the same, and they are essential for bathroom plumbing. It depends on the customers’ choice of which valve they find will be best suitable for them. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can also help you with any further questions!
Call or visit one of our local showrooms today.
Vancouver Showroom
1790 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC
604-436-0124
Surrey Showroom
12387 84TH AVE
Surrey, BC
604-590-0124
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