Definitions: A - Finish plumbing
anti scald valve
Similar - Pressure Balancing Valve and Thermostatic Valve
An anti scald valve is a plumbing device that automatically controls hot water flow to prevent burn injuries when using a residential plumbing system. Most anti scald valve operate by balancing the pressure of hot and cold water prior to mixing and discharge in the plumbing fixture. In many areas, anti scald valves are required in new or remodeling bathrooms.
References - anti scald valve
See the following for additional anti scald valve information:
- Plumbing: Design and Installation Amer Technical Pub; 2nd edition, June 2006, L.V. Ripka, ISBN 826906311
- Plumber's Handbook Craftsman Book Company; Revised edition, June 2006, Howard Massey, ISBN 1572181710
- 2006 International Plumbing Code: Softcover Version ICC (distributed by Cengage Learning); 1 edition, March 2006, International Code Council, ISBN 1580012590
- Carpentry Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, January 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Green Building Products, 3rd Edition: The GreenSpec Guide to Residential Building Materials-3rd Edition ICC (distributed by Cengage Learning); 1 edition, October 2009, International Code Council, ISBN 1435400631
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