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TMV’s, an abbreviation for Thermostatic Mixing Valves, are a blending valve that mixes hot and cold water to prevent the hot water temperature from excessively high temperatures that can scald. Do you require a mixer tap repair? or a mixer tap cartridge replacement? Give us a call we can make all the purchases required, or we can advise you on where to purchase the item’s.

A blending valve is a type of thermostatic control used for the supply of hot water. Different types of valves are required for domestic or commercial use. It is a requirement of the 2010 building regulations: Sanitation, Hot water safety and water efficiency, that an appropriate safety device is used to prevent excessive hot water temperatures that can result in scalding.