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Thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs) are used to blend hot and cold water and maintain this at a set constant outlet temperature. This ensures safe and comfortable hand washing, shower and bath temperatures. This significantly reduces the risk of scalding. There are three types of TMV, each used for applications with differing regulations. This article looks […]

The Altecnic 5-year warranty on core Caleffi products is offered on popular models of Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) , a range of Pressure-reducing Valves (PRVs) , SILFRA commercial washroom products, and has been extended to cover the Ecocal® Thermostatic Radiator Valves and Ecocal® Twin Packs. How do I find Caleffi products with Altecnic’s 5-year warranty? […]

School holiday closures offer a convenient opportunity for facilities teams to conduct necessary TMV servicing and maintenance that can be difficult to do when students are there. Couple this with prolonged school closures over the summer, water systems risk stagnation due to little use, and the maintenance regimes become more critical to safety. For example, […]

What is TMV2? Many of you will have seen the TMV2 logo accompanying a variety of valves and products, but what is TMV2? And how does it affect you? Who are NSF? NSF (formerly known as BuildCert) is an industry-leading building approval and private certification service that introduced both the TMV2 & TMV3 schemes. However, […]

Altecnic, has unveiled a new 5-year extended Caleffi warranty on key products that feature in its latest product brochure. The new extended 5-year Caleffi warranty is offered on popular models of Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) and a range of Pressure-reducing Valves (PRVs). Adding to a growing list of products under warranty, including SILFRA commercial washroom […]

With 95% of scalding injuries attained by those most vulnerable being caused at home, we believe that all homeowners should be educated on how TMVs are able to prevent injury.

The installation of a solar thermal system does not necessarily mean the removal of a home’s existing combination boiler or hot water cylinder.