washrooms


Taking control


How modern water controls are being used to help hospitals become more efficient


T


here’s a lot more to washroom water supplies than just delivering water to a tap to enable people to


cleanse their hands. Increasingly, modern control systems


are helping facilities managers to address a number of other priorities, including enhancing safety, reducing energy use, and preventing the spread of infection. Jason Ashman, managing director at


Reval CC (Continuing Care), explains: “WRAS Cat 5-certified water controls protect users and patients from water that is too hot or too cold by means of mechanical or digital thermostatic mixing valves (TMV3s).


“These limit water temperature to the


required maximum or minimum temperatures. “Modern solutions also have inbuilt


devices that enable maintenance staff to manage the appliance water use, which can, over time, save thousands of pounds. There are two principle types of water


control technologies: Mechanical TMV3 valves and digital valve technology.


A balancing act “Mechanical TMV3 valves shut down when water conditions are not within the working ➤


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