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Any extremes of temperature will shut down the water flow in a fraction of a second, not seconds, which is critical in a high- temperature or low-temperature situation
parameters of the valve; when there is differential in hot and cold water balance which could lead to water being delivered too hot or too cold,” said Ashman. “Many mechanical valves then need
to be checked, reset, or have their components changed, which means downtime and additional costs. “Digital valve technology works
intelligently in that the valves have electronic components inbuilt. These valves sample the water temperature and balance the temperature electronically every 400ms. This ensures conditions are managed very precisely. “Any extremes of temperature will
shut down the water flow in a fraction of a second, not seconds, which is critical in a high-temperature or low- temperature situation.” When specifying solutions, safety is
the first priority. “Valves and the appliances they are
often installed in should be compliant with BS6920,” said Ashman. “This is a legal requirement and the
only way to prove compliance is to specify and install appliances which have undergone lab testing and achieved
WRAS category 5 certification. This is relevant to products such as assisted baths and shower panels connected to mains water.” Identifying and building a good
working relationship with a bathing manufacturer is hugely beneficial, too. “They can provide factory-trained
product specialists and clinical understanding, along with architectural advice, which is often vital to specifying the correct product for the level of care provided,” said Ashman.
Long-term benefits “And good aftersales service is a must. We do not live in a perfect world, but knowing that, in the event of a failure, your appliance provider will respond quickly and have your service back up and running with the minimum of disruption is essential, particularly in a 24/7 environment like a hospital.” And, with minimal budgets, Total Life
Cost (TLC) is also a major factor in the decision-making process for hospitals and care homes. Ashman said: “The harsh reality is you
really do get get what you pay for. “Total life Cost will be reduced if
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products are BS 6920 and WRAS Cat.5 certified. “If you have good intelligent advice
upfront from a reputable manufacturer your appliance will be fit for purpose and will meet the needs of patients and staff, which ultimately results in long- term benefits.” In the future digital technology will
continue to drive product design within the market. Ashman said: “I believe digital
technology is the way forward and has been for the last 10 years. “This technology is still being
developed and improved, which can only be a good thing for the future of the health and care sectors. “Controls will certainly evolve to
help the healthcare sector work smarter without compromising on the quality of care.”
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