Tempering valves are generally used in residential homes for personal hygiene purposes, where water delivery is a maximum of 50°C (122°F)

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The build-up of condensed water can pose major problems for your compressed air system. To protect it – and components like your dryers and filters – you need a water separator that effectively removes liquid water aerosols.

In this guide you will learn everything you need to know on air treatment. From different types of contaminants to knowing your air quality requirements; this guide covers all important air treatment topics.

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This means that all hot water system replacements should have a tempering valve installed. Some hot water system repairs do not require a tempering valve to be installed, but we suggest speaking to your plumber anyway to see if this is an option (it should be!).

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Are you looking for a water droplet filtration for your compressed air system to protect it from water droplets? Then Atlas Copco has the perfect solution for you – the WSD water separator.

If you are unsure, and only know that you have to protect your system from water droplets, then you need to first find out your air quality requirements. For some applications, they are much less important than for others, so knowing which ISO standard you have to comply with allows you to pick the ideal equipment for your system and get the most out of your investment.

Tempering valves are required to be installed in the following situations (in accordance with the Plumbing Code of Australia):

A thermostatic mixing valve, or TMV, is a great little gadget that blends both hot and cold water together to achieve a particular, predetermined water temperature when delivering water through a faucet.

Another major benefit of the WSD series, which can be installed at any point of your compressed air system, is that it will reduce your energy costs. Their intelligent drain function monitors condensate build-up with liquid level sensors. It only drains the condensate when required to avoid using compressed air inefficiently.

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Atlas Copco’s WSD cyclone-based separators effectively remove water aerosols. Made entirely of corrosion-proof material, they increase the reliability of your entire compressed air system. WSD water separators have no moving parts and are essentially maintenance-free. We offer them with an automatic or a manual drain.

Filters play a crucial role in the proper treatment of compressed air. In this interactive e-book on filters you will learn everything on contaminants and which filters offer you optimal protection.

The wonderful little device that helps achieve the right hot water temperature is either a tempering valve or a thermostatic mixing valve, which can easily be mixed up but are actually two different things. To help you decipher between the two and figure out which one is best for your needs, take a read of the below information or give Brisbane Plumbing and Drainage a call on 1300 616 203 and we would be happy to assist.

The table below shows the various ISO 8573-1:2010 air purity classes and the Atlas Copco filters and dryer-combinations that meet these classes.

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A qualified plumber can install a tempering valve, however, a plumber with a TMV licence is the only one who can install a thermostatic mixing valve.

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Tempering valves are adjustable and temperature-activated, meaning they moderate hot water flow when necessary to ensure water isn’t too hot when it is delivered to a tap. Hot water that is stored in a hot water storage system should be kept at a temperature of at least 60°C, however, water should be delivered through a faucet at a maximum of 50°C. A tempering valve works by blending hot water with cold water so it flows through your tap at the correct temperature, within 3°C +/-.

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For two reasons – for safety and in accordance with the regulations. For the safety of those using a tap and to avoid injuries such as scalding, a tempering valve or TMV ensures the water being released from the faucet is not above 60°C (140°F) for tempering valves or 45°C (113°F) for TMVs. Additionally, in accordance with Australian regulations (National Plumbing and Drainage Standard AS/NZS 3500.4: 2003), various water installations are not permitted to deliver water at a temperature higher than 60°C/45°C for different fixtures.

If you are unsure which ISO class you need but you do know what contaminant you have to protect your system from, then check out the general and special applications tables below. It will provide you with an overview of which Atlas Copco filters are the ideal solution for which contaminant.

If you have any further questions regarding tempering valves, TMVs or other hot water arrangements, give Brisbane Plumbing and Drainage a call on 1300 616 203 and we would be happy to discuss your hot water needs.

A tempering valve is a temperature-sensitive 2-inlet or 3-inlet mixing valve which pulls water from your hot water system, mixes it with cold water and delivers it to a faucet. General household use requires hot water to be no hotter than 60°C, however, appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines may have differing settings.

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And there are no better cyclonic water droplet filters than the WSD series from Atlas Copco. They can be installed at any point in your compressed air system and even come as standard with our aftercoolers.

When you turn the tap on in your home or workplace, you expect water at the correct temperature to be delivered – whether that be hot, cold, warm or something in between.

A TMV works by mixing hot and cold water together to achieve a particular temperature (within 1°C +/-) to be delivered in various. The temperature is usually preset by a plumber or a qualified tradesperson who has installed the device, and the element within a TMV that is sensitive to thermal activity automatically arranges the appropriate levels of hot/cold water to create the correct temperature of the liquid.

Dirt, water and oil are no match for Atlas Copco’s filters. They are designed to remove one or more of the following contaminants:

TMVs are generally used in environments that include high-risk persons, such as children, the elderly and the sick, that require a lower water delivery temperature (usually 45°C or 113°C as a maximum).