Features & Benifits
Thermostatic Mixing Valves – TMV
What is it/what does it do?
A thermostatic mixing valve is a device which blends hot and cold water sources to ensure that the distributed water is of a constant temperature. As well as having the great advantage of ensuring constant water temperature the thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) is also an important safety feature on all of our products as they are designed to automatically shut off the water flow if either the hot or cold water supply were to fail. This ensures that the user cannot be scalded by extremely hot water neither can they suffer thermal shock from extremely cold water.
Everyone will have unfortunately experienced a rapid change in shower temperature due to a drop in water pressure or temperature cause by somebody flushing a toilet or opening another tap in the house. This is a thing of the past with TMV’s as the valve automatically compensates for variations in supply pressures or temperatures so as to maintain a safe temperature.
There are three main types of TMV’s, they are:
- Heat Source – used in water based central heating systems
- Group Control – control the flow of water to different household appliances
- Point of Use – used in individual appliances
Point of use thermostatic mixing valves are the type which our products come equipped with. They are often referred to as ‘thermostatic taps’ or ‘thermostat valves’
All of our thermostatic mixers comply with BS EN 1111 or BS EN 1287 regulations and are of the highest quality.
Further Reading
Shelving
This product features shelving which is perfect to storing all your everyday shower items. So whether you chose soap or shower gel, a loofah or a body puff you will always have them close to hand.
All our showers shelving units are in-built and are made of the highest quality materials so they are guaranteed to last.
Residual Current Device (RCD)
In any environment where there is a risk of improper current flow RCD’s or ‘Residual Current Devices’ should be used. This includes the garden and garage where items such as lawn mowers, trimmers, saws and drills are often used and hence heightens the risk of accidently severing electrical cables. The kitchen and bathroom are also at risk due to their damp conditions.
These are also known as ‘trip switches’ or ‘safety switches’ and their purpose is to detect when the electrical current is imbalanced and then disconnect the circuit in a matter of milliseconds before any damage can be caused to the user. The most serious example being lethal electrical shocks, thankfully the RCD can break the circuit faster than the time required for the current to cause the shock.
There are four main types of this device:
- Plug RCD’s -
These are wired directly onto the end of an appliances power cord in place of the standard fused plug. - Adapter RCD’s -
These plug directly into a wall socket, conventional plugs can then be plugged into the adapter protecting the device. These are portable and can be moved around the home - Socket RCD’s -
Instead of a conventional plug socket, this one features a test and reset button and are normally seen in shed or garages - Whole Home RCD’s -
These are wired in at the meter and will protect all the items in your house
Our products come with Plug RCD’s which are wired directly into the appliance to ensure that should anything go wrong regarding the current of the device you will remain safe and unharmed.
Further Reading
Rain Drencher
These rain drencher shower heads are guaranteed to have you soaked from head to toe as you are covered in a torrent of water. Instead of caught in a light rain shower think walking out of a monsoon!
The large surface area of these shower heads ensures all over coverage which will get all of you wet at once rather than making you shift about to keep your arms and legs wet.
As you would expect from the name this product makes you feel as though you have just been caught in a heavy downpour, it provides a more enjoyable shower and brings a natural feel to your bathroom as you could genuinely daydream and forget that you are not in fact stood outside in the rain but are in the warmth and comfort of your own bathroom.
Music
This product has in-built speakers so that you can listen to your favourite songs and/or radio station whilst you relax under the water. Fully waterproof and safety checked you have no need to worry about any electrical issues.
With volume and track selection handled by the showers control panel you will be able to hear exactly what you want when and as loud as you want it.
Why Music?
The brain is a very impressive tool which can be affected in so many different ways, sometimes without us even really realising. I am sure you have previously experienced a kind of natural high or euphoric experience when you have been in a good mood and one of your favourite songs has come on the radio or your MP3 player and heightened your mood and happiness? Well music can also alter your state of mind as well as just enhancing it.
Music can be great therapy, it is great for relaxing and coming down from a busy day before you go to bed. Alternately you could help yourself to wake up and get energised in the morning by playing a more upbeat track in the shower before work. Music therapy is becoming more and more popular for treating problems such as insomnia and stress, why not couple stress reliever’s together by listening to your favourite chill out track in the shower.
How does it work?
Research has shown that your brainwaves can be affected by the tempo of music. If you are listening to an upbeat or fast paced track you will experience heightened alertness and concentration whereas if listening to slower music you will be calmed and soothed.
With these changes in brain waves comes other bodily changes such as reduced heart rate and suppression of feelings such as depression and anxiety. Finally music can be seen to lower blood pressure which eases muscle tension and helps you to relax.
Further Reading
http://stress.about.com/od/tensiontamers/a/music_therapy.htm
http://ezinearticles.com/?Benefits-Of-Music-Therapy&id=649910
http://naturalmedicine.suite101.com/article.cfm/music_therapy
http://stress.about.com/od/tensiontamers/a/musicrelaxation.htm