We’re the Tempering Valve Specialists
A tempering valve ensures your hot water stays steady at a safe temperature for you and your family. If something goes wrong, you could be at risk of serious burns and scalding.
Upside Down plumbers are on call 24/7, every day of the week, to keep your hot water safe and reliable. Best of all, our rates never change, including weekends and public holidays.
How Important is Your Tempering Valve?
A tempering valve plays a critical role in controlling the temperature of hot water delivered to your home, ensuring it doesn't reach dangerous levels that could cause burns or scalds. In several Australian states, it’s legally required for technicians to install a tempering valve when setting up a new hot water system.
Although these valves can be adjusted to higher temperatures, the standard in Australia is to keep them at or below 50° Celsius for safety.
The valve operates by mixing hot and cold water from your pipes, using a temperature monitor to ensure the water temperature remains safe. Inside the valve, a thermostatic element expands or contracts in response to temperature changes, controlling a piston that adjusts the flow of hot and cold water. This mechanism allows the valve to maintain a consistent temperature, typically within 3°C of the set point.
When your Upside Down plumbing specialist installs your hot water system, they’ll ensure the storage tank heats water to at least 60°C. Your plumbing professional will fit a tempering valve to reduce the water temperature to 50°C by mixing in cold water. This not only enhances safety but also reduces your overall hot water consumption.
Where is the Tempering Valve?
Tempering valves are generally installed close to the hot water system and can be positioned either vertically or horizontally, offering flexibility during installation.
However, specific regulations dictate the installation distance based on the type of water heater being used. In some cases, pressure-reducing valves might be necessary, and it’s common for tempering valves to require isolating valves on both the hot and cold water inlets for proper operation.
It's important to note that tempering valves aren’t needed for pre-set gas continuous flow hot water systems, as these are already calibrated to deliver water at 50°C.
For storage systems that heat water to higher temperatures, however, a tempering valve is essential. This is because storage tanks must heat water to at least 60°C to eliminate the risk of legionella bacteria, making the tempering valve critical for mixing in cold water to ensure the water delivered to taps is safe at 50°C.
Top-Notch HWS Maintenance from Upside Down
Only a fully licensed plumber, like the specialists at Upside Down, is qualified to install or replace a tempering valve. The precise calibration required to ensure the tempering valve is set to the correct temperature demands the expertise of a fully trained professional.
Beyond just installing the valve, our skilled plumbers will also conduct a thorough assessment of your entire hot water system.
This includes checking components like the pressure limiting valve, which is responsible for controlling the water pressure entering your system, ensuring it stays within the safe limit of 500 kPa (kilopascal). Properly maintaining these elements is crucial for the efficient and safe operation of your hot water system.
Why Choose Upside Down for Tempering Valves?
The hot water experts at Upside Down are your go-to professionals for the installation, servicing and repairs of tempering valves. We take no chances when it comes to your safety, ensuring that your hot water system is operating safely and efficiently.
But that's not all. When you choose Upside Down, you’ll enjoy a range of exclusive benefits, including:
- Fully licensed and qualified plumbers and gas fitters.
- Regular training for our technicians, keeping them up to date with the latest technology.
- Local plumbers available 24/7, 365 days a year.
- A 12-month warranty on all plumbing work, materials, and parts provided by us.
- $20 million in public liability insurance.
- Flexible finance options** for approved customers.
- State-of-the-art tracking and dispatch technology to ensure punctuality.
- A promise to arrive at your door within an hour* of your call.
- No additional charges for after-hours service.
- Upfront, fixed-price quotes.
- We charge by the job, not by the hour, ensuring transparent pricing.
- Certificates of compliance (when required) to guarantee that all work meets government standards and regulations.
With Upside Down, you’re not just getting a service; you’re getting peace of mind.
We Offer a Range of Finance Options**
The safety of your hot water is crucial, so repair or replacement of a tempering valve is not something that can be delayed. However, it may not fit within your current budget. That’s why Upside Down offers a variety of finance options** for eligible customers, making it easier to get the work done when you need it.
Our plumbing professionals can guide you through the straightforward application process, which often takes just minutes for approval. You have the flexibility to choose from weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments and select a payment plan that suits your needs from our trusted providers, Zip or Humm. Some plans even offer a $0 deposit, allowing you to get started without any upfront payment.
With these options in place, you can relax and trust Upside Down to handle the job with the expertise we’re known for. For more information, give us a call or fill out our online form, and one of our friendly customer service representatives will be in touch to assist you.
