Let’s say, just for fun, that you’re a regular at weekend karaoke events. You may or may not be the best singer in the land, but you enjoy belting out your favorite tunes with the recorded accompaniments.
Or maybe you’re not quite that brave but you enjoy singing just about anytime and anywhere, like in your shower stall, for example.
And there you are, the gentle flow of warm water flowing around you while you sing up a storm, and suddenly “Wham!”, the water turns scalding hot and does a lot more than stop the music. It makes you move the showerhead away from you, attempt to turn the faucet or, even at risk of falling, get out of the shower as fast as you can. But then – surprise, surprise – the temperature almost as quickly returns to normal.
These sudden and rapid shifts in water temperature are caused by water pressure imbalances. Usually it goes something like this. You’re taking a shower, loving every minute, and the water spikes to an unbearable level of heat. The probable cause is that someone, somewhere in your home, has turned on a cold water source at the same time.
In fact, the water also can suddenly turn frigid cold when a water pressure imbalance occurs.
Does all this sound familiar? If so, now’s the time to contract Norhio Plumbing about installing an anti-scald shower valve. They allow multiple sources of water to flow at the same time without upsetting the balanced temperature for your shower. More than that, anti-scald valves can protect you from physical harm. At the extreme, thermal shock can cause a heart attack. Of lesser severity, you’re still facing the risk of severe scalding, and that’s a risk we’re confident you’ll be happy to set aside – once and for all.
For scald protection or any other bathroom plumbing need, contact your hometown plumbing heroes: Norhio Plumbing. We’re always glad to lend our assistance.
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