Summary: <a href="http://www.antiscald.com/index.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TAFR</a> or Temperature Actuated Flow Reducer valves or devices to protect you and others from scalding. These are essential Elder Safety items to keep yourself and the ones you love from accidental scalding in the shower, bath or other faucets around your home or apartment. Some of the features and benefits of these devices is that they conform to international safety standards. You can specify and install with confidence! They are simple and have effective scald prevention. Quick installation that fits most showers, taps and baths. Have strong construction with a sleek design that is made from solid brass with a chrome finish. All national and regional code-making bodies have amended their plumbing code language to require anti-scald technology and a maximum water temperature of 120 F in all newly constructed residential units. In all age groups, tap water scald injuries have been cited as the second most common cause of serious burn injuries. Accidental or non accidental (as in cases of child abuse), scald injuries often cover a large area of the body, leading to high rates of illness and death. Certain segments of the population are more susceptible to scald injuries, particularly children under 5 years of age, adults over 65 years of age and persons who are physically or mentally challenged. PREVENTION OF TAP WATER SCALD INJURIES The Consumer Product Safety Commission says that although most scald burns occur in the kitchen, the most severe scald burns are caused by water flowing into the tub or shower. These devices are perfect for remodeling applications with ease of installation providing you cost effective scald protection. These valves reduce flow to 0.95 L/min. (0.25 GPM gallons per minute) or less automatically in response to outlet temperatures greater than a preset actuation temperature not to exceed 49 C (120 F) so as to limit exposure to high temperature water discharge from an individual fixture fitting. They can handle a maximum input temperature of (185 F) and a maximum supply pressure of 145 PSI pound per square inch. This is just one provider of these type of devices but if you feel that you are in need of this just do a search on: Temperature-activated flow reducer. These relatively low tech devices cost $40 or less each. These are mostly screw-on faucet devices that stops the flow of water at preset temperature 49 C (120 F). It is best to have your water heater set for 120 F but they can go above this while heating. Setting the temperature below this can lead to bacterial or fungal problems. If you are regular listener to my podcast I would like to Please hear from you, get to know you and Welcome you to my HOME @ <a href="mailto:TheElderDivide@elderdivide.info" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TheElderDivide@ElderDivide.info</a> Help Support the Show! if you feel this podcast is of value I have given you various ways to support the podcast or use the <a href="https://elderdivide.net/ted-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TED Listener Support</a> or Support the Show! with product links on my blog sites. Hello and Welcome this is a listener supported podcast by becoming a Patron of The Elder Divide over @ <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheElderDivide" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/TheElderDivide</a> . Any amount you give on a monthly basis is greatly appreciated. It can be as little as $2.00 or more per month based on the value you get from what I am providing you with this Podcast. Thats a bargain at about 25 cents per episode per month. Again Thank You for listening! <a href="http://ting.7eer.net/c/100825/87563/2020" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ting.com</a> Mobile that makes sense. (free online calculator for savings) Your probably overpaying on your monthly mobile bill. Shop for yourself and those you care for most @ <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html/?"></a>
