This valve is mandated by the Australian government to prevent children and the elderly from getting scalded with hot water, these valves were mandated in 2013 for all states on new or replacement storage hot water systems.. The anti-scald valve will automatically mix the water down to a maximum of 5o degrees celcius for delivery to the household. It is illegal to alter or remove an anti-scald valve.
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