Scald Prevent Valve Saves Energy, Water

Scald prevent valve saves energy, water CULTIVATORS Cultivators (58C) 10-1-30 A new hot water valve that mixes cold water with hot to a preset, safe temperature is designed to prevent scald injuries that occur due to too-high hot water temperatures. Robert Russell, inventor and manufacturer of the new valve, says that research has shown that 80% of homes set water temperatures above 130? in order to operate dishwashers and clothes washers at optimum efficiency. "At 130? it takes just 30 sec. for adult skin to sustain severe scalding. Children's skin is even more sensitive. At 150? severe scalds occur in just 2 sec.," he says. The new valve, called a "Warm-Flow", mounts beneath the sink or shower valve and automatically mixes cold with hot to provide a water temperature at a thermostatically preset 90 or 105? When water is turned on, it automatically provides the correct temperature without the need to run the water to mix hot and cold to the desired temp. Because no manual faucet adjustment is necessary, no hot water is wasted down the drain. Since as much as ¢ gal. of warm water is often wasted in getting warm water temperature just right, Russell figures that a family of four using the bathroom 3 times per day would save about $15 per year in wasted hot water alone. "Warm-Flow mounts easily under any sink with just an adjustable wrench. It installs between the two incoming lines with flexible tubing," says Russell. The valve sells for $30. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Chronomite Laboratories, Inc., 21011 S. Figueroa, Carson, Calif. 90745 (ph toll-free 800 447-4962 or, in Calif., call 800 447-4963).

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