Ever wondered how showers work? Here’s all you need to know!
It goes without saying that no one can ever overlook the importance of a shower in our daily lives. A nice refreshing shower to start and end the day is something many of us look forward to, due to the feeling of rejuvenation and pure relaxation that we experience while bathing under a shower. Just like the toilet, faucets and sanitaryware, showers are also an integral part of bathrooms and cater to our hygiene needs every day. But have you ever wondered how showers work? There are plenty of technicalities involved in the working of a shower and we’ll tell you all about it in this blog!
Ingredients of the shower recipe! Before we dive deeper, there are several components that constitute the internal system of a shower and it would certainly do you good to make yourself aware of the following terminology: Valves Valves are essentially fittings or devices that regulate the flow and temperature of water. In a nutshell, this is primarily the internal part where the cold pipes connect with the hot pipes. It would also interest you to know that there are multiple types of valves ● Mixing Valve: A mixing valve facilitates the mixture of hot and cold water for enjoying showers at an optimum temperature. This way a thermostatic mixer knows the temperature of the water before it reaches the shower head.