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RE: automated baths


  • To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
  • Subject: RE: automated baths
  • From: "Phil Harris" <phil@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 11:18:38 -0000
  • Mailing-list: list ukha_d@xxxxxxx; contact ukha_d-owner@xxxxxxx
  • Reply-to: ukha_d@xxxxxxx


> "Automated filler" = solenoid valve downstream of a
thermostatic
> mixer valve (you'd have to pre-set the temperature that you want
> your bath). You could have the temperature specified on a
> case-by-case basis but it does get more complex.

You would also need to ensure that there were non-return valves on the hot
and cold suplies to the mixer so that when the output was closed you don't
get the possibility of mains pressure cold water backflowing into the hot
water tank...

> 40mm solenoid valves are available, but usually reserved for
> industrial applications (read: expensive). You may want to
> consider multiple 15mm solenoid valves on the drain to ensure the
> bath doesn't take all evening to empty :-)

www.laser.com have 40mm "Toro" valves listed on their site IIRC -
I was
going to use them to do an automated bog flush ("dump valve"? ;-)
) but
wifey won't let me.

Phil



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