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Water Mixing Valves.


Type TM Thermostatic ther·mo·stat  
n.
A device, as in a home heating system, a refrigerator, or an air conditioner, that automatically responds to temperature changes and activates switches controlling the equipment.
 Water Mixing Valves, designed to control water temperature for domestic hot water systems and multiple showers in healthcare facilities, are available from Leonard Valve Company. The valves provide dependable water temperature control when correctly sized, installed, and maintained.

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The valves are powered by a DURA-trol[R] solid bimetal thermostat thermostat, automatic device that regulates temperature in an enclosed area by controlling heating or refrigerating systems. It is commonly connected to one of these systems, turning it on or off in order to maintain a predetermined temperature. , which is resistant to puncture puncture /punc·ture/ (-cher) the act of piercing or penetrating with a pointed object or instrument; a wound so made.

cisternal puncture
 and fatigue and cannot be damaged when temporarily exposed to excessive temperatures. Linked directly to valve porting, the thermostat controls hot and cold water intake and compensates for supply temperature or pressure fluctuations.

Leonard Type TM valves are available in a variety of finishes that include rough bronze, satin sprayed, and chrome (jargon) chrome - (From automotive slang via wargaming) Showy features added to attract users but contributing little or nothing to the power of a system.

"The 3D icons in Motif are just chrome, but they certainly are *pretty* chrome!"
 plated.

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Date:Jul 1, 2005
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