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What is a “Pressure Balanced” shower valve?

April 26, 2017shower valve

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What is a “Pressure Balanced” shower valve?

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A. A pressure balanced shower faucet senses fluctuations in hot and cold water pressure caused by actions such as flushing toilets or starting a dishwasher. A pressing balancing valve compensates for these fluctuations, thus keeping the water temperature constant and comfortable. Pressure balancing also prevents scalding. Pressure balanced shower faucets have been a requirement in Massachusetts since 1988.