TheOnlyCanadianWhoDoesNotLikeHockey
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New bylaws required a mixing valve to be installed to pass inspection on basement renovation.
Did all copper connections rather than PEX for a few reasons (gas appliance, preexisting ground in pipe, heat, etc.)
All installed and functional and I didn't have to call/pay a Plumber!
toledontohinope
geminikira452
Is this originally a power vent unit?
TheOnlyCanadianWhoDoesNotLikeHockey
John Wood power vent unit, yep
Randomice
Correction: You didn't have to call a plumber....yet. ;)
TheOnlyCanadianWhoDoesNotLikeHockey
Touché
cosinewave
Why is a mixing valve required?
TheOnlyCanadianWhoDoesNotLikeHockey
2/2 water in the pipes will be mixed so that it isn't ever scalding hot even when set to full hot at the tap/shower
TheOnlyCanadianWhoDoesNotLikeHockey
1/2 Short answer: Nanny Government. Long answer: allows the tank to be set hot enough to kill concerning bacteria (>60C) but the outbound
cosinewave
Is this a municipal water supply or a private well?
TheOnlyCanadianWhoDoesNotLikeHockey
Municipal supply
cosinewave
Wow, seems like the municipality should be doing something on their end to ensure water quality. Sucks they are doing that to you.
TheOnlyCanadianWhoDoesNotLikeHockey
I mean, I get the extra layer of protection, but what bugged me was the hot water tank was preexisting and not being changed/altered at all for the work to which the permit pertained, but I still had to install this to pass inspection and close the permit. Oh well, at least it was only $380 to do it myself.