Fixtures & Water HeatersQuestion 207 of 360
A pressure-balancing shower valve protects a bather primarily by:
a.shutting off water if the drain clogs
b.maintaining outlet temperature when cold or hot supply pressure changes
c.increasing flow to 3 gpm automatically
d.venting the shower drain
Explanation
A pressure-balancing valve senses changes in hot or cold supply pressure, such as a flushed toilet stealing cold water, and adjusts to keep the outlet temperature stable. This prevents a sudden scald or cold shock. It is one approved anti-scald method along with thermostatic valves.
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