Do Thermostatic Valves require special plumbing?
– Thermostatic valves do not require any special plumbing. Hansgrohe offers ThermoBalance valves – What is that? – ThermoBalance faucets are nothing more than a Thermostatic valve with a built in volume control and diverter. They are easier to install (Plumber friendly!), easier to use, do not require separate diverters or volume controls (less holes in the wall) and therefore more economical. I want to design my own custom Shower System – What do I need to know? – The most important part of a custom shower system is the valve. The valve must supply enough water to satisfy all outlets – in other words, if your outlets (showerheads, bodysprays etc.) require 7 gallons/minute and your valve only allows 5 gallons/minute to flow through it, your system will not work properly. Other important things to consider are (1) the size of your water heater (remember, a well designed shower system encourages longer showers!), (2) your budget, (3) the size of your shower (will everything fit nice and
