Bath Tub Shower Head
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Q: How does one control water pressure for a shower head in a bath tub or a standing shower? What are some options available in the market to control water pressure for bath tub cleaning?
A: As shown in the video/...
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Applications: Water Pressure control
** Prevent burns
** Bath tub Cleaning With Chemicals
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Relevant Background: "A bathtub or bath is a container for holding water in which a person or animal may bathe. Most modern bathtubs are made of thermoformed acrylic, porcelain enameled steel, fiberglass-reinforced polyester, or porcelain enameled cast iron. A bathtub is usually placed in a bathroom either as a stand-alone fixture or in conjunction with a shower. Modern bathtubs have overflow and waste drains and may have taps mounted on them. They are usually built-in, but may be free-standing or sometimes sunken... " ("Bath tub", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathtub)
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Relevant Statistics on Scalding & Burns: "Approximately every minute, someone in the United States sustains a burn injury serious enough to require treatment. (Estimated 486,000 injuries/year or i.e., a burn injury every 65 seconds..
• Each day over 300 children are seen in emergency rooms and 2 children die from burn injuries.2
products (e.g., stoves, coffee makers, tableware, cookware, bathtubs, etc.) were seen in hospital
• Children ....16 years old represent approximately 26% of all admissions to burn center hospitals.3
• An estimated 376,950 scald burn injuries associated with consumer household appliances and
Hot water will burn skin at temperatures much lower than boiling point (212°F/100°C). In fact, it
emergency rooms in the U.S. between 2013-2017; 78,526 (21%) of these occurred to children 4
years old and younger
only takes 3 seconds of exposure to 140°F/60°C water to cause a burn serious enough to require
properties at greater risk for unsafe levels.9 Actual tap water temperatures can vary from the
surgery!6,8 Hence, set water heaters at 120°F/48°C or just below the medium setting. A safe
bathing temperature is 100°F.
• Dangerously high water temperatures were found in 41% of inspected urban homes, with rental
accordingly. Re-test in 24 hours.." ("Scald Statistics & Data Resources", http://ameriburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/nbaw2019_statsdataresources_120618-1.pdf)
heater thermostat settings.9 Therefore, test water temperatures at the faucet with a candy/meat
thermometer after allowing the hot water to run for 1 – 3 minutes. Adjust the heater setting
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Relevant Global Statistics: "An estimated 180 000 deaths every year are caused by burns...Non-fatal burn injuries are a leading cause of morbidity...Burns occur mainly in the home and workplace...Burns are among the leading causes of disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) lost in low- and middle-income countries...In 2004, nearly 11 million people worldwide were burned severely enough to require medical attention..." ("Burns", https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/burns)
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Relevant Insurance Coverage:
a) Travel & Health
b) Personal and business liability for body injury
c) Legal liability torts for landlord and tenants
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d) Liability of Children
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