Is your hot water system to hot?  

You will need to talk to Fallon Services' Master Plumbers.  Hot water not set to the correct temperature results in hundreds of scalding cases each year.  It is essential that if your hot water is too hot that you install a tempering valve to avoid your family being scalded. Learn more about Tempering Valves below:

Why do I need to install a tempering valve on a domestic hot water system?

Tempering Values must be installed so that your hotwater complies with Australian Standards (AS 3500). This legislation requires hot water to be set at a temperature to minimise the risk of scalding. In Queensland you must install a tempering value if you are replacing a hot water system.


Tempering Valves prevent scalding!




Dont put you family at risk with water from the tap that is just too hot.

Let Fallon Services install a tempering valve to your taps.

It's as easy as that!

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How does a Tempering Valve Work?

In essence a tempering value blends hot and cold water to ensure that the output is delivering the right temperature water for the application. There are a range of different tempering valves depending on the plumbing application and vary between domestic and commercial applications.

Are installing tempering valves compulsory?

The short answer is yes. In all new homes or renovations it is compulsory that your Fallon Services plumber installs a tempering valve to your hot water system.

What are the different types of tempering valves?

  • Blue Cap Tempering Valve- Commonly used for electric water heaters
  • Green Cap Tempering Valve- Best for gas hot water systems.
  • Orange Cap Tempering Valve- Solar hot water and heat pump hot water systems.
  • Black Cap Tempering Valve– For large capacity systems.

Confused about Tempering Valves?

Fallon Services Master Plumbers keep abreast of all the latest plumbing laws and can ensure that your plumbing is installed to Australian Standards.

If you are making changes to you hot water system and need advice, get in touch with the team at Fallon Services for all of you Hot Water System requirements.

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