A scald shield is commonly installed in homes with elderly people.
A scald shield is a device used to prevent the water in a bathtub or sink from becoming too hot. This is important because water that gets too hot can cause serious burns or scalds. While the homeowner should be sure to set the water heater to a temperature that will prevent accidental burns, a scald shield provides an additional barrier.
A scald shield can help prevent hot water burns.
A burn shield is usually installed in homes with young children or in nursing homes. New parents should not hesitate to install this device, as hot water burns account for approximately 20% of all reported burns in the United States. In addition, approximately 2,000 children are treated for these burns in the United States each year. Scalds can also cause other injuries, such as falls, bumps, broken bones, and heart attacks. These side effects are particularly bothersome for the elderly.
A home with young children would benefit from a firewall.
Scald guards should be installed in the bathroom and kitchen sink, the two areas where scald accidents most often occur. In most cases, a burn could have been avoided if a shield had been installed. For this reason, most states now require some type of anti-scald device to be used or implemented in homes. These devices can be easily installed in a sink, shower or bathtub.
A burn guard can be easily installed in a bathroom.
There are a few different models of burn protection available to the homeowner. One type is installed directly on the hot water line and also requires a cold water supply. This can be installed at the water heater, although it will also require the installation of a swing check valve to prevent hot water from entering the cold water supply.
Another type of scald protection works by maintaining a constant water temperature. In this way, it combines hot and cold water to prevent boiling water from reaching the sink or shower. It can usually be adjusted to a few different grade settings to suit the owner’s preference. This also limits the flow of hot water when the cold water is turned off.