Safetherm, the new thermostatic mixer tap for healthcare from Rada – the worldwide experts in commercial showering, washroom controls, fittings and systems – sets new standards in safety, ease of use and serviceability. It is the first mixer tap to feature ‘Insutech+ Technology’, which reduces surface temperatures on the hot inlet to a safe level. This answers growing health sector concerns about accidental contact burns, particularly children and the elderly grabbing the body of a hot tap.
The sequential, single lever thermostatic mixer tap has been designed with ease of use as a key consideration in the development process. It is easy to operate under hospital protocols, with a maximum 120° travel. This ensures it is simple to use using the elbow to prevent cross infection, while delivering a full range of water temperatures in a controlled manner.
Safetherm is also fully compliant with technical guidelines laid out in HTM64 and meets the D08 performance standard – as required by legislation in NHS hospitals. To further help cut out the risk of Hospital Environment Contamination, the design eliminates unnecessary internal spaces and internal machining detail that could house standing water when a tap is not in use.
The tap’s integral thermostat produces excellent performance, managing temperature at point of delivery so that the user does not risk scalding, while allowing higher ‘upstream’ temperatures to be applied to reduce the risk of legionella.
Robust, and easy to install and maintain, the Safetherm is available in panel or deck mounting configurations, while parts that may require servicing are accessible without removing the tap, so reducing downtime on wards. The tap is also simple to clean – and clean effectively – because its entire surface is continuous and smooth.
Rada’s Safetherm complements the company’s comprehensive range of digital and mechanical products dedicated to healthcare specifications; and allows specifiers to enjoy and source a complete solution from the world leader in commercial showering, washroom controls, fittings and systems.