These are the 6 Best Water Mixing Valves of 2023 [Expert Recommendation]

Water mixing valves are important if you want to save your family member from accidentally scalding and want to adjust the water temperature. It also prevents bacteria and mold growth.

Among the listed best water mixing valves, Watts is more popular and widely used, besides Guardian water mixing valve has more features but is expensive, Cash Acme water mixing valves are reasonable. Atmama, Taco, and Wilkins are also popular for water mixing valves.

These are the 6 Best Water Mixing Valves

Top Pick: Watts USG-B-M2 3/8″ Thermostatic Mixing Valve
Editor’s Choice: Guardian G3600LF Tempering Valve
Best Overall: Cash Acme 24643 Mixing Valve with Corrugated
Best Design: Thermostatic Mixing Valve
Best Performance: Zurn 3/4″ Fnpt Thermostatic Mixing Valve

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Watts USG-B-M2 3/8″ Thermostatic Mixing Valve

Specifications

Inlet Size: 3/8 in
Outlet Size: 3/8 in
Max. Pressure: 150 psi
Temp. Range: 80 to 120 Degrees F
Flow Rate: 0.5 to 2.5 gpm
Inlet type: Compression
Weight: ‎10.1 ounces.
Material: Stainless Steel, Bronze
Height: 3 3/8 in
Width: 3 3/16 in
Key features: Durable, Compact Design, Commercial & Residential.

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The Watts Tempering Valve can be used as a Thermostatic Control valve for under the sink. Watts hot water mixing valve body material is stainless steel so the durability is high.

The drawback of the thermostatic mixing valve is the Low Flow Rate. It is only 0.5 to 2.5 GPM. Though its Flow Rate is low, you can use the mixing valve for residential and commercial purposes.

In the Watts mixing valve, the maximum pressure is 150 psi and the temperature range is 80 to 120 degrees F. The inlet connection type is compression.

Pros

The body material is stainless steel.
Long-lasting and prevent corrosion.
Two outlet connection is available.
Compact design.

Cons

The flow rate is low.

Guardian G3600LF Tempering Valve

Specifications

Inlet Size: 1/2 in
Outlet Size: 1/2 in
Max. Pressure: 150 psi
Temp. Range: 85 to 140 degree F
Flow Rate: 2 to 6 gpm
Inlet type: Compression
Weight: 10 ounces
Material: Brass and bronze.
Height: 10 in
Width: 9 in
Key features: Thermostatic Mixing Valve, Analog display.

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For emergency face or eye wash, you can install the Guardian G3600LF as a faucet mixing valve. Besides, you can use it as an RV shower mixing valve and bath thermostatic mixing valve.

It has a diameter, with this you can always observe the temperature of the outlet water. The valve is made of Brass and it is lead-free. The hot and cold mixing valve can be used for residential and commercial purposes.

Pros

Analog display keeps you updated.
Adjustable tempering valve.
Prevent the risk of accidental scalding.
Ergonomically designed and constructed.

Cons

The price is high than the others.

Cash Acme 24643 Mixing Valve with Corrugated

Specifications

Inlet Size: 3/4 in
Outlet Size: 3/4 in
Max. Pressure: 150 psi
Temp. Range: 90 to 130 Degrees F
Flow Rate:
Inlet type: NPT
Weight: 3.52 pound
Material: DZR Brass
Height: 2 in
Width: 9 3/8 in
Key features: Sharkbite, Protection, Cost effective, Comfort, Safety.

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Cash Acme is one of the leading companies for manufacturing Water Heater Mixing Valve and also Commercial Hot Water Mixing valve and Thermal Mixing Valve.

Temperature mixing valve provides you comfort by increasing usable hot water located on the water heater. The digital water mixing valve always observes the water temperature which is delivered through the valve and it minimizes accidental scalding.

The mixing valve is also cost-effective for this you have to add a Tank Booster Pro Thermostatic Mixing Valve. It will help the tank store water at a higher temperature.

Pros

Accessories are cheap.
Easy to install.
Long lasting.
With SharkBite easily connect to copper, CPVC, or PEX tubing.

Cons

You need some accessories for optimal service.

Thermostatic Mixing Valve

Specifications

Inlet Size: 1/2 in
Outlet Size: 1/2 in
Temp. Range: 68 to 122 degree F.
Inlet type: NPT
Weight: ‎1.28 pounds
Material: Brass
Height: 4.13 in
Width: 2.05 in

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The Atmama Tempering Valve has two 1/2 NPT connections for hot and cold water. The temperature of inlet cold water connection is 34 to 84 degrees F and the inlet hot water temperature is 113 to 210 degree F. The outlet water temperature range is 68 to 122 degrees F.

The body material is premium and solid brass, so its durability is long. The Tempering valve is easy to operate.

Pros

Handle is easy to adjust /turn.
Perfect for RV and Boat tank.
Rust and corrosion-resistant.

Cons

It has only one outlet.

Taco Mixing Valve

Specifications

Inlet Size: 3/4 in
Outlet Size: 3/4 in
Max. Pressure: 200 psi
Temp. Range: 85 Degrees to 176 Degrees F
Flow Rate: 1 to 20 gpm
Inlet type: Union Sweat
Weight: 1.69 pounds
Material: Brass
Height: 5 in
Overall Width: 5 5/13 in
Key features: Quick fix, Temperature Strip, Protect from injury.

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The Taco hot water mixing valve’s Air Flow Capacity is 350 cubic feet per minute. The Flow Rate of the hot and cold water mixer valve is started from 1 gpm to 20 gpm. The Hot Cold water mixing valve is made of Brass and it is long-lasting.

The Inlet and Outlet type of the mixing valves is Union Sweat and the size is 5 in Height and Width 5 25/64 in. If you want you can use the mixing valve under the sink.

The weight is only 1.69 pound, the temperature range is 85 to 176 degrees F and the maximum pressure is 200 PSI which is enough as a hot water tempering valve.

Pros

Easy to install.
Includes Temperature Strip.
Super built-quality.
Durable brass construction.

Cons

The knob is old-fashioned.

Zurn 3/4″ Fnpt Thermostatic Mixing Valve

Specifications

Inlet Size: Inlet Size: 3/8 in
Outlet Size: 3/8 in
Max. Pressure: 145 psi
Temp. Range: 95 to 115 Degrees F
Flow Rate: 0.5 to 3.10 gpm
Inlet type: Compression
Weight: 2.03 Pounds
Material: Low-Lead Bronze
Height: 4 27/32 in
Width: 4 3/16 in
Key features: Point of use, Suitable for multiple fixtures

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The mixing valve is made with low lead bronze and with nickel coating. So it is the corrosion resistance and the durability is long. The inlet type is FNPT and the outlet type is FNPT. The inlet size is 3/8 in and outlet size 3/8 in.

The flow rate is 0.5 gpm to 3.10 gpm which is enough for any point of use. The inlet hot water temperature range is 120 to 195 degrees F and the inlet cold water temperature is 40 degrees to 75 degrees F.

Pros

Suitable for multiple fixtures.
It is designed for point of use.
Easy to install.
Rust and corrosion resistance.

Cons

It has no diameter.

How we select these products

Mixing valve is very important part of water fixtures. I select those mixing valves that have high flow rate, easy to install, easy to operate, are rust-resistant, have suitable temperature rage, standard inlet outlet size. I also analyzed the customer reviews. After all research, I make the list above those are wide uses and recommended.

These are the 6 Best Water Mixing Valves of 2023 [Expert Recommendation]

These are the 6 Best Water Mixing Valves

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