Hot Water Everywhere but Master tub

[GReynolds929]

Code says yes.

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

Point taken but code is one thing and functionality is another. I guess my question should have been, "What are the negative effects, other than violating code, would removal of the device cause to occur?

The reason I ask is that I don't have any in my hovel.

 

[FossilPhill]

Point taken but code is one thing and functionality is another. I guess my question should have been, "What are the negative effects, other than violating code, would removal of the device cause to occur?

The reason I ask is that I don't have any in my hovel.

Its function is to ensure that the water temperature at the tap (fawcet?) cannot reach that which causes skin tissue damage. Some (if not all) of these valves have inbuilt filters that can block, and being a mechanical device, they can malfunction over time.
Keep in mind that bathroom basins and shower bases are mostly made from acrylics these days, and they WILL crack if hight temperature water is applied to them. Tap washers also have a much shorter life span if exposed to very high temperature water, as do flexible hose tails (not sure what you call them in the USA). I am uncertain if the ceramic flick-mixer taps would be affected, but thinking probably not much, if at all.

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

Its function is to ensure that the water temperature at the tap (fawcet?) cannot reach that which causes skin tissue damage. Some (if not all) of these valves have inbuilt filters that can block, and being a mechanical device, they can malfunction over time.
Keep in mind that bathroom basins and shower bases are mostly made from acrylics these days, and they WILL crack if hight temperature water is applied to them. Tap washers also have a much shorter life span if exposed to very high temperature water, as do flexible hose tails (not sure what you call them in the USA). I am uncertain if the ceramic flick-mixer taps would be affected, but thinking probably not much, if at all.

I appreciate the insight!