Apparition

Are people THAT stupid that they can't work out that if they run a hot and cold tap together at even speeds, anyone then getting into a bath won't get scalded ?

Just heard implemetations are going to be put in place in new builds which will prevent the hot tap being used to fill a bath ...... how they are going to do that is beyond me.
Yve

fitzscoob

The same people that cant work the tap system, drive a few tonnes of metal about every day. Scary thought!

The population should have to sit a general intelligence exam, to allow them to persue dangerous hobbies such as, using the kettle, hot taps, using sharp knifes, and driving a car.

Anyone that fails should be put on a boat and pushed out to sea.

jasey

Simple - they'll connect the Hot tap to the Cold Pipe

BOB.T

That's far too dangerous!

OllyK

Any link to more info??

sti-04!!

So how are you going to have a hot bath ??

lightning101

What if you want to scrub the bath clean with very hot water

Are you sure these aren't houses for 'special people'

Spoon

What, like muppet accommodation?

STi wanna Subaru

iTrader: (1)

Two monkeys in a bath.



One goes - "ooh ooh ohh aahh aahh oooohhh"





Second one goes - "well put some cold water in then!"

lightning101

My doctor says i'm impotent, so I have to live somewhere impotent

I even wear a sharp suit on occasion

Spoon

Unfortunately you miss heard your doctor.

You need to live somewhere in Potent. Potent is a little known ward attached to the main hospital.

KiwiGTI

I think it's probably a good idea, I'm sure there are a lerg amount of toddlers and babies scolded each year because of hot taps.

lightning101

They could also put signs on doors saying "turn handle and push door to enter"

KiwiGTI

That doesn't work, I've seen many people pushing doors when it clearly says "Pull" and vice versa.

Spoon

No, it'll be because of thick people using hot taps.

lightning101

So its a case of 'if in doubt, they're stupid'

TopBanana

I think this is a great idea. Mixer taps are so much better in sinks too

jasey

Never mind stopping hot water coming out of your taps.

This is more like it http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060313/...1Fa2KkAGms0NUE



and a link to the real story
http://www.buildstore.co.uk/news.html

lightning101

What if you only have 'x' amount of litres of hot water left in your tank ?

At least if you empty it, you then know how much cold water to add.

If you use a mixer and the hot tank empties then you get a cold bath

fitzscoob

even if they have a mixer tap, if they turn the hot tap too far, the water and the tap itself will get hot.

Holy Ghost

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i'd say that's more to do with parental stupidity and carelessness rather than the deadly risks inherent in *gasp* hot and cold running water.

pressure groups for the brainless, run by the brainless. they'll be wanting a department of bath inspectors next. paid for of course, by the trusty taxpayer. just wait for the inevitable EU directive. god it's enough to make you weep ...

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

unless they are called Stretch Armstrong htf do they reach the taps?

Holy Ghost

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stretch armstrong? 70s toy icon. marvellous. i know it's a breach of etiquette but can we play "guess your age?"

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

my mum told me about it

*cough*

lightning101

More than 40 and less than 50

jasey

You must be over 70 or dead posh

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

when i am as old as you i will deffo worry

KiwiGTI

A 12 month + year old could easily stand and manage to turn on the hot tap or get burnt by the tap being "hot" as well as the water.

Yes, thick adults are to blame but I'm sure the is still a duty to protect kids who are left alone in the bathroom (even for 5+ seconds) or where the thermostat for the water temperature is turned up too high.

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

lol, if the bathroom is upstairs then they would need long legs as well


btw, my hot tap is furthest away from the edge so no problemo

Holy Ghost

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neither. but as the adage goes, manners maketh man - and woman. as do good shoes incidentally.