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Apparatus for determining and displaying the temperature of a mixture of two liquid streams, such as hot and cold water mixed in a shower supply line, includes a flow control valve for varying the flow rate of the mixed water independently from adjustment of temperature mixing and control valves. Th

Apparatus for determining and displaying the temperature of a mixture of two liquid streams, such as hot and cold water mixed in a shower supply line, includes a flow control valve for varying the flow rate of the mixed water independently from adjustment of temperature mixing and control valves. The apparatus includes structure for more uniformly mixing the two streams and for providing improved homogeneity of temperature in the mixture. A baffle is provided at the inlet of the device for redirecting the incoming mixture to a mixing chamber prior to exposure of a thermometer thereto. The flow control valve increases back pressure at the outlet thereby further to improve temperature uniformity of the outlet stream. The apparatus may be installed intermediate existing plumbing connections and does not require the use of specialized shower heads.

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Regulating apparatus for regulating a temperature of a liquid mixture provided as a mixture of two streams of liquid at first and second temperatures, comprising: inlet means connected for providing said liquid mixture to the regulating apparatus; a chamber within said regulating apparatus receiving

Regulating apparatus for regulating a temperature of a liquid mixture provided as a mixture of two streams of liquid at first and second temperatures, comprising: inlet means connected for providing said liquid mixture to the regulating apparatus; a chamber within said regulating apparatus receiving said liquid mixture from said inlet means; a temperature sensing means disposed within said chamber for detecting the temperature of said liquid mixture provided by said inlet means; and flow control means, comprising a valve structure disposed at an outlet of said chamber, for controlling flow of said liquid mixture from said chamber to an outlet from said regulating apparatus said inlet means including mixing means for more thoroughly mixing said liquid mixture provided to said temperature detecting means than in the mixture provided by a supply line for said liquid, said mixing means comprising baffle means, said baffle means including a baffle shaped for deflecting flow of said liquid mixture and for redirecting said flow, together with a second baffle means, oriented for receiving the redirected flow from said first mentioned baffle means and for further redirecting said flow towards said temperature sensing means.