Can a Broken Thermostatic Shower Head Be Used as a Regular Shower

If the bathroom is installed with a thermostatic shower but unfortunately malfunctions，can it still be used as a regular shower？

一、Can a broken thermostatic shower be used as a regular one

Yes，it can。The difference between a thermostatic shower and a regular shower is that the former has a check valve at the water inlet，which can adjust the pressure difference between hot and cold water，ensuring a more stable output temperature。In contrast，a regular shower may not provide proper temperature adjustment，potentially resulting in either cold water or extremely hot water，which can pose safety risks。

When a thermostatic shower is damaged，it is usually due to a problem with the regulating valve core，leading to unstable temperature control。When adjusting the temperature，you need to treat it as a regular shower，and subsequent repairs may require replacing the valve core to restore normal water flow。

二、How to correctly use a thermostatic shower

1、If you choose this type of shower，note that the normal water pressure range should be between 0。05MPA and 0。6MPA。Additionally，make sure that the hot and cold water pipes are not connected improperly。Typically，the hot water pipe must be installed on the left，while the cold water pipe should be on the right—never mix them up。

2、When installing，make sure to clean the area thoroughly to prevent any sand or hard objects from damaging the seals and other components。Follow the user manual for proper installation。

3、The thermostatic shower faucet does not have a heating function，so you need to set the water heater temperature between 60 degrees Celsius and 75 degrees Celsius。When using it，adjust the left water temperature control to around 40 degrees Celsius or lower。

4、During actual use，there are knobs on both sides of the faucet: turning them forward will decrease the water temperature，while turning them backward will increase it。However，it cannot be turned past 40 degrees。If you want higher water temperatures，you need to press the red button above the knob while continuing to turn it backward。

In summary：The information above explains whether a broken thermostatic shower can be used as a regular shower。In principle，it is possible，but safety should be prioritized during use，and ensure that the water pressure does not fall below 0.02MPA。