Tempero Systems Inc. Proposal for a Shower Temperature Control
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Tempero Systems Inc. Proposal for a Shower Temperature Control
School of Engineering Science Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6 [email protected] September 20, 2004 Dr. Andrew Rawicz School of Engineering Science Simon Fraser University Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6 Re: ENSC 340 Project Proposal for TemperSure Dear Dr. Rawicz, Please find attached a copy of the Tempero TemperSure project proposal. With the TemperSure system installed, a user can set the desired temperature for the shower and TemperSure will maintain that temperature. In addition, the temperature sensing module can be detached and used as a portable scalding prevention device. Our purpose is to eliminate the cases of scalding of children. Our proposal contains more information on the purpose of our project, some of the solutions we considered, and the solution we devised. Our plan to build TemperSure includes a detailed timeline for a completed model by December 2004 and a budget with sources of funding we will explore. Tempero is composed of four highly competent fourth year electronics and computer engineering students with diverse strengths and technical experiences. In the attached proposal, you can find more information on Mr. Stephen Au-Yeung, Mr. Francis Merin, Ms. Linda Ni, Mr. Victor Tai, and Mr. Jason Wong, and their role within Tempero Systems. If you have any questions or comments please to contact us by e-mail at [email protected]. Alternatively, you may contact me directly by telephone at 604-254-7492. Sincerely, Jason Wong CEO Tempero Systems Enclosure: Tempero Systems project proposal for TemperSure Enclosure: Tempero Systems project proposal for TemperSure Proposal for Shower Temperature Control System Copyright © 2004 Tempero Systems Executive Summary Do you hate it when you are taking a shower and suddenly, because someone in the house is doing laundry, flushing a toilet, or washing dishes, the water becomes so frigid it causes you to stop or jump out of the shower? Or consider the opposite case when the water in your shower becomes too hot and starts to burn your skin. A study done by Health Canada [2000] shows that out of all pediatric hospital cases, about a third (32.4%) are because of injuries due to scalding by hot water because of human error [4], that is, someone had mistakenly either turned on the hot water or turned off the cold water. Another 12.3% of the cases are of children being scalded when put into water, either in the bathtub or sink, that was too hot [4]. Tempero Systems proposes to prevent such injuries which account for half (44.7%) of pediatric hospital cases with TemperSure. TemperSure is a temperature control system for the shower, which consists of two valueadded features: a portable scalding prevention shower head add-on, and motorized valves and solenoid valves for on-demand temperature adjustments and emergency water stoppage. With the full TemperSure system installed, you simply set a desired temperature on the digital display and turn on the shower. You can step into the shower without worrying about the temperature changing, not to mention the comfort of having the temperature of your shower catered to your need. If the water pressure does happen to change, TemperSure is equipped with motorized valves that will automatically adjust to maintain the temperature. In extreme cases where the water temperature cannot be maintained, the shower will stop running assuring you will never be scaled by water much too hot for your skin. To continue the shower, you turn on the shower as you did before starting your shower. Tempero Systems consists of five engineering students from Simon Fraser University with backgrounds and strengths in both hardware and software. Group members also have diverse coop experience bringing diverse assets to Tempero. Most importantly, all team members are hard working individuals with great communications skills, which results in excellent team dynamics at Tempero. We have allotted a four-month development cycle, with a completion date of December 5th, 2004, for TemperSure, which includes completion of a working model, functional specifications, design specifications, and a post-mortem. The costs associated with TemperSure are estimated, with careful allowances, at $620 CND. Funding of TemperSure will come from various funds we are applying to, along with asking for donations. ii Proposal for Shower Temperature Control System Copyright © 2004 Tempero Systems Table of Contents Executive Summary ............................................................................................................ ii Table of Contents............................................................................................................... iii List of Figures .................................................................................................................... iv List of Tables ..................................................................................................................... iv Glossary ............................................................................................................................. iv 1. Introduction................................................................................................................ 1 2. System Overview ....................................................................................................... 2 3. Possible Design Solutions.......................................................................................... 3 3.1. Employing a Care Giver ..................................................................................... 3 3.2. Safety Control Valves ......................................................................................... 3 3.3. Digitally Controlled Shower System .................................................................. 3 4. Proposed Design Solution.......................................................................................... 4 5. Sources of Information .............................................................................................. 5 6. Finances ..................................................................................................................... 6 6.1. Budget ................................................................................................................. 6 6.2. Funding ............................................................................................................... 6 7. Schedule..................................................................................................................... 7 8. Team Organization..................................................................................................... 9 9. Company Profile ........................................................................................................ 9 10. Conclusion ............................................................................................................... 11 11. References................................................................................................................ 12 iii Proposal for Shower Temperature Control System Copyright © 2004 Tempero Systems List of Figures Figure 1: Shower Temperature Control System Overview................................................. 2 Figure 2: Schematic of Shower Temperature Control System ........................................... 4 Figure 3: Gantt Chart of Project Deliverables and Major Milestones ................................ 7 Figure 4: Gantt Chart of Research and Design Tasks......................................................... 7 Figure 5: Gantt Chart of Assembly and Development Tasks ............................................. 8 Figure 6: Gantt Chart of Integration and Testing Tasks ..................................................... 8 List of Tables Table 1: Advantages/Disadvantages of ASSE 1016 Safety Control Valves ...................... 3 Table 2: Project Budget ...................................................................................................... 6 Glossary ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering ESSEF Engineering Science Student Endowment Fund TemperSure Shower Temperature Control System by Tempero Systems HW Hardware Type P Pressure Balanced Valve specified in ASSE Standard #1016 SW Software Type T Thermostatic Valve specified in ASSE Standard #1016 Type T/P Combined Thermostatic/Pressure Balanced Valve specified in ASSE Standard #1016 iv Proposal for Shower Temperature Control System Copyright © 2004 Tempero Systems 1. Introduction A survey conducted by Powers, a manufacturer of temperature controls, in May 2004 indicates that 92% of hotel rooms surveyed have showers that deliver water at scalding temperatures greater than 115ºF (51ºC) [6]. Many people, especially children, are burned by hot water yearly. A study done by Health Canada indicates the cause of 32.4% of children injured by hot water is human error where someone has turned on the hot water or turned off the cold water [4]. For the average home user, shower and bath temperature control is achieved by adjusting shower/faucet handles while cautiously sensing with one’s hand the water temperature delivered by a water fixture. For a user in the shower, scalding may occur because of water flow changes caused by simultaneous usage of water by others in the house. For the hotel patron, there is an increased danger for scalding because of the greater chance of simultaneous showers/baths. The conventional “adjust-and-feel” method of temperature control must be used but again is no guarantee of the comfort and safety of the water temperature provided by the shower. Pressure balancing valves on shower/bath fixtures may regulate water temperature, however, manufacturers of these valves suggest that their temperature stop limits should be periodically adjusted to maintain temperature control in the midst of water temperature changes [6]. Water temperatures cannot simply be made lower but must be maintained at 50º C (122º F) for water flowing through pipes to prevent the growth of a pneumoniacausing bacterium known as Legionella [6]. Temperature regulating valves and combination temperature/pressure regulating valves are possible yet costly alternatives [3]. The goals of our project are to reduce the need for the “adjust-and-feel” method of temperature control, and to develop a solution to ensure comfort and most of all, safety, for shower/bath users. We also aim at providing a solution for automatically adjusting to water temperature changes for commercial/institutional uses to reduce the need for manual valve maintenance. We at Tempero Systems envision designing, developing, and testing an electronic temperature control system for showers/baths. The following document provides an overview of our project in terms of design considerations, sources of information, financial considerations, project schedule, and team dynamics. A profile of members is also included. 1 Proposal for Shower Temperature Control System Copyright © 2004 Tempero Systems 2. System Overview The Tempero Systems TemperSure is an electronically controlled bath system, which allows users to control the water temperature via a digital control panel. It includes two electronically controlled valves for adjusting the flow rate for hot and cold water, a microprocessor for signal processing, and a control panel for usability. Water temperature is monitored through a temperature-sensing unit located in between the shower pipe and the showerhead. The system is designed with a three temperature preset memory function so different household members can enjoy an ideal shower every time. In addition to the evident user conveniences, the temperature sensing unit, located just before the showerhead, is also a portable scalding prevention device. When water temperature reaches 45 ºC (113 ºF), a built-in solenoid valve will shut off the water supply to prevent the user from being scalded. Figure 1: Shower Temperature Control System Overview 2 Proposal for Shower Temperature Control System Copyright © 2004 Tempero Systems 3. Possible Design Solutions 3.1. Employing a Care Giver A personal care giver could monitor elderly persons or children while showing. However, hiring a care giver is costly and would require continuous service costs. In addition, individuals have their own tastes when it comes to a comfortable shower temperature. Even with the employment of a care giver, changes in cold water flow within the plumbing system cannot possibly be anticipated. The care giver still needs to adjust the water temperature manually and unfortunately can only assist a person after a scalding incident, but not prevent it altogether. 3.2. Safety Control Valves Safety control valves specified by the American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE) in Standard #1016 include pressure balancing (Type P), thermostatic, or temperatureregulating (Type T), and combination temperature/pressure-regulating (Type T/P) valves that are attached to fixtures that can be adjusted by shower users [1]. Each of the safety valves has advantages and disadvantages as given in Table 1. Table 1: Advantages/Disadvantages of ASSE 1016 Safety Control Valves 1 Type P [7] Advantages • Inexpensive • Protection from water pressure changes Type T [7]1 • Protection from water temperature changes Type T/P • Adjustments based on both temperature and pressure changes [7] Disadvantages • Susceptible to water temperature changes • Requires periodic manual adjustment of temperature limit stop • Susceptible to water pressure changes • More expensive than Type P • More expensive than Type T [3] 3.3. Digitally Controlled Shower System The implementation of the shower system that digitally controls water temperature offers users enhancements in reducing the potential of harm or shock from cold or hot water temperature changes provided by a shower. By setting the desired temperature and one click on the switch, users can enjoy a comfortable stream of water. There are different ways of designing and implementing the shower system in terms of device components and system schematics. Ondine, a company of Interbath, Inc., an international manufacturer of shower products, markets an expensive luxury electronic shower system with the functionality just described [5]. 1 All points in this column are from [7]. 3 Proposal for Shower Temperature Control System Copyright © 2004 Tempero Systems 4. Proposed Design Solution Figure 2 provides a schematic of the proposed design for our shower temperature control system. Cold Water Hot Water Figure 2: Schematic of Shower Temperature Control System (M = Motor-driven valve, S = Solenoid valve) With the system in Figure 2, several design goals must be met when considering the type of implementation: • • • Shutoff water flow in the event of water temperature exceeding a threshold Set desired temperature via a user friendly interface Maintain a set temperature within a range of ±1 ºC With these goals in mind, the design of the electronic shower system will consist of two plunger (gate) type valves controlling the hot/cold water pipes and a solenoid valve after the mixing point to control water flow. The plunger valves will have the same radius as the water pipes so that they can be driven easily. Using DC motors for changing valve positions, the cost of the system is reduced while maintaining the precise movements we require from the valves. The placement of flow control valves along the hot/cold water pipes allows for more refinement in the mixture of water. Each pipe is independently capable of changing its water flow according to commands from the microcontroller. The solenoid valve after the mixing point allows us to shut off the water flow quickly in the event that the water temperature rises over a set point. 4 Proposal for Shower Temperature Control System Copyright © 2004 Tempero Systems Our proposed design can be separated into two major modules: • The shower head, LCD display panel and control panel and the motor-controlled valves • The temperature sensing unit with solenoid valves For future commercialized systems, the two modules can be sold separately, giving customers a choice in system flexibility. Module 2 can be used as a simple, portable scalding prevention device while the addition of Module 1 in combination of Module 2 provides stable and constant output temperature. Considering time and budget constraints, the complete system will be only a proof-ofconcept prototype designed to be integrated with an existing shower plumbing system. In addition, adherence to ASSE Standard 1070-2004 for temperature limiting devices [2] is beyond the scope of the project but could be considered when developing a final marketable prototype. 5. Sources of Information Our group was inspired by an idea proposed by Chao Cheng for reducing the occurrence of hot water scalding. Cheng is currently the Manager of Technical Support for the School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University. His idea is a device that could be retrofitted onto existing shower heads and be used in hotel suites for warning the elderly of dangerous scalding temperatures. We will adopt and elaborate his concept to prevent shower accidents proactively using the design solution proposed in the previous section. After listening to our project plan, he has shown interest in the development of the project and has gladly offered his assistance during the course of the project. Faculty members at Simon Fraser University are also a great source for information and support. During our research, Dr. Shahram Payandeh, with his expertise on mechanics and robotics, has suggested types of valves to use, ways to calculate torque required to turn on valves and methods to attach the motors to the valves. In addition, Dr. Albert Leung, who specializes in microsensor and actuator fabrication, has offered opinions on possible thermoprobe materials. The Internet has been a tremendous resource for our project. We have been able to contact the technical department of ASCO Valve Inc. through e-mail for information on the different types of valves available in the industry. ASCO Valve Inc is a well-known company specializing in fluid control mechanics; their expertise in that area will be welcomed since most of our team members have little knowledge of fluid control implementation. The Honeywell website contains many documents on underground water heating control logic, which may be useful in developing our temperature control module. These documents not only provide possible implementation ideas, but also have real life examples on some of the implementation. Likewise, the Omega Engineering Inc. and the National Semiconductor websites provide a wealth of information on various temperature sensor implementations and practical guidelines for applications. 5 Proposal for Shower Temperature Control System Copyright © 2004 Tempero Systems 6. Finances 6.1. Budget Table 2 shows the estimated cost for the development of TemperSure. The parts indicated include all minor associated parts such as resistors, capacitors, and wires. The costs will be updated as numbers that are more concrete are realized. We will attempt to reduce costs by asking part distributors for evaluation/sample parts. The estimated costs in Table 2 below are taken from DigiKey2, unless otherwise noted. Table 2: Project Budget Part Motorized Valves (two units) · ½ inch valves3 · DC geared motors · IR sensors · Mounting equipment · H-bridge User Input · LED display · Push buttons Temperature Sensing Unit · Pipe2 · Temperature sensors4 · Thermometer circuit Power Supply Solenoid Stop Valve Microcontroller Piping3 10% contingency Total Cost Estimated Cost ($CND) 220 15 120 20 50 15 15 10 5 65 5 50 10 30 135 50 50 55 $620 6.2. Funding In order to fund the costly research and development of TemperSure, we will be applying for various grants and asking for donations. In particular, we will be applying to the Engineering Science Student Endowment Fund (ESSEF) and the Wighton Engineering Development Fund. Approaching faculty members for donations is another avenue of funding we plan to explore. In case funding does not materialize, or we obtain partial funding, each member of Tempero has agreed to contribute up to $150, which should cover all costs associated with TemperSure. Team members are purchase parts on their own, however, costs will be divided evenly among all members. 2 www.digikey.ca Based on costs from Home Depot 4 Based on costs from www.omega.com 3 6 Proposal for Shower Temperature Control System Copyright © 2004 Tempero Systems 7. Schedule The Gantt charts in Figures 3 to 6 present the scheduling of deliverables, milestones, and project tasks to be completed from September 2004 to December 2004. Aug Sep Sep Sep Sep Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 Project Proposal 09/20 First Progress Report 10/04 Functional Specification 10/18 Design Specification 11/01 Second Progress Report 11/15 Post-Mortem Report 12/08 Extra Documentation 12/01 Component Research & Selection 10/20 Preliminary Mechanical/Electrical HW Designs 10/12 Mechanical/Electrical HW Assembly 10/21 Softw are Development 10/23 Integration of SW & HW Modules 11/07 Testing & Troubleshooting 11/21 Post-Testing & Last-Minute Modifications 12/05 Figure 3: Gantt Chart of Project Deliverables and Major Milestones A ug 31 Sep 7 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Oct 5 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 No v 2 Temperature Senso r & Valves Research M icro co ntro ller Research Test, Evaluate, & Select Co mpo nents P urchase Co mpo nents/Wait fo r Delivery Design: System Co mmunicatio n Circuits Design: Temp. Senso r Signal A cquisitio n/Co nditio ning Circuits Design: Valve Senso r Signal A cquisitio n/Co nditio ning Circuits Design: Valve Co upler, Sho wer Head Extensio n, Temperature Co ntro l P anel Figure 4: Gantt Chart of Research and Design Tasks 7 Proposal for Shower Temperature Control System Oct 5 Copyright © 2004 Tempero Systems Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 A ssembly: System Co mmunicatio n Circuits A ssembly: Temperature Senso r Signal A cq. & Co nd. Circuits A ssembly: Valve Senso r Signal A cq. & Co nd. Circuits A ssembly: M o to r-Valve Co upler, Sho wer Head Extensio n, Temperature Co ntro l P anel Develo pment: System Co mmunicatio n SW Develo pment: Temperature Senso r A cquisitio n SW Develo pment: M o to r Co ntro l SW Develo pment: Temperature Co ntro l SW - B asic User Functio nality & User Interface Figure 5: Gantt Chart of Assembly and Development Tasks Oct 10 Oct 17 Oct 24 Oct 31 No v 7 No v 14 No v 21 No v 28 Dec 5 Dec 12 Dec 19 Integratio n: System Co mmunicatio n SW & HW Integratio n: Temperature Senso r SW & HW Integratio n: Valve Senso r SW & HW Integratio n: M o to r Co ntro l SW & HW Integratio n: M o to r Co ntro l SW & Valve Senso r SW Test and Tro ublesho o t: Iso lated Senso r Circuits Test and Tro ublesho o t: Iso lated M echanical HW Test and Tro ublesho o t: Iso lated SW Test and Tro ublesho o t: Integrated M o dules P o st-Testing M o dificatio ns Last-M inute Testing/M o dificatio n Figure 6: Gantt Chart of Integration and Testing Tasks 8 Proposal for Shower Temperature Control System Copyright © 2004 Tempero Systems 8. Team Organization Tempero Systems is composed of five members, all from the Engineering Science program at Simon Fraser University. Each member possesses a high work ethic, excellent communication skills, and co-op experience. Additionally, each of us is on track to graduate with an honours degree. Our team will function with each member having defined tasks. We will divide our project tasks into major blocks, and have sub-teams of two or three people complete each block. One of our goals is to keep other team members abreast to each part of the project by keeping extensive documentation as progress is made. The documentation will include everything from parts used, diagrams, and references, to general explanation of their design choices. With each team member knowledgeable on each part of the project, sub-teams can easily seek help from other sub-teams. To ensure a high level of productivity, the Tempero Systems members will generally work on tasks that suit their strengths, or areas in which they are comfortable. However, team members are encouraged to stray away from their forte to learn new things and to expand their skill set. Within Tempero Systems, Mr. Merin, Ms. Ni, and Mr. Tai are more skilled in software, whereas Mr. Au-Yeung, and Mr. Wong are more skilled in hardware. A key theme throughout the coordination of our team is efficiency. Our members have other commitments; therefore, we would like to limit the amount of hours devoted to the project. For example, the extensive documentation described above, although tedious, will decrease the amount of time spent composing other documents, and keep other team members informed. We hold meetings in the frequency of three meetings for every 2 weeks, which works out to a meeting every 4-5 days. Jason Wong coordinates and documents the meetings, which are to be under one hour in length. Prior to meetings, members are required to submit progress reports since the last meeting. As a result, we can concentrate on problem solving, and discussing issues to further our progress. In addition to the group members, Tempero Systems is also working closely with other knowledgeable people within the School of Engineering Science at Simon Fraser University. 9. Company Profile Stephen Au-Yeung, Vice President of Operations Stephen Au-Yeung is a fourth year electronics engineering student at Simon Fraser University. His main interests are circuit design and software programming. Some of his previous experiences include taking part in the building process of the new sonar system in the Simon Fraser University 9 Proposal for Shower Temperature Control System Copyright © 2004 Tempero Systems Underwater Research Lab (URL) with Dr. John Bird. He also has exposure to FPGA programming and communication systems. In addition, Stephen has shown strong communication and team management skills, which are important assets for the prosperity of Tempero Systems. Francis Merin, Vice President of Quality Assurance Francis Merin is a fourth year electronics engineering student at Simon Fraser University with interests in telecommunications and signal processing. He completed a research work term with Dr. Shahram Payandeh working on an imaging application for a micromanipulation system. In addition, he has recently completed a work term with Polycom Canada Ltd. where he worked as a test engineer performing audio quality testing of Voice over IP telephones. Francis’s software skills include applications and systems programming using Java, C/C++, and MFC. Francis is a methodical individual whose communication and technical skills will be assets in assuring the overall quality of the TemperSure System. Linda Ni, Vice President of Marketing Linda Ni is a fourth year electronics engineering student at Simon Fraser University. She has developed great interests and abilities in exploring business management and marketing along with her engineering studies. When Linda attended National Tsing-hwa University, she was elected as the vice-president of the Alumna of Taipei Municipal First Girls’ High. She acquired excellent public relations skills while generating awareness of the organization within post secondary institutes. Moreover, Linda previously worked on an awardwinning business plan project and received training for a business communication certificate at the Vancouver Technology Institute. Such experiences grant her a wealth of techniques in new venture marketing. As the Vice President of Marketing of Tempero Systems, Linda is responsible for market research, corporate identity and driving an integrated communication strategy. Victor Tai, Chief Technology Officer Victor Tai is a Computer Engineering student in his fourth year at Simon Fraser University. He has experience in various software programming languages such as C/C++ and Java. Victor has recently completed a work term at the Underwater Research Lab (URL) at Simon Fraser University. During this work term, he has assisted Dr. John Bird in building a new transmitter and repairing an old sonar system. This work term has given Victor exposure to VHDL/FPGA design and Windows programming. With his technical expertise and team management skills, Victor will be an asset to Tempero Systems. Jason Wong, Chief Executive Officer Jason Wong is a fourth year electronics engineering student at Simon Fraser University. He has recently completed a research work term with Dr. Rodney Vaughan where he gained experience with technical writing and self-directed research. He has extensive experience taking a project from electronic schematic to completion, which includes, designing PCBs and cases. Jason’s 10 Proposal for Shower Temperature Control System Copyright © 2004 Tempero Systems software skills include real-time embedded systems, Java, C++, MFC, and assembly. Jason will use his excellent people skills, researched the methods of being a leader, running a team, and managing people, to assure the success of Tempero Systems. 10. Conclusion Burns caused by hot water have been one of the many small, but potentially deadly, dangers people face. Taking a bath or a shower is an event that many people believe to be safe. However, statistics indicate that many injuries occur, especially to children, because of human error. Tempero Systems is committed to developing a product to help eliminate accidental scalding. By applying our technical expertise, our TemperSure system will be beneficial to users of all ages by eliminating the chance of human error. The TemperSure system is a simple, yet effective system designed by our dedicated team members that accommodates different users with their own tastes and comforts. As an advantage in commercialization, the two main modules of the system can appeal to different price points, therefore effectively expanding the target market. The proposed Gantt chart and milestone timeline presents our plan for research and development within the project timeframe. With our proposed budget, sources of information, and dedicated team members, we are confident TemperSure will be a success. 11 Proposal for Shower Temperature Control System Copyright © 2004 Tempero Systems 11. References [1] American Society of Sanitary Engineering. 1996. ASSE Standard #1016-1996 Performance Requirements for Individual Thermostatic, Pressure Balancing, and Combination Pressure Balancing and Thermostatic Control Valves for Individual Fixture Fittings. 19 Sept. 2004 <http://www.asse-plumbing.org/productperformancestandards.html#1016>. [2] American Society of Sanitary Engineering. 2004. ASSE Standard #1070-2004 Performance Requirements for Water Temperature Limiting Devices.19 Sept. 2004 < http://www.asse-plumbing.org/productperformancestandards.html#1070>. [3] Contractor magazine. 2003. Scalding water found in 91% of hotel rooms. 20 Sept. 2004 <http://www.contractormag.com/articles/newsarticle.cfm?newsid=476>. [4] Health Canada. 27 July 2000. Injuries Associated with Tap Water - CHIRPP Injury Reports - Injury Section, Health Surveillance & Epidemiology Division - PPHB - Health Canada. 15 Sept. 2004 <http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/injury-bles/chirpp/injreprapbles/tapwatr_e.html>. [5] Ondine. Ondine Electronic Shower System. 19 Sept. 2004 < http://www.interbath.com/ess.html>. [6] Powers, a division of Watts Water Technologies, Inc. 1 May 2004. Scalding Water Found in Over 92% of Hotel Rooms Surveyed…Legionella also a Risk. 14 Sept. 2004 <http://www.powerscontrols.com/pdf-files/news/HotelRooms_Surveyed.pdf>. [7] Powers, a division of Watts Water Technologies, Inc. 2004. Special Report: Shower valve safety concerns on the rise. 14 Sept. 2004 <http://www.powerscontrols.com/pdffiles/hotdownloads/SHOWER_SAFETY-Special_Report.pdf>. 12