System and method for providing tempered fluid

A decontamination apparatus comprising:

• a fluid supply source,
• a first fluid line receiving fluid from the source,
• a heat exchange assembly receiving fluid from the source and configured to heat the fluid and provide a heated second fluid stream,
• a mixing valve comprising a valve body formed to include a first fluid inlet to receive fluid from the first fluid line, a second fluid inlet to receive the heated second fluid stream from said heat exchange assembly, and a mixed fluid outlet,
• a restrictor adapted and configured for creating a pressure drop in the first fluid line;
• a nozzle coupled to the mixed fluid outlet configured to discharge the mixed fluid;
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• a pair of wheels;
• wherein said heat exchange assembly, said mixing valve, said restrictor, and said nozzle are adapted and configured to be supported by said wheels during transport.

A decontamination apparatus comprising:

• a fluid heater,
• a cold fluid supply line,
• a hot fluid supply line for supplying hot fluid from the fluid heater to a thermostatic mixing valve,
• the thermostatic mixing valve having a hot fluid inlet for receiving fluid from said heater, a cold fluid inlet for receiving fluid from the cold fluid supply line, and a mixed fluid outlet for supplying fluid to a mixed fluid supply line;
• at least one means for restricting flow of the cold fluid in the cold fluid line;
• an emergency fixture connected to the mixed fluid supply line for supplying fluid therefrom to a user and configured to deliver the mixed fluid at a flow rate and pattern to at least a portion of the user's body, and
• a diffuser containing fluid and coupled between the hot fluid supply line and the thermostatic mixing valve for mixing fluid within the diffuser with fluid received from the mixed fluid outlet.