HAD A NEW TUB PUT INTO ONE OF MY BATHROOMS,
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I am a shower user and have not used it much in the two yrs.ago it was put in. Why do I get lukewarm water out of the hot side, I let it run for over five minutes. The sink across from the tub has hot water...HELP
3 answers
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Couple questions: has the shower/tub always done this? Is the plumbing and valve the same age or is it older? There is a valve (think it is actually called a mixer valve where the water comes into where the handle is. This valve can be adjusted to prevent scalding if you have children or elderly and may just need adjusting. Youtube adjusting a mixer valve for help. Good luck!
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Jan 27, 2014
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I Say if you have a new shower/tub valve with 1 handle in the middle that adjusts both Hot and Cold that you have to adjust the anti-scald feature built in to all new tub/shower valves. Depending on the brand you'll need to get instructions on removing handle ( usually a small set screw) and you might have to remove Eschusion ring. 2 screws that hold the back Chrome/stainless steel that fits on back. As you turn water full hot there is a set screw or ? that stops it. You may have to turn your water of to tub to make this easier. Find make and model on line if you can to get specific instructions. IMPORTANT if you have small children or seniors that use tub/shower please warn them or keep hot at a safe temperature. Please
Charlie Ramone
on Jan 27, 2014
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Both answers are correct. Mixing or anti-scald is set to low. Contact a professional plumber for this fix. Its not something unless your understand how to make these adjustments. Done wrong, you can scald yourself quite quickly.
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
on Jan 27, 2014
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