Can you adjust temperature on shower valve?
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Can you adjust temperature on shower valve?
The mixture of hot water and cold water available in a shower or tub can be adjusted at the shower valve stem, the part found under the faucet.
How do you adjust the temperature on a thermostatic valve?
To adjust the temperature supply remove the plastic cap on top of the valve and adjust with a close fitting spanner. To increase the temperature turn anti-clockwise To decrease the temperature turn clockwise To set the valve to a maximum recommended mixed water temperature, see table below.
What is the button on a thermostatic shower for?
Thermostatic shower valves help to regulate water temperature and prevent scalding.
Why is my thermostatic shower too hot?
If you book one of our plumbers, they can advise you on the best solution. Thermostatic mixer showers: If the temperature of your thermostatic mixer shower keeps fluctuating wildly (getting boiling hot or freezing cold), the thermostatic cartridge probably needs replacing.
Why can’t I regulate my shower temperature?
The problem could just be an old, faulty shower lever, in which case you should try replacing it. But if you have a relatively new faucet, take a quick look at your shower set up. Is there a single-control lever? If so, it most likely uses a pressure-balancing mixing valve, which could be the culprit.
Why is my shower not getting hot UK?
Your problem could be as simple as the temperature setting being programmed to a low level. Or, with electric water heaters, you might find that an element is worn down, causing the water to only heat up for a short amount of time, or not at all in some instances.
How does the thermostatic valve work?
When the room temperature changes, a capsule in the valve head contracts or expands, which moves a pin in the valve body causing it either to open or close. If it gets too warm in the room, expansion of the capsule will cause the pin to close the valve – slowing the movement of hot water into the radiator.
