If the final mixed water temperature is greater than the permitted values we recommend that service work is required.
Water tempering valve adjustment.
This is where tempering valves come into play.
A tempering valve keeps the tank hot enough to stop bacterial growth 60 c and provides a lower hot water tap temperature 50 c to help reduce the risk of accidental scalding.
When it comes to hot water tempering valves also known as mixing valves are your number one tool against hot water burns and scalds at home.
Test the water temperature before and after adjusting the limit.
A tempering valve mixes hot and cold water in such a way as to maintain the set temperature of the mixed water at the outlet.
They automatically mix the correct amount of hot water coming out of the water heater with cold water to help maintain a safe water temperature for washing and showering.
At 50ºc the temperature water comes out of fixtures like the bath that time stretches to as long as 2 minutes.
Re adjusting the mixed water temperature.
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Amazon hex key set.
Turn the valve all the way to hot let the shower run for about a minute then collect some water in a cup and measure the.
Mixing valves adjust the temperature of the water that comes out of the hot water heater before it reaches the faucet.
Temperature adjustment prior to adjusting the tempering valve it is necessary for the hot water heater to be switched on and delivering hot water at the recommended temperature.
If the water heater has an adjustable thermostat it is recommended that the thermostat be set to 65ºc.