G Gusterado Messages 5 Feb 3, 2017 #1 Hi Bath mixer tap is running too hot in shower, almost scalding. Other taps seem mostly good temperature. However there is immersion heater in flat. How do I differentiate whether element stat or mixer tap is failing.
Hi Bath mixer tap is running too hot in shower, almost scalding. Other taps seem mostly good temperature. However there is immersion heater in flat. How do I differentiate whether element stat or mixer tap is failing.
P PlumbBobBob Feb 3, 2017 #2 is the tap thermostatic? what temperature is the thermostat set to on the cylinder? oh and welcome to the forums
is the tap thermostatic? what temperature is the thermostat set to on the cylinder? oh and welcome to the forums
jtsplumbing Esteemed Plumber Gas Engineer Subscribed Messages 5,728 Feb 4, 2017 #3 Photo of tap would be helpful ?????????
G Gusterado Messages 5 Feb 5, 2017 #4 Bath is not thermostatic mixer. Cylinder temp is set ad normal as far as I can see.
Riley Plumbers Arms member Plumber Gas Engineer Subscribed Messages 10,833 Feb 5, 2017 #5 I would say if all other outlets are fine then there is a fault with the tap maybe a restriction on the cold side not allowing a decent mix
I would say if all other outlets are fine then there is a fault with the tap maybe a restriction on the cold side not allowing a decent mix