Plumbing in the Home/hot water governor?

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Expert: Dana Bostick - 7/10/2009


Question
Hi--We just had a plumber install a shower faucet,It's a Pegasus, estate set, classic collection. The maximum hto we can get is not hot enough for me. Is there a way to adjust for more hot in the mix? We have a tankless water heater currently set at 125 deg. Thanks in advance for you advice.  Ann


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Hello Ann,
This is an "anti-scald" valve. It should have an adjustment in the handle area somewhere.  Look at the directions that came with it. If the plumber didn't leave them, get him to provide them to you, they're yours. Or check with Home Depot, that's where it came from.
Best,
Dana

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Pretty much any residential plumbing questions. For "item specific" details such as a specific model of fixture, I will need to research and there may not be any useful information available. Note: I live and work in Southern California. We do not, as a rule, use hot water or steam heating systems, oil fired boilers or private water wells so my knowledge in those areas is pretty limited. There are others here on AllExerts that can probably answer those questions better.

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Retired Licensed General Contractor with Plumbing, HVAC and Electrical sub-licenses. Active Certified InterNachi Home Inspector and Infrared Thermographer

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