Lukewarm water in the shower/hot out of cold in sink.

GAbernathy · Oct 21, 2008, 04:53 AM

Hi,

We bought this house 6 months ago. We have 2 issues with plumbing. 1) The shower water has a single handle. We turn it as far as it will go to hot and the water that comes out is barely lukewarm. We don't have any problems with hot water in any other place in the house, which leads to the other problem. 2) The kitchen sink -- it has a 2 handle faucet. When we turn on the cold water, the water is cold for 1-2 seconds, then it turns hot for about 5-6 seconds and then back cold. The closest plumber is about 30 miles so I was hoping that it could be something that we could fix ourselves. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

GAbernathy

GAbernathy · Oct 27, 2008, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GAbernathy

Hi,

I'll get the pictures and try to figure out how to post them on Monday, 10/27.

Thanks!!

Geri

OK, I think I have the attachments (pictures) on here. I took one with the cover on, one with the cover off and one of the parts that were between the handle and the unit that is in the wall.

Let me know if you got the pictures......

Thanks!! Geri

Milo Dolezal · Oct 27, 2008, 08:08 AM

If I am not mistaken, the one in the middle is the one that prevents handle from turning further onto the hot water side.

Do this: Take channel locks and turn water on all the way to the hot side. See if you get hotter water.

GAbernathy · Oct 27, 2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Milo Dolezal

If I am not mistake, the one in the middle is the one that prevents handle from turning on further on hot water side.

Dp this: Take channel locks and turn water on all the way to the hot side. See if you get hotter water.

You are the greatest!! It is hotter!! Thank you so much!!! You have a great day!!!

Milo Dolezal · Oct 27, 2008, 10:28 AM

Thank you for your compliment...

You are not done yet.....

Now, when you re-reinstall the small washers, as posted in your third photo, then: the one with set screw hole is the one that sits on the stem in certain position. The set screw is usually little longer and protrudes out a bit. This prevents the handle / stem from turning all the way to the hot water side. Slip the ring over the stem, put set screw in, slightly tighten it, put handle on and see how much hot water you are getting. If not enough, reinstall the ring a bit more to the left/right as needed ....

Or, do as most of the people do: they just throw it away and don't use it at all.

Good luck to you !

GAbernathy · Oct 27, 2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milo Dolezal

Thank you for your compliment...

You are not done yet.....

Now, when you re-reinstall the small washers, as posted in your third photo, then: the one with set screw hole is the one that sits on the stem in certain position. The set screw is usually little longer and protrudes out a bit. This prevents the handle / stem from turning all the way to the hot water side. Slip the ring over the stem, put set screw in, slightly tighten it, put handle on and see how much hot water you are getting. If not enough, reinstall the ring a bit more to the left/right as needed ....

Or, do as most of the people do: they just throw it away and don't use it at all.

Good luck to you !

Thanks,

I'll probably do like most of the folks.......jus throw it away and not use it at all. That sounds the simpliest. You know, it's terrific that this service is available. What a blessing you are to people!! Thank you again!!

Geri Abernathy



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