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    Dec 13, 2011, 08:18 AM
    Luke warm hot water
    Had new bathroom fitted about a month ago, all was working well, now the hot water both upstairs and downstairs is only luke warm.
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    Dec 13, 2011, 08:48 AM
    You didn't say but I assume this is a electric water heater. Several things could cause this problem.
    1. A faulty element **OR**
    2, A broken dip tube see image)
    If you need more help click on back. Good luck, Tom
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    Dec 13, 2011, 09:31 AM
    Nope sorry, it's a gas boiler heatng system, all the radiators are hot, but the water isn't?
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    Dec 13, 2011, 09:49 AM
    So, because you failed to give me all the information to answer your question you gave me a "Not helpful"? Thanks a lot. It's people like you that makes me wonder sometimes if it's all worth it. Perhaps one of the other experts can better help you.
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