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    jonkukula Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 1, 2010, 03:58 PM
    Installed a new shower unit and can only get luke warm water
    I installed a new shower unit and can only get luke warm water now. Is there an adjustment that will allow me to get the water hotter?
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    Apr 1, 2010, 05:33 PM

    Need more information. What brand and model is the shower valve?
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    Apr 2, 2010, 11:47 AM
    Hi, JonKukula,
    If it is single handle faucet than there is a anti-scald ring behind the handle. It is factory preset at low temperature. Do this: remove handle, locate the ring, toss the ring, reinstall handle - and now you get all the hot water that is available.
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