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    oneillterence Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 10, 2011, 12:48 PM
    Scalding water
    Why is the hot water in bath/shower not nearly as hot as in the sink right next toit
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    Jul 10, 2011, 01:58 PM

    Most recent tub and shower have a built in temperature limiting device. Can be adjusted to some extent.
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    Jul 10, 2011, 03:00 PM

    If you tell us the brand and the model number of your valve we can tell you how to adjust the temperature setting, Thanks.

    John
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    Jul 11, 2011, 07:46 AM

    Both good ideas. This could also be caused by a partially blocked cartridge in the shower mixer. Has it always been like this or is some part new?
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