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The answer could be a couple of things, Firstly check that the water heater is switched on at the electrical point. If it is switched on, check to see that, the pipes for the hot line are not blocked, depending whether you have a mixer or a tap installed will also depend on how to fix, check, clear anything blocking by the washer or o ring.
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What can you do if the shower mixer valves are letting the cold water push the hot water back into the expansion pipe in the cold storage tank?
Fit a non return valve to the hot supply (nrv) . If the cold supply is direct (it shouldn,t be) fit a double check (double nrv) to the cold also.
When you have a cold shower does the bathroom mirror fog up?
No. The steam from a hot shower fogs the mirror.
Why does a hot shower fog up a bathroom mirror?
When you take a shower the water droplets have a greater surface area then simply having the water sit in the tub as it does in a bath. The leads to increased evaporation. With more moisture in the air it is easier for condensation to occur on a cool surface such as a mirror.
How come you have to turn the hot water all the way on and the cold is barely on to take a shower?
The temperature setting on your hot water heater may be set too high. There is an adjustment behind the panel.
Why when you turn on the hot water in the shower no water comes out at all the cold works fine but there is no water or pressure on the hot side?
This is probably a pressure imbalance problem or you have air in the lines. see the related video link provided.
When using the kitchen sink why does the water in the shower upstairs go hot or cold?
The plaming tubes are all conected.When the cold water run in kitchen the cold water at the shower become less,so with less cold water at the mix cold-hot (the balance is desterb),making the water hoter.Same if you turn on the hot in the kitchen the water will be colder in the shower.
Why are we not cold when we take a shower?
the water is hot. when we get out we're hella cold
Why do you have to turn on cold water first to get hot water to work in shower?
On single handle shower valves, designed to let cold water first and turn handle farther to mix hot water to desired setting. If hot water turned on first, possibility of getting scalded. If seperate hot/cold handles for shower, shower valve needs work.
When taking shower and someone flushes toilet at same time the water in shower is scalding hot?
When you take a shower, you're mixing a combination of hot and cold water to make a comfortable temperature for the shower water. A toilet draws only off the cold water system. In older or poorly designed plumbing systems, when you flush the toilet, the cold water is pulled by toilet, so the water coming through the shower is only drawing from the hot water tank.
What causes hot and cold water to surge through the shower head?
A malfunctioning water heater can cause hot and cold water to surge through the shower heat. A faulty water pump can also cause this problem.
Which is healthiear a cold shower or a hot shower?
a cold shower
What is a Triton electric shower and how does it differ from other showers?
A 'Triton Electric Shower' is a shower that can draw on a cold water supply and heat it on demand. It differs from other showers in the fact that it can use cold water and heat it itself, instead of relying on a boiler to heat the water first.
How do you fix shower hot water when toilet is flushed?
Run a new cold supply line from the source. This will drain less pressure from the the cold shower line.
Will a cold shower help the muscles after a work out?
No cold water will just give you muscle spasms and cramp
Why is it that when you take shower with hot water you feel cold?
Water absorbs heat from its surrounding as it evaporates.
When flushing toilet the water coming out of shower head get cold or hot?
This is not an uusual as when the toilet is flushed more cold water is drawn usually from the cold water pipe that suplies the shower with cold water so generaly the water under the shower gets hotter. The only way to stop this from happening is to lay an extra pipe all the way to the ater suply point, or fit a pump to maintain the presure
When in shower if a toilet gets flushed water in shower turns ice cold what causes this?
Incorrect pipe size installations
