Likely an exposed wire inside the fixture or junction box. Get an real electrician to install GFCI lights and outlets anywhere you are using water to prevent being electrocuted . GFCI means Ground Fault Circuit Interuptors.
Do you have hot water at other fixtures in the house? If not you have a water heater problem. If yes the Shower valve needs to be rebuilt if it is a bressure balanced faucet the concentration should be on the pressure balancing spool area of the faucet.
You switch the hot side instead of neutral, because there is a shock hazard otherwise. If a fault caused hot to connect to a metal part on the device, you would get shocked touching the metal part. Sometimes a double pole switch will switch both hot and neutral in special applications. It is never a good idea just to switch neutral.
About 1 in 300,000 for it to happen in an entire lifetime. With one shower .... Probably in the billions to one.
No good way to answer this. A 3-way light switch has one wire coming to it, two wires run to the second switch and one back out of the second switch to the light. At any point, any one of the terminals may be "hot". The only one always hot is the first single terminal that is the power source.
The term switch leg really means switched leg. It is the wire that comes off of the bottom terminal of a switch and when the switch is turned on becomes hot. This is the leg that turns the load off and on.
Your shower may not be getting hot due to issues with the water heater, such as a malfunctioning heating element or thermostat. It could also be caused by a blockage in the hot water supply line or a problem with the mixing valve.
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.
There are several possible reasons why your shower may not be getting hot. It could be due to a problem with the water heater, a malfunctioning thermostat, a blockage in the hot water pipe, or an issue with the shower valve. It is recommended to check these components and consult a professional plumber if needed to diagnose and fix the problem.
a cold shower
There could be several reasons why your shower isn't getting hot. It could be due to a problem with the water heater, a malfunctioning thermostat, a blockage in the hot water pipe, or a faulty mixing valve. It's best to have a professional plumber inspect and diagnose the issue to determine the exact cause and fix it.
Hot because the hot will burn the germs off of your body
To prevent your shower curtain from getting damaged by hot water during showers, consider using a shower liner made of a heat-resistant material, such as polyester or vinyl. Additionally, make sure to keep the shower curtain closed fully during showers to minimize exposure to hot water. Lastly, allow the curtain to dry completely after each use to prevent mold and mildew growth.
A hot shower always makes me feel better.
You must have taken a hot shower.
No, the shower has both hot and cold water available.
There could be several reasons why the water in your shower is not getting hot enough. Some common reasons include a malfunctioning water heater, a faulty thermostat, sediment buildup in the water heater, or a problem with the plumbing system. It is recommended to contact a professional plumber to diagnose and fix the issue.
i took a ___ ________ this morning. simply everything except "hot shower".