Intalled brand new 50 Gal Water Heater two months prior to Kitchen/Bath remodel and everything was fine, with plenty of Hot water. Now, water will only get a little better than lukewarm in 2nd bathroom with both thermostats cranked almost all the way up, with exception of my description below.
Project required very little plumbing modifications such as addition of sink next to exsiting one in Master Bath and new shower valve. Faucets in MBath and Kitchen are currently capped. After explaining the problem to contractor, he promply had the plumber replace both heating elements and thermostats with no joy.
One very odd occurance was at my utility sink in the garage. If I turn on only the cold water side and hold my hand under it, it will initially be very cold and then will warm slightly, once this happens, If I immediately turn off the cold and turn on the hot water side, I will get HOT SCALDING water for approximatly 10 seconds before it gets lukewarm again.
It is my opinion, my primary contractor and Plumber are very good at what they do, but this even has them stumped. At this point, we can only figure that either the water tank is bad has something to due with the new shower valve or as my plumber suggests that the system will come back to normal once everything is hooked back up. Any Ideas?
Thank You
John
Project required very little plumbing modifications such as addition of sink next to exsiting one in Master Bath and new shower valve. Faucets in MBath and Kitchen are currently capped. After explaining the problem to contractor, he promply had the plumber replace both heating elements and thermostats with no joy.
One very odd occurance was at my utility sink in the garage. If I turn on only the cold water side and hold my hand under it, it will initially be very cold and then will warm slightly, once this happens, If I immediately turn off the cold and turn on the hot water side, I will get HOT SCALDING water for approximatly 10 seconds before it gets lukewarm again.
It is my opinion, my primary contractor and Plumber are very good at what they do, but this even has them stumped. At this point, we can only figure that either the water tank is bad has something to due with the new shower valve or as my plumber suggests that the system will come back to normal once everything is hooked back up. Any Ideas?
Thank You
John