I've installed two Danze D560145 thermostatic valves, but can't seem to get water above ~100degF out of them. An email from their customer support implies that it's not possible, but I'm hoping that's not the case.
Here's what the manual says:
"The valve has been calibrated at the factory to provide a maximum water temperature of 105.8°F. For calibration, Danze assumes cold water supply to be 59°F +/-5°F, and hot water temperature supply to be 149°F +/-5°F."
"The installer is responsible for installing the valve and adjusting the maximum water temperature of this thermostatic valve according to instructions."
I interpreted that as the factory pre-setting the temperature dial on the valve to avoid scalding and subsequent liability, but also enabling the installer to change the max temp. My hot water heater is currently outputting ~130deg water, which I measured at the sink right next to the shower. Not very close to Danze's ideal 149, but isn't that awful high? The customer service email said that difference in the supply temp is what's keeping me from getting all the way up to the 105.8. Right now if I take off the temperature control dial (which goes up to 120) and turn the valve fully counter-clockwise, the water goes up to about 100.
I'm hoping there's a way to adjust the valve/cartridge, or maybe compatible replacement cartridges I could use. Thanks in advance for any help!
Here's what the manual says:
"The valve has been calibrated at the factory to provide a maximum water temperature of 105.8°F. For calibration, Danze assumes cold water supply to be 59°F +/-5°F, and hot water temperature supply to be 149°F +/-5°F."
"The installer is responsible for installing the valve and adjusting the maximum water temperature of this thermostatic valve according to instructions."
I interpreted that as the factory pre-setting the temperature dial on the valve to avoid scalding and subsequent liability, but also enabling the installer to change the max temp. My hot water heater is currently outputting ~130deg water, which I measured at the sink right next to the shower. Not very close to Danze's ideal 149, but isn't that awful high? The customer service email said that difference in the supply temp is what's keeping me from getting all the way up to the 105.8. Right now if I take off the temperature control dial (which goes up to 120) and turn the valve fully counter-clockwise, the water goes up to about 100.
I'm hoping there's a way to adjust the valve/cartridge, or maybe compatible replacement cartridges I could use. Thanks in advance for any help!