The problem: our water is lukewarm, at best.
We moved into this 1990's house a month ago. The second water heater (both electric) plumbed in a series was non-operational. We had it replaced. Each heater works individually when isolated, but if we try to run both at the same time we have lukewarm water. I tried turning up the temperature - the first is at 135 degrees and the second at 140 - with only marginal improvement. Both have electricity to them. The exit pipes are hot to the touch on both. Any ideas what the problem might be?
I've attached a picture of the set up. Water comes in from the right and exits up on the left.
Thank you for your insight.
We moved into this 1990's house a month ago. The second water heater (both electric) plumbed in a series was non-operational. We had it replaced. Each heater works individually when isolated, but if we try to run both at the same time we have lukewarm water. I tried turning up the temperature - the first is at 135 degrees and the second at 140 - with only marginal improvement. Both have electricity to them. The exit pipes are hot to the touch on both. Any ideas what the problem might be?
I've attached a picture of the set up. Water comes in from the right and exits up on the left.
Thank you for your insight.