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Posted: 10/27/2014 3:37:36 AM EDT
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Not a plumber but I bet you have at least one single handle faucet in the house.
The cartrage can start crossing water from on side to the other. Try shutting off one sink at a time at the valve(Hot or cold doesnt matter) to isolate. If you have a Moen faucet start with that one first. |
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Posted: 10/27/2014 3:45:54 AM EDT
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Not a plumber but I bet you have at least one single handle faucet in the house. The cartrage can start crossing water from on side to the other. Try shutting off one sink at a time at the valve(Hot or cold doesnt matter) to isolate. If you have a Moen faucet start with that one first. Can a double handle faucet cause it? |
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Posted: 10/27/2014 4:04:53 AM EDT
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DO YOU HAVE A TEMPERING VALVE ON THE WATER HEATER HW OUT? If the valve goes bad it can fluctuate the amount of cold into your hot line.>
Sediment or mineral deposits/build up can restrict a water line.of clog up a valve. Lime or scale buildup on the elements in the water heater can cause different temperature variations as well.( I know its new) |
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Posted: 10/27/2014 4:10:31 AM EDT
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No, this issue is unique to single handle faucets and bath fixtures that bypass internally.
Do you have a hot water recirculation pump to keep hot water readly availible at a far away faucet? |
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Posted: 10/27/2014 10:50:28 AM EDT
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Can a double handle faucet cause it? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Not a plumber but I bet you have at least one single handle faucet in the house. The cartrage can start crossing water from on side to the other. Try shutting off one sink at a time at the valve(Hot or cold doesnt matter) to isolate. If you have a Moen faucet start with that one first. Can a double handle faucet cause it? Not normally on a double handle but if you had a triple handle like found in some third world countries it can happen if the hot & cold valves are left open but the primary is closed... I doubt you have that though... |
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Posted: 10/27/2014 10:56:53 AM EDT
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Also, check to see if the water in the toilet tank is warm or hot. The diaphragm in temperature compensating shower valves can break, causing hot water to flow into the cold water pipes.
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Posted: 10/27/2014 10:57:54 AM EDT
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You could have several separate problems.
Low flow: check that valve is open. Pull strainer out of washer end of hose and clean. Check strainer where hot hooks onto washer and clean. Variable heat- bad tempering valve. Exposed piping (not individually wrapped) Have you drained sediment in tank? Are both heating elements working? Tank undersized for use? Tank insulated? Shawn |
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Posted: 10/27/2014 11:15:02 AM EDT
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Backflow from water heater into cold water?
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