Hot water system - Temperature regulations
Hello all,
We have just installed a new Gas hot water storage system (Rheem Stellar) and the plumber has installed a "tempering valve" to reduce the temperature of the hot water coming out of the tank.
He says its the "regulations"
Does anyone know whose regulation it is?
Is there a way around it?
50 degress does not seem very hot at all and my concern is that there won't be enough pressure for a decent shower unless I mix more cold water with the hot.
The tempering valve does have what appears to be a triangular adjustment "device". Will adjusting this be enough to boost the temperature of the water? Or should I chase the relevant authority (when I find out who it is) to try to have the valve removed?
By the way - the new system replaces an old off peak electric system, and there have been significant renovations conducted.
Or should I just wait till the renovation is complete and certified and just have the valve removed afterwards
Thanks in advance
Regards