Hot Water Issue
Hey, Kids! There are a couple other posts nearby, that are close to my issue, but not close enough that I feel like hijacking their threads. My issue, which I have had for some time is just wierd. ...
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oldtrojan66 wrote:
Ok, the fix is in! I talked to my buddy at Walnut Ridge RV service in New Castle, IN just a few miles from my home.
He had heard of this problem with some other units in the past. Turns out, Atwood is the only manufacturer who puts a "mixing valve" in the plumbing. They don't do it anymore, but the one I have, has this device. It is used to heat the water to a higher temp, then add cold as it is dispensed. Well, when it malfunctions, it just adds too much cold!
Now, you may disagree, but I have removed this device. I do not have one in my B & M home, and since other makers don't use it and Atwood doesn't either, I can add my own cold water to get the temp correct.
Thanks again, for all your ideas. Good ones, I agree, just something else this time. David
OK, you need to EDUCATE your buddy, because he does NOT know what he is doing or talking about. Atwood puts that mixing valve on because THAT XT model has 160 degree water instead of 130 degree water. The mixing valve takes the 160 water mixes it with incoming cold and then puts out 130 degree water. This allows your Hot Water to LAST longer. DO NOT REMOVE THAT VALVE. YOU WILL BURN YOURSELF OR ANYBODY ELSE. Why would you think because your B&M home does not have something, anything else does not need it either????????????????? Doug
