Lowering water temp on Atwood HW heater
Howdy, Has any one tried the optional thermostat Atwood sells for the 6 gallon hot water heater? My water is way too hot and it seems the only way to lower the temp is to change the thermal discs, a...
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fourthclassC wrote:
Thank you for all the replies. I understand that hotter water will require mixing more cold and the hot will last longer. My concern is damaging the plastic piping.
I will invest in the adjustable thermostat or the lower temp. (120 disc)
If it's PEX tubing, it's fine for quite high temperatures. From this page, it's rated for use at up to 100 psi at 180 degrees or 80 psi at 200 degrees.
