Atwood hot water heater -- Too darn hot
Howdy, How every one is holding up with the current situation. My how water is too hot. Thinking about getting the adjustable disc thermostat from Atwood. I've seen them for 35 to 50 dollars. Saw...
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I am quite surprised this thread hasn't been locked. The OP's question is quite legit and his concern stems largely from his concern for his children getting scalded.
Navy showers, dribbling shower heads, yada yada, are all good things to know, but the OP is trying to prevent a scalding of a child. The thermal mixing valve is a very good idea, I installed one on my shop sink for my eyewash that swings over the sink. Its not OSHA approved but its my shop, not a commercial establishment, It works very well at maintaining temperature.
The dribbling usually allows for enough flow to keep the temp stabilized, possibly install another shower head. Lots of people like the Ozygenics RV version. I installed one in my motorhome used it one trip and removed it. I went back to a standard Delta shower head with the shut off/dribble.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007CM2UR0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There are good comments about the scaling of the tank, I was not aware the Atwood tanks would do this, but it makes sense, I will have to read up on the procedure.
The problem could be something as simple as a defective thermostat that is failing too hot, but descaling and inspecting the installation would be a good place to start.
This has turned into a rather contentious discussion, which should not be.
I hope the OP has gained some ideas he can use to resolve the issue.
Charles
Navy showers, dribbling shower heads, yada yada, are all good things to know, but the OP is trying to prevent a scalding of a child. The thermal mixing valve is a very good idea, I installed one on my shop sink for my eyewash that swings over the sink. Its not OSHA approved but its my shop, not a commercial establishment, It works very well at maintaining temperature.
The dribbling usually allows for enough flow to keep the temp stabilized, possibly install another shower head. Lots of people like the Ozygenics RV version. I installed one in my motorhome used it one trip and removed it. I went back to a standard Delta shower head with the shut off/dribble.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007CM2UR0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There are good comments about the scaling of the tank, I was not aware the Atwood tanks would do this, but it makes sense, I will have to read up on the procedure.
The problem could be something as simple as a defective thermostat that is failing too hot, but descaling and inspecting the installation would be a good place to start.
This has turned into a rather contentious discussion, which should not be.
I hope the OP has gained some ideas he can use to resolve the issue.
Charles
