Hot water temp adjuster?

[DRZ2021]

We have a 2014 24R and the hot water never really gets hot just luke warm. Is there a way to adjust the hot water temp? In looking at the hot water heater from outside I see nothing that looks like a temp adjustment.

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by DRZ2021

We have a 2014 24R and the hot water never really gets hot just luke warm. Is there a way to adjust the hot water temp? In looking at the hot water heater from outside I see nothing that looks like a temp adjustment.

This can be caused by a crossover valve being still open from winterization.

Check this thread out:

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...st-103381.html


Another thing that can cause the cold water to mix with the hot, and get lukewarm water is when members leave their outdoor shower taps on, but shut the water off on the handheld wand only.

BTW, this is usually the most common problem every spring that we encounter on the forums. Hopefully that's all it is with yours.

[DRZ2021]

Thank you. That was it. I appreciate the help.

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by DRZ2021

Thank you. That was it. I appreciate the help.

Excellent . Glad you got it solved.

Now, maybe you can pay it forward if you see a similar problem from another member.

[alaska6580]

Which one is the cross over value. There are three shut off values near the water heater.

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by alaska6580

Which one is the cross over value. There are three shut off values near the water heater.

The crossover valve is the valve that allows the cold water to crossover into the hot water line for winterization purposes.

If your lines are colored like in this pic, you will see it in the middle, where the blue cold water line is connected to the red hot water line.

Even if your lines aren't colored coded, you should still see it, as it's usually on a line running vertical.

Your cold water inlet valve and hot water outlet valves are usually on lines that run horizontal.

[rebeltown]

Originally Posted by alaska6580

Which one is the cross over value. There are three shut off values near the water heater.

It's the one connecting the hot water pipe/tube to the cold water inlet tube. Usually right at the water heater.

[wmtire]

You can also check out video #3 in this thread link, to see a visual of it all in play.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ml#post1527599

[rebeltown]

Originally Posted by wmtire

The crossover valve is the valve that allows the cold water to crossover into the hot water line for winterization purposes.

If your lines are colored like in this pic, you will see it in the middle, where the blue cold water line is connected to the red hot water line.

Even if your lines aren't colored coded, you should still see it, as it's usually on a line running vertical.

Your cold water inlet valve and hot water outlet valves are usually on lines that run horizontal.

I'm impressed with the brass elbows and Tees in the photo, no chance of them failing...

[rockfordroo]

Originally Posted by rebeltown

I'm impressed with the brass elbows and Tees in the photo, no chance of them failing...

You'd be less impressed with these brass valves

[Bikersarge]

Originally Posted by wmtire

This can be caused by a crossover valve being still open from winterization.

Check this thread out:

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...st-103381.html


Another thing that can cause the cold water to mix with the hot, and get lukewarm water is when members leave their outdoor shower taps on, but shut the water off on the handheld wand only.

BTW, this is usually the most common problem every spring that we encounter on the forums. Hopefully that's all it is with yours.

Wow, I hope to be knowledgeable like you and some other people here, so far I am leaning a lot...good post!