Hello. I have an electric Bradford White water heater, and 2 daughters. That means I always run out of hot water! :D
My hot water system has a thermostatically controlled mixing valve set at 116 degrees, which is located immediately on the outlet of the heater, so scalding is not a factor. I want to increase the maximum temperature in the heater to, in effect, increase my hot water storage supply. I have turned the thermostats in the unit all the way up, but it peaks at about 120 degrees. How can I increase my maximum temp? replace the thermostat? Is it possible to adjust further?
My hot water system has a thermostatically controlled mixing valve set at 116 degrees, which is located immediately on the outlet of the heater, so scalding is not a factor. I want to increase the maximum temperature in the heater to, in effect, increase my hot water storage supply. I have turned the thermostats in the unit all the way up, but it peaks at about 120 degrees. How can I increase my maximum temp? replace the thermostat? Is it possible to adjust further?
Increasing max temperature on my water heater?
