i have very little to no cold water comin thru.is this my problem?
1730672
No, This balance valve needs the cold water to shift the valve to let in the hot water. If your valve is right when you first start to turn the valve you should get cold first and keep turning the valve counter clockwise and hot come out. If this is not the case your valve is backwards. If it is your lack of cold water is another problem. Jeff
1730673
Well, I had the same problem, but instead no cold water, I had little hot water. After change the valve my problem was solve. I guess you have a valve problem.
1730674
no.. this is common. I did not get hot water; so my plumber adjusted the white knob and it worked.
967460
I just work it around, prying out a little at a time & in short order it can be popped out. The warmth from my hands helping as I go. Also, try not filling it all the way to the top before freezing. The water will expand while it freezes. Full to about 80% to 85%. Hope that helps.
716234
I am guessing by go "cold" you mean the water goes from cold to hot while you are running the water. These heaters can only warm the water so much, so if your incoming water is very cold, like in the winter it may not be able to keep up.
1268348
I have the 40oz and 21oz (both coated), neither one gets cold to touch when I pour cold water in. After sitting for a while with Ice and water, the outside does feel a bit cooler then room temperature but never cold. It sounds like it may have a defect.
1683970
i do not have that problem. its only for cold water. my problem with this filter is, it don't last the way it used to to about 4 to 6 months.in my case, the last few filters lasted only about 6 to 8 weeks and the flow becomes very slow and restricted inspite of having the samesource of city water.
1884761
Cold spells, yes, I've experienced it as well. I guess it doesn't want to overload or burn itself out in some way. We had to keep the flow low to get hot water. I don't think it can handle two showers. the inlet is small, and when you look inside, the valve inside makes it smaller. I got two years out of mine before it died.
1306521
I live in the Southwest, so it doesn't get as cold as it does other places. While I can see how the heated versions would be nice elsewhere, it didn't seem a necessary cost for where I live and the cool water is actually quite nice when the heater is on. The main advice I hear from other people is that you should make sure your pipes are well insulated, so the water going through the bidet doesn't freeze or get too cold in winter.
1948014
That is true. We have all house soft water except the cold water in the kitchen. We were able to link it into that.
997022
I would imagine that both Cold only and Hot only might be lower in pressure than a middle range due to the water coming from one supply versus both supplies at once. Same thing happens in my washing machine.
879784
I would recommend using warm water... just so that it feels slightly warm to the touch. If the water is too warm, it will be a profoundly unpleasant sensation and, if too cold, you will suffer in kind.
1687352
No. We live in cold MT and have never had problems. Our 1st Brower lasted 21 or 22 years and we have hard water.
334245
I sometimes have that problem too. I try to prime the hot water either through the tap in the sink it runs from, or through the cleaning nozzle. Or I fiddle with the knobs on the bidet. Sometimes these approaches work. I'm not sure why the hot water feed isn't more consistent. But, when I compare, even when it's feeding through very cold, it's still never quite as cold as when you turn the regulating knob to full-on cold. Still, that's not really a consolation, is it? One more thing I have tried once or twice, when I was desperate: I gently flexed the toilet's flushing handle so the water would start to trickle into the toilet, which then prompts the toilet tank to start filling. This, of course, starts to direct the cold water away from the secondary line of the bidet, allowing less cold water into the mix . But this must be done very, very (!) carefully, to keep the trickle under control and not flush the toilet full-on. If you do that, you will end up suddenly getting scalding hot water on your private parts. Not an experience I recommend. I can attest to that, first hand. :[ But, obviously, this is neither safe nor practical. I think the vendor will answer you himself here. He has always been very responsive and responsible, in my experience. Perhaps he will have some suggestions.
1830364
I don't quite understand when you say "looks to be too short"? My water was getting slow and I know it is because I have very hard water around my area. I ran a cup of diluted Bar Keeper's Friend through then ran a few more times with clear water. It cleared the problem and the water goes down very fast again.
860807
The water is hot even in cold climate. My basement is not heated and shower is on 2nd fl I don't have a problem. Realize that the cold water already in the pipe has to come out first so it takes a minute to expel that.
347126
I guess you could put warm water in instead of cold. I have never tried that, but should work the same.
1614992
The coldness depends on the water temperature. However, even room temperature water works well. The cooling should be immediate.
668410
brenda : always best to confer with the manufacturer, but i would check two things first ..... 1) the temperature control on the front - increases or decreases warmth 2) the p.s.i. of the water pressure going into the unit may be impaired ..... rendering the unit down to a trickle ...... or also the flow could be constricted due to another problem in the line. it is difficult to diagnose not being there on premises. i have 5 units in my home and they are all working as they should. good luck. bill