I have a Gummers Bristan MT503 thermostatic control valve which is preset at 43 degrees. Because it's preset, I can't adjust it with an allen key. Is there any way at all I'm able to adjust it? Or am I stuck with lukewarm bath water?
Hi Do you mean you have a thermostatic mixing valve ? Normally used in care homes or hospitals? To avoid scald to venerable people, if so just remove and repipe, but... are you getting hotter water at the basin ? If so, try running the bath tap slower and see if improves good luck Peter
I'm in a new build on a new estate, most if not all the houses have the valves, for anti scalding measures like you said, it's a massive pain. How easy would it be for someone with absolutely no experience in plumbing to remove it completely? Or do you think I should leave it to a professional?
Hi It’s difficult to say, depends on how your diy skills are, it’s not for a novice, but for a plumber it’s easy, so shouldn’t cost too much, So scale 1 to 10 .. 1 how do I turn a tap off to .. 10, I can fix boilers and bathrooms About. 5 ! good luck Peter