[rogman16]

Remove Heat Control Valve from bathroom plumbing

Plumbing Pros, actually have a few questions:

1) What's the easiest way to remove this heat control valve going to our master bath??? Is that way conducive to re-installing if we ever decide to sell down the road?? Local plumber quoted $100 for removal, so I would guess a lot of folks remove these...

Know it is code, but we only have adults living here and my wife would like to take a hot bath ;-) (okay, I would too)

2) What is the greenish-blueish crap coming out of the water shutoff valves???

Thanks in advance,

vr
Roger V
Navarre, FL

 

[jmon]

just curious, Why? does it not work? Did you try adjusting it to more hot water? Control is on top, follow the arrows tighten back down when done.

If it is not working. It can be replaced or taken out. There are unions present so it would be a very easy swap out or removal.

The greenish blue stuff is nothing to worry about. just build up sediment oxidation, corrosion etc. You can put a paste of vinegar and baking soda on it and wipe it clean if it bothers you.

 

[rogman16]

just curious, Why? does it not work? Did you try adjusting it to more hot water? Control is on top, follow the arrows tighten back down when done.

If it is not working. It can be replaced or taken out. There are unions present so it would be a very easy swap out or removal.

The greenish blue stuff is nothing to worry about. just build up sediment oxidation, corrosion etc. You can put a paste of vinegar and baking soda on it and wipe it clean if it bothers you.

Thanks, yes we turned it up to the max after getting into the house, and why it is a lot hotter than what it was initially set at, would like the water a little hotter...

For removal, guessing I put an elbow between Hot and Medium, and "block/plug" the cold water brass fitting??? Will Lowe's or Home Depot have these parts???

Thanks

Roger V

 

[jmon]

Thanks, yes we turned it up to the max after getting into the house, and why it is a lot hotter than what it was initially set at, would like the water a little hotter...

Being how you said there are no kids in the house, try turning up the heat on the water heater.



Try that first, then if you are still not satisfied, take that mixing valve with you to a big box store and pick up another one. easy swap out. Yes any big box store carry them. check out their website.

 

[Ghostmaker]

Try adjusting the valve itself. Read the instructions on that plastic cap and turn it hotter. If you done that replace the 1070 tempering valve with a watts. I have see those go over 120F. But when you move make sure you reset it to 110-120 or the new homeowners may sue you for scalding them.


PS turning up the hot water tank will do nothing to this valve it is a tempering valve.

 

[rogman16]

It is turned up all the way, and the temp is noticeably different between the sink faucet and the bathtub... Probably taking the valve out and replacing with adapter and plain pipe... Will just cap the cold side... Thanks for everyone's inputs...

vr
Roger V

 

[TheEplumber]

What do the two flex lines feed? The flex lines do not go through the MV.
What is served by the tempered water? (That's the outlet marked 'M')

 

[rogman16]

What do the two flex lines feed? The flex lines do not go through the MV.
What is served by the tempered water? (That's the outlet marked 'M')

The two flex lines connect to a bathroom sink above the picture... This faucet is closest to the master garden bathtub... The M is the hot water line for the master bathtub...

From my research, seems only the bathtubs have to have this valve to prevent scalding... It does not affect my master shower...

Thanks

vr
Roger V

 

[Ghostmaker]

What do the two flex lines feed? The flex lines do not go through the MV.
What is served by the tempered water? (That's the outlet marked 'M')

424.5 Bathtub and whirlpool bathtub valves. The hot water supplied to bathtubs and whirlpool bathtubs shall be limited to a maximum temperature of 120°F (49°C) by a water-temperature limiting device that conforms to ASSE 1070 or CSA B 125.3, except where such protection is otherwise provided by a combination tub/shower valve in accordance with Section 424.3.



Welcome to IPC :vs_smirk:

 

[TheEplumber]

424.5 Bathtub and whirlpool bathtub valves. The hot water supplied to bathtubs and whirlpool bathtubs shall be limited to a maximum temperature of 120°F (49°C) by a water-temperature limiting device that conforms to ASSE 1070 or CSA B 125.3, except where such protection is otherwise provided by a combination tub/shower valve in accordance with Section 424.3.



Welcome to IPC :vs_smirk:

We tried that about 5 yes ago. IMO, all it does is raise the plumbing cost to the end user. Idaho rejected the MV rule


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[rogman16]

424.5 Bathtub and whirlpool bathtub valves. The hot water supplied to bathtubs and whirlpool bathtubs shall be limited to a maximum temperature of 120°F (49°C) by a water-temperature limiting device that conforms to ASSE 1070 or CSA B 125.3, except where such protection is otherwise provided by a combination tub/shower valve in accordance with Section 424.3.



Welcome to IPC :vs_smirk:

I am going to "un"welcome myself to the IPC... Understand when it's built and sold it has to be to code... When it's not, I plan to yank it off and put it in a box in-case I ever need to use it again... I am on a quest for 121+ out of my garden tub in my master bath ;-)

vr
Rogman