We recently experienced a problem with insufficient hot water from our gas water heater. We discovered that the problem was caused by a shower valve that had just been installed as part of a bathroom remodel project. The mixing valve body was installed without the internal cartridge, which allowed hot and cold water to mix, resulting in only lukewarm or variable water temps at different faucets throughout the house. The contractor who did the installation said that leaving out the cartridge until other work is completed is standard procedure, and should not have resulted in the problem. The cartridge was installed which immediately corrected the problem.
Has anyone ever heard of this practice?
Has anyone ever heard of this practice?