Hot water taps too hot

[daviestevens]

Just moved in to a new house and when i run the hot water tap after about 10 seconds it's too hot to put my hand under. How do I fix this??

 

[Bahco]

Just moved in to a new house and when i run the hot water tap after about 10 seconds it's too hot to put my hand under. How do I fix this??

Don't put your hand under then!




How is your hot water heated

 

[daviestevens]

It's a combi boiler. When I open the flap at the front it only has a dial for the radiators, which i turned down just incase but had no effect on the water temp.

 

[Bahco]

Are you sure it is a combi I bet you have a cylinder.

 

[daviestevens]

Will check when I get home.

If it is a cylinder how do I reduce my hot water temp?

 

[Bahco]

There will be a thermostat on your cylinder approx 2/3 up. Turn it down a little. The water should not be stored at less than 65 degrees so gently does it.

 

[daviestevens]

It is a combi bolier. It's a Worcester Greenstar 24i junior.

But checked the booklet and it says the water temp is fixed at 55 degrees and cannot be changed. Feels more like 70 degrees!!!

 

[kevplumb]

check the inlet filter / flow restrictor

 

[twgas]

check it with a thermometer, hands are not good for accurate readings