Chauffe-eau thermosat

[Kelly]

Hi, I've just had a new chauffe-eau fitted, bought from Leroy merlin 150 litre, and I can't see a thermosat to change the temperture which is too hot. I've taken the plastic casing from underneath, but can't see anything there.

 

many thanks

[Théière]

Could it be a factory set thermostat hence no user adjustment. Yes 60 degrees is pretty hot but that's the french standard to kill bacteria as there isn't any copper pipework or cylinder to do the same. To reduce the temperature you really need to fit a mixer valve which is pre set usually at a maximum of 41 deg.

[Chrissie]

We had the same thing - were told that it is pre-set to combat Legionaire's disease etc.  A mixer tap on each bath/sink etc is therefore an absolute must.....

Chrissie (81)

[PaulT]

Yes, it is set at the minimum needed to prevent bacteria growing and should therefore not be tampered with trying to reduce the temperature.

As has been said, mixer valves at the outlets is the way to go - or just turn on the hot and cold taps.

Paul

[AnOther]

I believe that according to current regulations a new or replacement chauffe eau should be fitted with a Mitigeur Thermostatique to regulate the temperature to 50c max.

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