Delta Shower Valve Temperature Adjustment

To adjust it you ll need to disassemble the faucet.

Delta shower valve temperature adjustment. Delta faucet temperature adjustment is possible by changing the rotational limit stop of your shower valve cartridge. Pull the small plastic disk off the delta faucet stem to expose the scald guard. Comes with all delta pressure balance tub and shower faucets.

A valve hidden underneath the cover will immediately get your full attention. Note the writing on the face of the scald guard indicating the direction to move the guard to adjust the water. Uncover the control valve.

Because of the risk of scalding and energy that is wasted because water is kept at such a high temperature it s a good idea to adjust the shower temperature control valve. If this video saved you. Takes about 5 minutes.

Remove the handle or centerpiece of the control knob depending on what type of faucet you re adjusting. When set correctly this safety feature ensures that the handle in your tub shower faucet never goes beyond the set level resulting in a safe bathing temperature. Available for single function and dual function tub and shower faucets.

Take a screwdriver and get underneath the handle cover and pop it loose. If your shower has been providing water that s too hot or too cold there are simple steps to make things more comfortable. Single function valve must be adjusted for each shower.

May need to be manually adjusted for seasonal ground water temperature changes. The adjustable rotational limit stop found on delta monitor valves allows you to set a maximum hot water temperature that flows out of the tub shower. A quick video showing you step by step how to adjust your delta tub faucet to give you more hot water.