cold water from the hot side of the faucet

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  • bigcountry1860
    New Member
    • Mar 2009
    • 2

    #1

    cold water from the hot side of the faucet

    Hello,

    I just moved in to a "new to me" older house built in the 70's, problem is with the bathroom sink water supply....the faucet it a delta single knob, and when I turn on the hot water i get cold ( the cold works fine ), I turned off both valves under the sink and tried them 1 at a time both are sending plenty of water its just always cold, the hot water in the rest of the house works great, any ideas, thanks in advance
  • Redwood
    Journeyman
    • Feb 2009
    • 512

    #2
    How's the tub/shower in the same bath?
    Any single handle Moen or, Mixet valves in the equation?
    Have you got a hot recirculation system?
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    • bigcountry1860
      New Member
      • Mar 2009
      • 2

      #3
      the tub along with all othe hot water outlets in the house work fine.....yes the tub has a single knob delta faucet

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      • Redwood
        Journeyman
        • Feb 2009
        • 512

        #4
        What I am suspecting is a hot/cold cross connection where the cold flow wins and that is all that gets supplied to that faucet.

        There are a few possibilities among them Moen single handle valves, improperly functioning hot water recirculation loops, or even a slop sink where the hot and cold water can be left on and the water turner off at the spout.
        I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
        Now I can Plumb!

        For great information on the history of sanitary sewers including the use of Redwood Pipe
        Visit http://www.sewerhistory.org/
        Did you know some Redwood Pipe is still in service today.

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