How do you adjust the temperature on a Grohe shower?

Calibration of a thermostat

1. Open the shut-off valve and check the temperature of the water with a thermometer.
2. Lever out cap.
3. Remove screw.
4. Detach temperature control handle.
5. Turn regulating nut until the water temperature has reached 38 °C.
6. Install temperature control handle so that button points towards the front.

How does a Grohe thermostatic valve work?

How does a thermostatic mixer work? The thermostatic valve mixes the hot and cold water to your pre-selected temperature and reacts instantly to any changes in the pressure or temperature of the water supply by re-adjusting the mix of hot and cold water.

What is Grohe thermostatic?

GROHE TurboStat® reacts to any changes in the incoming water supply and re-adjusts the mix of hot and cold water accordingly, so there’s no risk of your shower water suddenly becoming dangerously hot. Our thermostatic mixers automatically shut down, if the cold water supply fails.

How do you adjust a Grohe shower mixing valve?

Turn the circular dial of the safety valve clockwise to increase the temperature of the water. The safety valve, when attached, can only turn half way to the right (clockwise), effectively limiting the temperature to 90 percent of what your pipes are capable of without the safety valve.

What does a thermostatic shower mean?

Similar to a manual mixer shower, a thermostatic shower takes water from the existing supply, but unlike the normal mixer unit, it incorporates a pre-set thermostat to keep the water temperature consistent – even when a tap is used elsewhere in the house!

What does a Grohe shower thermostat do?

Some Grohe shower faucets feature anti-scald technology, also known as a shower thermostat or a thermostatic mixer. These specialized shower valves not only limit the maximum water temperature that will exit the showerhead but also help keep your shower water at a consistent temperature.

What’s the setting on a Grohe shower handle?

Grohe shower faucets are preset at the factory to allow for a maximum hot water temperature setting. This setting is actually related to the position of the handle, as it controls how far open the hot water valve is and, therefore, how much hot water is mixed in with the cold.

How to remove a Grohe handle temperature control?

This is the handle adapter. Pull the limit stop, which is the temperature control knob, off the faucet’s front with your fingers. Replace the handle adapter by setting it back onto the faucet cartridge. Replacing the sleeve, trim and handle rebuilds your Grohe shower faucet.

How do you shut off a Grohe shower faucet?

Shut the faucet off by turning the adapter to closed and line up the limit stop dial with the number you noted previously. Assemble the faucet by replacing the temperature control knob and handle, then tighten the handle screw. Turn on the water and operate the faucet.

What is a temperature control shower valve?

The most common type of temperature control valves in the household shower. The valve maintains shower temperature by ensuring that the ratio of hot water to cold water stays constant. The valve (more info) utilizes a piston or diaphragm with ball-bearings that responds to changes in the pressure of the hot and cold water pipes.

How does a thermostatic shower valve work?

A thermostatic shower valve works in the opposite way and reacts to temperature rather than water pressure. It also has separate handles to control temperature and pressure. As a result, conserving water is easy as you can turn down the volume while maintaining the temperature.

What is a thermostatic shower valve?

A thermostatic shower valve is a type of mixing valve which can be essential when it comes to bathroom plumbing. For example, if a person is using the shower and a toilet is flushed or another faucet is turned on, the water temperature could change dramatically.