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Blended Hot Water Thermostatic Control For Campers

Welcome to the first entry in February’s Medium Mod-Ster Contest.  One fresh and tasty Medium Mod will be published in every Email Alert in February.  At the end of the month we’ll hold a reader vote to determine February’s winner.  For information about the Mod-Ster Contest, including how to enter, click here.

Allan Huntly, Bridge of Allan, Scotland
Blended Hot Water Thermostatic Control For Campers
2008 Ram 3500
2017 Northstar 12STC

I designed this modification to improve the performance of the hot water system and shower.  The Suburban water heater’s thermostat was changed to an adjustable type. 

Blended Hot Water Thermostatic Control with a Suburban water heater

I fitted the hot water blender valve under sink.

Blended Hot Water Thermostatic Control

Then, I replaced the shower faucet with a lever type, and replaced the shower head with an Oxygenics Fury.

Blended Hot Water Thermostatic Control 4

These modifications have transformed the performance of the hot water system.  The user can preset the temperature of the outgoing hot water.  It then self-adjusts allowing the shower to be used without constant adjustment.

Blended Hot Water Thermostatic Control shower controls

The volume of hot water has increased because the mixed volume is greater.  This is due to being able to adjust the water heater to its optimum temperature.

Blended Hot Water Thermostatic Control Northstar 12STC Shower

It took me five hours to complete this modification and cost me $200.  In my opinion, the skill level of this modification is medium.

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