AO SMITH Vertex power direct vent

[fiddlyD]

hi guys:

Got a problem maybe u can help me with.

I have a AO SMITH Vertex power direct vent 50g waterheater. My problem is i have a Kohler K-8030 Rain Shower Shower Head that uses 12.5 gpm. I use 3/4" piping from the WH to the showerhead. I can only take a 7-10 min shower without the water getting cold. The Vertex has a high recovery rate but its just not cutting it. What do you guys think i can do? I do not want to remove the shower head or replace the Vertex.

Please help me out here with your opinions.

thanks in advance.


Fiddly

[2hot2coolme]

You like to waste water, don't ya!....

[fiddlyD]

You like to waste water, don't ya!....

lol its a great shower head feels and looks really nice. the main thing is that the wife wants it. so im stuck with it.


fiddly

[2hot2coolme]

Did you try turning the thermostat up to a higher temperature?

[fiddlyD]

Did you try turning the thermostat up to a higher temperature?

oh i forgot to say that i have it set at 120*. If i turn it up higher what will a safe temp be? i dont want to burn anyone

fiddly

[phbsales]

Install a restrictor into the shower head.

Or take shorter showers.......LOL.

If it's still a problem, check the dip tube.

[hvacvegas]

12.5 GPM!!!
You use more water in 10 minutes than I use in a week!!!

The only thing I would suggest for something with that kind of water consumption is a instant (or on-demand) water heater. The entire idea of the waterheater is for an endless supply of water.

[Drunkgoat]

i would say turn up the temp and put in a mixing valve