Out of spec dip tube is diluting hot water with cold water.
Bradford white water heater thermostat settings.
If button snaps back out the temperature of the water is higher than the cut out setting of the limit switch.
Incorrectly sized water heater for application.
The last c knob setting stands for 150 degrees.
Setting the water to a higher temperature increases the risk of scalding.
Combination thermostat gas valve set too low for desired water temperature.
Other temperature settings hot and very hot each stands for 120 degrees and 160 degrees.
For the a knob the temperature is 130 degrees.
How to change the thermostat settings on bradford white water heater to save money on electric bill.
Bradford white hot water heater thermostat instructions step 1.
In common the a b c knob has different temperature settings.
Water heaters are set from the factory to heat water to a maximum of 120 degrees fahrenheit.
Gently slide off the access panel on the side of the hot water heater to access the thermostat.
B set a voltmeter to the 300 volts scale.
Place test probes on terminals 1l and 3l see diagram of the high limit portion of the thermostat.
The best way to do this is to open the circuit box for your.
Allow water temperature to drop.
Cold inlet water temperature is very cold.
Combination thermostat gas valve is out of calibration not functioning.