The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #130956   Message #2951045
Posted By: Gurney
23-Jul-10 - 07:43 PM
Thread Name: BS: Seemed like a good idea at the time....
Subject: RE: BS: Seemed like a good idea at the time....
Leeneia, the kind of plumbing that MIGHT do that is the kind with a 'tempering' valve. There, the water temp. is set very hot for the dishwasher and washing machine, and then 'tempered' with cold water for the shower and taps/faucets.

I'd have to ask some plumber mates, though.