The water heater only has a low flame and wont change to high to heat the water
SOURCE: bosch aquastar 125b ng
Replace the thermocouple.
Thats the flame sensor.
If the gas valve is not sensing flame it will not stay lit.
T-couple's are about 9 bucks.
SOURCE: Bosch 1600h NG not heating water hot enough
it sounds to me like the dip tube has failed. this is a plastic tube that is inside the water heater on the cold side. It is designed to put the incoming cold water at the bottem of the tank allowing heated water out at the top. when this tube deteriorates the cold water mixes at the top of the tank instead of the bottom. a new dip tube is about 5 bucks but must be inserted on the cold side by someone with plumbing experience.
SOURCE: AquaStar 125B NG continues heating water when no demand
I found the manufactures website and read this specific tech bulletin. I will be replacing or repairing my water value soon.
http://www.boschhotwater.com/Portals/7/TechBulletins/TWH-G1-25_Water_valve_rebuild_B.pdf
The bulletin said the following:
If the burners fail to go off immediately when the
water is turned off, usually due to mineralization in
the water valve on older heaters. To test for this
possiblilty, run hot water at a faucet, then shut off
the cold inlet supply and observe if the burners go
off immediately. If they do not the Aquastar will
overheat and shut down on safety depending on
the delay.
SOURCE: aquastar 125b ng: after 2 years of use water is not hot enough
Sounds like hard water. Service the water valve. Parts are available from your local Bosch Service Provider (Contact Bosch if you don't know who the service provider is).
SOURCE: how do you change out a water valve in a aquastar
There are service bulletins concerning water valve rebuild and water valve retrofit that may be useful:
http://www.boschhotwater.com/HelpfulResources/TechnicalSupport/BoschAquaStarModels/125BTechSupport/ServiceBulletins/tabid/384/Default.aspx
From retrofit service bulletin:Old brass valve is replaced with improved plastic water valve.
Two sets of screws hold water valve against gas valve.
Descale water valve with CLR if it will not remove easily.
Call 800-642-3111 for help
Fix most tankless water heater problems yourself, same day for about $350.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-install-gas-water-heater.html
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