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Hot water heater

kidthatsirishkidthatsirish Member Posts: 6,983 ✭✭✭
edited November 2016 in General Discussion
Ughhhh.....seems like it just gave up the ghost. Elements are testing good, but the circuit breaker on the tank keeps popping....it seems to have finally popped it's last time.
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  • toad67toad67 Member Posts: 13,008 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Might want to have the breaker tested too.....
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  • kidthatsirishkidthatsirish Member Posts: 6,983 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yeah it's either the breaker on the tank or the thermostats. Can't test the thermostats until I replace the breaker on the tank though...at least not without trying to bypass the breaker, which is not something I am willing to do.
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  • HandLoadHandLoad Member Posts: 15,998 ✭
    edited November -1
    The elements often puncture, allowing a ground path that trips the breaker. Check from either connection on each element to ground.

    Why are you heating hot water?[:D]
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  • kidthatsirishkidthatsirish Member Posts: 6,983 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ha Ha.....everyone's a jokester.[}:)][;)]
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  • kidthatsirishkidthatsirish Member Posts: 6,983 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    So interestingly enough...I went to test the the circuit breaker at the tank and now I cant reset it and it seems I'm not getting power to the tank!...hope the breaker on the house go as well.[B)]
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  • spasmcreekspasmcreek Member Posts: 37,717 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    if info is correct there are only three mfg's of water heaters...i use propane ...a supplier i know told me they get cheaper built every year and the price keeps going up...my 20 year old one is still going but i bought another hopefully the best choice to be prepared...better one snoozing in the basement than a 50 mile round trip in inclement weather on a holiday or weekend
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  • dakotashooter2dakotashooter2 Member Posts: 6,186
    edited November -1
    The most common problem I'm seeing is leaking tanks. I seem to get 5-6 years the they start leaking around the fittings.
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  • TopkickTopkick Member Posts: 4,452 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    On Christmas Eve, keep an eye on that sneaky heater unit!
    It's like they know!
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  • kidthatsirishkidthatsirish Member Posts: 6,983 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Fortunately I was able to getting away with rebuilding it. The elements had some scalding but nothing bad for 6 years. When I drained it the water was clean though...the breaker checked good at the house panel so I can only assume it was a bad thermostat or two....either way I got hot water again which is nice to know I shouldn't have to worry now over the holidays with company and what not. Less than 30 bucks. [:)]
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  • Aztngundoc22Aztngundoc22 Member Posts: 2,314 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    OK :

    We had " hot water heat " a few years ago in a house , what a pain !!!

    and :

    Why would you "heat hot water" ???

    Or :

    Do You mean a "water heater" ???

    Big difference !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Thanks !!!
    The more people I meet : The more I like my Dog :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:


    I Grew Old Too Fast (And Smart Too damn Slow !!!) !!! :o :?
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