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Forum: Conservation

11-17-10, 09:48 AM

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Removing sediment from a water heater

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Posted By Daox

With an empty tank, the cold water can hit the...

With an empty tank, the cold water can hit the sediment harder and loosen it up easier.

Forum: Conservation

11-01-10, 10:46 AM

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Removing sediment from a water heater

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Posted By Daox

I've heard ~15 years.

I've heard ~15 years.

Forum: Conservation

10-31-10, 08:04 PM

Replies: 20

Removing sediment from a water heater

Views: 24,817

Posted By Daox

Nope, I haven't replaced anything. I've been in...

Nope, I haven't replaced anything. I've been in the house just over 2 years now and am just getting to some of this stuff.

Forum: Conservation

10-31-10, 07:46 PM

Replies: 20

Removing sediment from a water heater

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Posted By Daox

Finally got the water running clear. Fired the...

Finally got the water running clear. Fired the heater back up. Phew...

Now, I can get a cap for the drain valve. However, my pressure relief valve is still dripping a little. Is there any way...

Forum: Conservation

10-31-10, 07:25 PM

Replies: 20

Removing sediment from a water heater

Views: 24,817

Posted By Daox

Well, I did this tonight. I don't know how long...

Well, I did this tonight. I don't know how long its been since this was done, but wow... I thought it was going to be a relatively quick drain, wash and fill back up. No, not even close. I've...

Forum: Conservation

10-31-10, 03:55 PM

Replies: 20

Removing sediment from a water heater

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Posted By Daox

I do have a water softener before the heater. ...

I do have a water softener before the heater. So, I think I'll take Patrick's advise and completely drain it. Thanks.

I have noticed a tiny and slow leak out of the valve now. I'll have to see...

Forum: Conservation

10-31-10, 08:39 AM

Replies: 20

Removing sediment from a water heater

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Posted By Daox

Removing sediment from a water heater

While insulating the water pipes (http://ecorenovator.org/forum/conservation/1212-insulating-hot-water-pipes.html), I took some time to crack the drain on the water heater and get some gunk out of...

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