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water heater problem
Posted on 1/7/20 at 9:25 am
Posted on 1/7/20 at 9:25 am
We recently purchased a home...aprox. 8/10 years old...Has a State Premier 50 gallon gas water heater. Also has a circulation pump. Problem is we can only get 20 gallons of hot water, then drops rapidly to lukewarm. The Heating element has been changed and still only 20 gallons. Any thoughts???
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Posted on 1/7/20 at 9:58 am to unclejhim
you have to figure that as the tank is emptying the incoming cold water is taking it's place and is mixing with the hot water. Just because the capacity is 50 gallons doesn't mean you will get 50 gallons of hot water.
Posted on 1/7/20 at 10:12 am to Bedhog
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doesn't mean you will get 50 gallons of hot water.
I understand that but I would think we should get more than 20.
Posted on 1/7/20 at 10:26 am to unclejhim
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gas water heater
[quote]The Heating element /quote]
These two don't go together.
What was actually changed? Or is this not actually gas?
Heating element = Electric water heater.
Posted on 1/7/20 at 10:40 am to unclejhim
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Problem is we can only get 20 gallons of hot water, then drops rapidly to lukewarm.
Last time I dealt with an issue like this, the water heater was installed with the hot and cold lines hooked up backwards.
Posted on 1/7/20 at 10:51 am to Dock Holiday
My mistake...it was the igniter that was replaced.
Posted on 1/7/20 at 11:07 am to Clames
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Last time I dealt with an issue like this, the water heater was installed with the hot and cold lines hooked up backwards.
who the heck would do that? The input and output is clearly labeled Posted on 1/7/20 at 11:09 am to unclejhim
quote:I have a 50 and if 2 baths are taken within a relatively short period of time about 3/4 the way thru the second bath the water will turn warm. Mine is electric and I flush the tank annually so I know it doesn't have any sediment buildup.
I understand that but I would think we should get more than 20.
Posted on 1/7/20 at 11:15 am to Clames
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hot and cold lines hooked up backwards.
All is good with water lines.
Posted on 1/7/20 at 11:44 am to unclejhim
did you replace "both" heating elements?
there is a top one and a bottom one and there is a thermostat to turn one or both on that could be bad too
also after you replace the element the tank is full of air and you need to purge out that air by using the pop off release valve
there is a top one and a bottom one and there is a thermostat to turn one or both on that could be bad too
also after you replace the element the tank is full of air and you need to purge out that air by using the pop off release valve
This post was edited on 1/7/20 at 11:46 am
Posted on 1/7/20 at 11:55 am to keakar
quote:After flushing out my tank I just run a hot faucet and it purges the air out.
also after you replace the element the tank is full of air and you need to purge out that air by using the pop off release valve
Posted on 1/7/20 at 12:10 pm to Bedhog
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After flushing out my tank I just run a hot faucet and it purges the air out.
thats ok as long as you dont turn power on, the top element will burn out instantly if the power is on and there is an air pocket in the tank.
we made bank replacing top element after homeowner replaces the bottom and turns on power then purges air
Posted on 1/7/20 at 12:25 pm to unclejhim
What's the max temp of the water at your faucets?
Maybe a too low setting could make the rest of the water in the tank seem lukewarm
Maybe a too low setting could make the rest of the water in the tank seem lukewarm
Posted on 1/7/20 at 1:10 pm to East Coast Band
Thanks fellas. I'm going to have a plumber look at it. I'm thinking about going tankless anyway.
Posted on 1/7/20 at 1:12 pm to Bedhog
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The input and output is clearly labeled
Side plumbed A.O. Smith, not labeled but anyone installing such should know that supply goes to the lower connection.
Posted on 1/7/20 at 1:23 pm to unclejhim
How fast are you pulling the 20 gallons? If you do it in 5 minutes or less it sounds about right. If you are pulling 20 gallons over 15 minutes then something is definitely wrong.
Posted on 1/7/20 at 8:23 pm to unclejhim
Both elements?
Oh wait has??
Oh wait has??
This post was edited on 1/7/20 at 8:24 pm
Posted on 1/7/20 at 9:26 pm to unclejhim
Could be broken dip tube not putting the cold water to the bottom of the tank.
Posted on 1/9/20 at 9:26 pm to unclejhim
If it is in fact a gas water heater you probably have a large amount of sediment in the bottom of the tank slowing the recovery time of the hot water.
Posted on 1/9/20 at 10:02 pm to unclejhim
Likely should not have picked it up off the side of the road, j/k
Either the temp setting is too low or you have one shitload of sediment inside if you are only getting 20 gl out of a 50 gl water heater
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Any thoughts???
Either the temp setting is too low or you have one shitload of sediment inside if you are only getting 20 gl out of a 50 gl water heater
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