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New hot water tank issues
Posted on 2/28/16 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 2/28/16 at 2:28 pm
Installed new electric water heater in attic last Sunday. I have had to push the reset button in 4 times this week. What is my problem?
This post was edited on 2/28/16 at 2:36 pm
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Posted on 2/28/16 at 2:30 pm to snags
water tank...should have bought tankless.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 2:31 pm to snags
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i have had to push the reset button in 4 times this week.
quote:
What is my problem?
You didn't capitalize the I at the beginning of your sentence.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 2:32 pm to tigerbutt
I have 2 in attic. I have changed both 2 times in 7 years because they all leaked at bottom.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 2:36 pm to snags
What brand? Did you buy from Lowes?
Reason I ask, my plumber told me not to buy the brand they sell.
So I bought from Home Depot.
Reason I ask, my plumber told me not to buy the brand they sell.
So I bought from Home Depot.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 2:36 pm to ItzMe1972
Yes all from Lowes.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 2:43 pm to snags
Overamping perhaps
Posted on 2/28/16 at 2:56 pm to snags
It's not a hot water heater. It's just a water heater. Hot water does not need to be heated.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 3:09 pm to Tigertracks
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Tigertracks
KYS
Posted on 2/28/16 at 3:53 pm to tigerbutt
Tankless is only effective if you have gas service. Electric tankless you need something like a 60kW or 75kw element to get the reheat capability simmiliar to a gas water heater
For the OP. What was the kW on the original heater compared to the new one? A higher kW will draw more amps. Your breaker may not be rated for the amp load.
For the OP. What was the kW on the original heater compared to the new one? A higher kW will draw more amps. Your breaker may not be rated for the amp load.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 4:52 pm to snags
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Installed new electric water heater in attic last Sunday. I have had to push the reset button in 4 times this week. What is my problem?
the reset button on the tank itself? that usually happens if the bottom thermostat/element isnt working.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:23 pm to diat150
Yes the reset button.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 5:56 pm to snags
Well if you bought from Lowes, it is likely a Whirlpool.
Like I mentioned before, my plumber said they were horrible. And said to avoid due to constant problems. (I have rentals).
Maybe take that one back to Lowes and get a Rheem from HD.
Like I mentioned before, my plumber said they were horrible. And said to avoid due to constant problems. (I have rentals).
Maybe take that one back to Lowes and get a Rheem from HD.
Posted on 2/28/16 at 7:03 pm to snags
seems to me like there is a button on each element...are you talking about one of those, or is there a single button for the whole heater?...
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