This is a 20 gallon , 120 volt hot water tank. heating element has been replaced. lines are clear.120 volt is pluged in.This tank is on a 20 amp breaker. Number 12 wire, and i am getting power to the element.
2007-02-28 07:27:01 · 8 answers · asked by paych3 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I have read all the idiotic answers you received, and the likelyhood is that it is not an electrical issue. I myself am a master plumber and the most logical reason for a water heater behaving in this manner is as follows. The reason that the two tappings on top of a w/h are marked hot and cold is because the cold water tapping has a plastic spear that goes all the way to the bottom of the heater while the hot is tied directly to the top. The w/h is a storage tank and as the hot water is removed the cold water is added to the bottom of the tank for heating. Hot water, being lighter than cold will stay somewhat on top of the cold water mass. Short version" when the plumber installed the water heater he probably used a torch directly on the cold water tapping either melting the spear away or damaging it to the point that it eventually broke off" Hope this helps. Easy test 1. Turn off cold supply to water heater. With the aid of a garden hose and a washing machine hose, connect an outside hose bib, or spigot to the water heater drain. 3 open hose bib and water heater drain. If hot water continues to flow, your cold water spear is broken off inside the heater. A spear can be bought at any plumbing supply, however you should have a licensed plumber install it for you.
2007-02-28 08:11:17 · answer #1 · answered by Eamonn S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First thought was the elements, but what about the thermostats or high-water temperatures cutoff? The thermostats, along with the high-temperature cutoff, are concealed behind panels on the side of the tank (insulation must be removed for access after removing the panel and replaced before closing panel). If the high-temperature cutoff has tripped due to water that's too hot, the solution may be as easy as pushing the reset button. Or they may be defective.
Also accumulation of rust, scale, or sediment in the tank or pipes might be creating problems. You'd need to drain and flush the tank. Usually you'd need to remove scale from the heat element, but since it is new, that's not a concern.
2007-02-28 07:36:26 · answer #2 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The real answer > 20 gallon tank is to small.
I would not expect more than 3 minutes from it.
20 gallon tank is good for a kitchen sink of water or a two minute shower only.
You want more hot water, time to get a much larger tank.
2007-02-28 13:22:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the master plumber being that I am a plumber myself. This is not an electrical problem.
2007-02-28 10:51:44 · answer #4 · answered by DQ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine did that and it had something to do with the house wiring. If you've already replaces as much as possible,. maybe you need an electrician's help.
Good Luck.
2007-02-28 07:46:50 · answer #5 · answered by Croa 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to turn up you temp on the water heater to 120oc
2007-02-28 07:34:53 · answer #6 · answered by stormy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thermocouple or thermostat
2007-02-28 07:35:08 · answer #7 · answered by colinacalle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe is time to get a new heater..
2007-02-28 10:08:31 · answer #8 · answered by Mary c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋