2007-03-28 22:23:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you can use lime away or go to a hvac dealer and get some ice machine cleaner that removes calicum deposits...the only fault to doing this is that you must flush hot water heater after doing this as most of these products are dangerous to your health...be sure and turn off hot water valve on the output side of your heater and drain everything out the bottom of your heater drain outlet...you can connect water hose here and just let water run until it flushes heater very good...i would not suggest doing this
2007-03-29 06:57:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the water heater is electric, you can turn the power off and then drain the water heater. Next pull out the lower heater element and use a flashlight to view the bottom of the tank. I take a wooden spoon and scoop out the calcium manually. Once I finish getting out all I can, I put the element back in and rewire it. Then refill the tank and return power.
A water softener would help get rid of the problem.
2007-03-29 01:21:21 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well - there really is no way to add anything there - as you on are a water line which is closed -
best thing to do is an annual flush
note: there is a connector at the bottom of your water heater-
take a garden hose - hook it up and run out to the yard -
(make sure it's tight) and open that puppy up - and let it flush out - watch the flow - should only take 3-5 minutes to run clear
then shut it back down - undo the hose - holding it up - and carry it out into the yard
that should give a couple of extra years for the tank
best of luck!
2007-03-28 22:35:06 · answer #3 · answered by tomkat1528 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to avoid damaging the tank, turn the water source off and drain if possible, if the drain is plugged, try a clothes- hanger to open it, once you've gotten the water out, use the "Lime-Away", or "Bam" calcium/lime disolving products. If you must resort to some sort of acid, go with something mild, because you may damage the tank or your lines.
2007-03-28 23:20:46 · answer #4 · answered by Jim M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-28 22:27:28 · answer #5 · answered by khrome_wind 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋