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Title: Tempermental water heaters?
Post by: TrapsMcLats on November 29, 2006, 12:07:48 PM

Now that its winter time our water heater has started acting up.  I don't understand it.  Last night it dropped down to 31 degrees and the water at 6am was almost too hot.  The other night it only dropped down to roughly 42 degrees and the water never got hot and didn't last long.  Anyone have ideas other than a water heater blanket?? 

Title: Re: Tempermental water heaters?
Post by: Diesel1 on November 29, 2006, 12:21:50 PM

get your tank lagged

Title: Re: Tempermental water heaters?
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on November 29, 2006, 12:23:40 PM

Is it gas or electric?  ???

Title: Re: Tempermental water heaters?
Post by: TrapsMcLats on November 30, 2006, 12:11:36 AM

i believe its gas, but i have never really inquired.  What does getting my tank "lagged" mean?

Title: Re: Tempermental water heaters?
Post by: Butterbean on November 30, 2006, 06:37:54 AM

Quote from: TrapsMcLats on November 30, 2006, 12:11:36 AM

i believe its gas, but i have never really inquired.  What does getting my tank "lagged" mean?

You get some bog roll from the loo and mop it up right :)

Title: Re: Tempermental water heaters?
Post by: a_joker10 on November 30, 2006, 06:44:18 AM

Quote from: TrapsMcLats on November 29, 2006, 12:07:48 PM

Now that its winter time our water heater has started acting up.  I don't understand it.  Last night it dropped down to 31 degrees and the water at 6am was almost too hot.  The other night it only dropped down to roughly 42 degrees and the water never got hot and didn't last long.  Anyone have ideas other than a water heater blanket?? 

How old is your water heater, is gas or electric?
Is your tank lined?
Has this happened in the past?

It honestly doesn't sound like a weather problem.
It sounds like either your element is starting to go or more likely that your water temperature sensor is screwed.