Bill Arden
Computer Programmer
I have a water heater that has a serial number within the recall range.
The recall is for the plastic down tube dissolving due to a bad batch of plastic.
How can I tell if the down tube is bad?
How do I remove it to check it?
I can remove the pluming since I installed the unit with brass to CPVC unions that come apart, but I don't know how I would remove the down tube without breaking it.
I opened the cold uniun and then drained it and it made bubbling noizes untill it was nearly empty. This makes me think that the down tube is ok, but the water seems to get cold quicker than it should.
I have some stainless steel heater elements left over from a research project and I have been thinking of changing out the bottom element anyway.
Edit: it's a 50 gallon electric "State censible" unit.
I don't know how to check or remove the anode rod. (if it even has one)
The recall is for the plastic down tube dissolving due to a bad batch of plastic.
How can I tell if the down tube is bad?
How do I remove it to check it?
I can remove the pluming since I installed the unit with brass to CPVC unions that come apart, but I don't know how I would remove the down tube without breaking it.
I opened the cold uniun and then drained it and it made bubbling noizes untill it was nearly empty. This makes me think that the down tube is ok, but the water seems to get cold quicker than it should.
I have some stainless steel heater elements left over from a research project and I have been thinking of changing out the bottom element anyway.
Edit: it's a 50 gallon electric "State censible" unit.
I don't know how to check or remove the anode rod. (if it even has one)
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