Posted by Bud..........Suncoast Plumbing on April 27, 19101 at 20:48:59:
In Reply to: hot water posted by clebo on April 27, 19101 at 12:33:30:
: I read one of your previous msgs regarding hot water problems from a women who had a 6yr. old 40 gallon tank. Mine also is a 6yr. 40 gallon tank and my dip tube was replaced. However, the problem of not enough hot water is still a problem. They actually stated that the dip tube in our unit did not dissolve, but they replaced anyway.
: Just two mornings ago, I filled the tub about half way for my son's bath. I usually only fill about 1/4, but we had to go downstairs while it filled and it was somewhat more than usual. However, the next morning my husband took a 5min. shower and I took a 10 min shower, both using our 2gallons per min shower head, and there was no more hot water for my son's bath. I mean not a drop. We did not use our washing machine, dishwasher, and we did not wash dishes by hand.
: We also clean the scum from the bottom of the tank monthly now.
: What is happening? Do we need a new tank or could there be something else wrong with it.? Help?
: Thank you