HOT water heater

busterb · 07-22-2010, 09:52 PM

Yeah I know about the hot water thing. That wasn't as stupid as testing the relief valve on heater. I though I'd drain the tank, as this 1/2 ass-ed city has never had a boil water alert ever.
Well WTH just as well check the pop-off valve first. Trust me. That valve is a one shot deal, It'll never stop leaking. More of a rupture disk kinda thing.
Then the cheap ass plastic drain valve on bottom was either distorted from heat or banged up. I tried 3 diffrent water hoses and none fit right. Channel lock pliers almost worked.
Never again. Let the sob explode.

BigV · 07-22-2010, 09:59 PM

you say that now....

rupture valve, burst disc. you crack me up. hey. Here's a mop. good luck

xoxoxoBruce · 07-22-2010, 11:17 PM

That blow off valve should not leak. I use mine frequently, I even made up a fitting to blow compressed air in through that valve, to aid draining. You must have gotten some rust or dirt in the seat, and the only way to clean it, is take the pressure off and drain the water to at least below the valve.
While you're at it you could replace the plastic valve, because those bastards won't seal if they are the least bit dirty, either. Have to run clear water through them which means flushing all the crap from the bottom of the tank.
I've had pretty good luck using a garden hose with a plastic coupling, and a spongy washer. The brass couplings, not so much.

glatt · 07-23-2010, 07:20 AM

We've been in our house almost 15 years. And I've never touched the water heater in that time. Should I try flushing it, or should I leave well enough alone and just wait to replace the thing? I'm afraid if I touch anything, I'll end up having to replace the valves, but fail at that because nothing ever goes right with plumbing, and then have to buy a new heater anyway...

xoxoxoBruce · 07-23-2010, 08:18 AM

Where you are, with your water supply, it shouldn't be a problem... leave it alone.

Gravdigr · 07-23-2010, 01:14 PM

Dude, FIX YOUR WATER HEATER!

busterb · 07-28-2010, 09:33 PM

I understand the trash in valve thing, but that's what made part of mess. Tripping the valve, trying to dislodge any crap. With a little oilfiel maintaince, tap with hammer. The lower drain valve, after getting on my knees 4 or 5 times to fit hose. That sucks.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-28-2010, 10:32 PM

Maybe a piece of heater hose with a clamp, on the drain valve?

Cloud · 07-29-2010, 08:01 PM

just don't be like that guy who went down to the basement by himself to fix it, got stuck, and had to saw his own arm off.

that would be bad.

just saying.

tw · 07-29-2010, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloud

just don't be like that guy who went down to the basement by himself to fix it,

"Revenge of the Water Heater". Bad sci-fi.

piercehawkeye45 · 07-30-2010, 01:12 AM

Better than half the shit on SyFy right now...

classicman · 07-30-2010, 07:26 AM

So true PH - Haven't seen squat on there worth watching in months.

Clodfobble · 07-30-2010, 01:16 PM

The new season of Eureka is pretty decent. They've got Gaius Baltar (I don't know/care what the actor's name is; he's Gaius Baltar) doing a guest role for who knows how many episodes, and he's great--his "American" accent is appalling, but I find it easy to ignore.

Happy Monkey · 08-03-2010, 07:17 PM

I like Eureka. Warehouse 13 is fun, but not great. Haven is a car crash. I really need to remove it from my DVR programming, but I keep staring at it.

busterb · 08-03-2010, 09:11 PM

Now that we've sorted that. Next project. New faucets for kitchen sink. Only been there about 60 years. Should be a blast, if things come unscrewed in wall.

07-22-2010, 09:52 PM	#1
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	HOT water heater Yeah I know about the hot water thing. That wasn't as stupid as testing the relief valve on heater. I though I'd drain the tank, as this 1/2 ass-ed city has never had a boil water alert ever. Well WTH just as well check the pop-off valve first. Trust me. That valve is a one shot deal, It'll never stop leaking. More of a rupture disk kinda thing. Then the cheap ass plastic drain valve on bottom was either distorted from heat or banged up. I tried 3 diffrent water hoses and none fit right. Channel lock pliers almost worked. Never again. Let the sob explode. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

07-22-2010, 09:59 PM	#2
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	you say that now.... rupture valve, burst disc. you crack me up. hey. Here's a mop. good luck __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

07-22-2010, 11:17 PM	#3
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	That blow off valve should not leak. I use mine frequently, I even made up a fitting to blow compressed air in through that valve, to aid draining. You must have gotten some rust or dirt in the seat, and the only way to clean it, is take the pressure off and drain the water to at least below the valve. While you're at it you could replace the plastic valve, because those bastards won't seal if they are the least bit dirty, either. Have to run clear water through them which means flushing all the crap from the bottom of the tank. I've had pretty good luck using a garden hose with a plastic coupling, and a spongy washer. The brass couplings, not so much. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

07-23-2010, 08:18 AM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Where you are, with your water supply, it shouldn't be a problem... leave it alone. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

07-23-2010, 01:14 PM	#6
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Dude, FIX YOUR WATER HEATER! __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

07-23-2010, 07:20 AM	#4
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	We've been in our house almost 15 years. And I've never touched the water heater in that time. Should I try flushing it, or should I leave well enough alone and just wait to replace the thing? I'm afraid if I touch anything, I'll end up having to replace the valves, but fail at that because nothing ever goes right with plumbing, and then have to buy a new heater anyway...

07-28-2010, 09:33 PM	#7
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	I understand the trash in valve thing, but that's what made part of mess. Tripping the valve, trying to dislodge any crap. With a little oilfiel maintaince, tap with hammer. The lower drain valve, after getting on my knees 4 or 5 times to fit hose. That sucks. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

07-28-2010, 10:32 PM	#8
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Maybe a piece of heater hose with a clamp, on the drain valve? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

07-29-2010, 08:01 PM	#9
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	just don't be like that guy who went down to the basement by himself to fix it, got stuck, and had to saw his own arm off. that would be bad. just saying. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

07-30-2010, 01:12 AM	#11
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	Better than half the shit on SyFy right now... __________________ I like my perspectives like I like my baseball caps: one size fits all.

07-30-2010, 07:26 AM	#12
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	So true PH - Haven't seen squat on there worth watching in months. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

07-30-2010, 01:16 PM	#13
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	The new season of Eureka is pretty decent. They've got Gaius Baltar (I don't know/care what the actor's name is; he's Gaius Baltar) doing a guest role for who knows how many episodes, and he's great--his "American" accent is appalling, but I find it easy to ignore. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

08-03-2010, 07:17 PM	#14
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	I like Eureka. Warehouse 13 is fun, but not great. Haven is a car crash. I really need to remove it from my DVR programming, but I keep staring at it. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

08-03-2010, 09:11 PM	#15
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Now that we've sorted that. Next project. New faucets for kitchen sink. Only been there about 60 years. Should be a blast, if things come unscrewed in wall. Attached Images __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

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