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Check the H/W tank and possibly clean it out: -
You first turn OFF the power to tank, then attach a hose pipe to the bottom fitting, lead it outside or to any drain, turn on the valve by it, turn OFF your inlet valve and open the relief valve so air can enter the H/W tank.Let the whole tank empty -takes about 30 -40 minutes. Next, when empty turn ON the inlet valve and let cold water run through the tank and out the hose, now you will see the sludge coming out. Let this run 5-7 minutes or until water is coming through clean. Now you are done . Let it fill, then turn on power.
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Why does your washing machine cause hot water loss throughout the house even when washing with cold water all pipes are copper as soon as washing machine is finished hot water is restored?
Poor design of the piping system as you may have adequate pressure but not enough volume as the sizing of fixture units is predicated upon available pressure and amount of volume needed to prevent drastic pressure / volume drops (loss) Poor design of the piping system as you may have adequate pressure but not enough volume as the sizing of fixture units is predicated upon available pressure and amount of volume needed to prevent drastic pressure / volume drops (loss)
What four element are needed to create felt?
Wool, soap, hot water and pressure :)
Why are you losing pressure on the hot water side through out your home you have no leaks?
Check pipe size for hot water or if galvanized pipe used, pipe could be clogged inside with rust and scale.
Why do the hot water in the bathtub does not get hot like the rest of the hot water through out the house?
you have a bad valve its not letting the hot side open all the way.or it may have a limit disk that keeps it from getting too hot. try turning the limit disk its behind the handle
Why does the hot water heater blow the trip?
Either T&P valve is bad, water pressure too high, water overheated because of faulty element.
What should you do if you have good hot water pressure throughout your house except for the upstairs bathtub where it is just a trickle?
Replace the tub faucet.
What is the meaning of megaflow?
A mega-flow system is simply hot water stored under a certain pressure. The idea is to give one the same pressure throughout the house. This is a good choice of a boiler if one has high hot water demand.
What pressure should you have entering the hot water tank?
House pressure, 75 PSI maximum.
Is hot water pressure and cold water pressure equal in pressure?
Pressure is the same whether hot or cold.
How can you increase the hot water pressure in the house if it just comes out as a trickle?
First, check if the shut-off valve for the hot water supply is fully open. If it is, the issue might be a clog in the hot water line or a faulty mixing valve. You may need to clean the pipes or replace the mixing valve to restore proper hot water pressure in your house.
Why does my washing machine cause hot water loss throughout the house even when washing with cold water?
Pressure drop possibly because of ferrous piping having mineral deposits severely restricting volume Pressure drop possibly because of ferrous piping having mineral deposits severely restricting volume
Does hot water have pressure?
Hot water does exert pressure, but the main thing is that it creates steam if hot enough, and that is often used to run machines that require pressure.
What does it mean if your hot water pressure is less than the cold water pressure?
If your hot water pressure is lower than the cold water pressure, it could indicate a problem with the hot water heater, such as sediment buildup in the tank or a faulty pressure relief valve. It may also be due to a blockage or leak in the hot water pipes. It is recommended to have a plumber inspect and address the issue to ensure proper functioning of your hot water system.
Can you shut off the inflow valve to hot water heater for a day without harming system if so should pressure valve be left open and limited usage of hot water?
If you have a leak on the hot water somewhere in the house and the water input into the tank is not running, the tank will lose it's water. And if it is an electric tank, the elements will burn out. Gas hot water tank should be no problem. Pressure valve does not have to be open.
Is there a problem with the hot water tank if there is no hot water pressure throughout the house but the cold water pressure is fine?
The water shut-off valve on the cold inlet pipe above the water heater could be partially plugged with debris. Turn off the main water supply shutoff to home and take the valve apart to clean. JR
No hot water pressure in the house?
Check the inlet valve to H/W tank. make sure it's full on. If still no hot water anywhere you need to call a plumber, you have a weird problem.
Can the water pressure in the house be too much for a gas hot water tank?
yes and no. usually you want your psi between 65 and 80. otherwise it will cause you problems!!
