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    Where to mount Tankless control panel

    I'm switching from tank to Tankless (likely Noritz NRCR111dv). It will be mounted in the attic where current tank is. Anyy recomendations on where to mount the controller. It can o next to unit ut wonder if it's better to install in the living space somewhere? Looking for ideas. I'm thinking a...
  2. FenixFire007

    Anode Rod Missing - WH Replacement Needed?

    We purchased a house a couple years ago, and I've noticed the presence of black flecks in the bathtub, and accumulating in our kitchen faucet. I thought maybe there was corrosion in the water heater, so I drained it but didn't see any signs of flecks in the runoff (only lots of hard water...
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    Pipe from gas boiler making loud noise (link to sound)

    Hi, I have gas baseboard hot water heat with two taco zone valves. One zone in particular makes a loud knocking noise whenever the thermostat calls for heat. The noise is coming from the first part of the zone right where the zone valve is. I've been in the house for one full winter and I've...
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    ABSOLUTE Mystery Electric Tankless Problem : /

    Let me start by saying hello, and thank you in advance for all who read and attempt to offer advice. We have a Richmond 18kW electric tankless. It is only around 18 months old, and it's been around 12 months since I last successfully flushed it. Now, it won't even flush. When running, the...
  5. K

    Gas water heater : no flame issue ;-(

    Hello, Flame will sometimes light up when the whole unit is poked / shaked or when I play around with the spark switch. It will sometimes make that additional sound as if it is triggering something. Then I will open the water and it will work. It seems that only when the trigger sound can be...
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    Rust around outlet of hot water outlet on heater

    Hello! I wanted to get some expert opinions on this rust that I noticed around my hot water heater outlet. This is in a new construction home, just a little over 1.5 years old. There was a leak at this location shortly after closing, they sent the plumber out who just tightened it up. I’ve...
  7. N

    Q: Replacing a dip tube in a gas water heater

    Hello, Would like to get some advice about replacing a dip tube in my heater. It is from 1996 or so. Please see the attached pictures. Can I do this without cutting the water pipe? Any specific things to consider? Step-by-step instructions would be appreciated. :) The heater information...
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    Pressure problems

    Hello this is my first post on this forum! Hopefully I'm putting it in the right place. Ok here goes. I live in a mobile home so I don't have extra floors. So I removed and installed a new water heater(40g to 60g) and a water softener(42k bead). When I installed I plumbed 1/2" piping for the...
  9. Vortex Plumbing Inc

    Drain Cleaning Service

    Vortex Plumbing Inc is one of the best plumbing service providers. Vortex Plumbing Inc offers drainage cleaning service, repairing service, plumbing fixing service, and so on. Visit us to see the services offered by Vortex Plumbing Inc. http://i'm too stupid.com
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    Leaking, bulging tank- can’t afford replacement

    I have a 26 year old tank in my garage that supplies my house. I noticed two days ago that it had been leaking for an unknown amount of time (could be two days, could be four months). Finally got a chance to look closer today and it looks like the seam of the cylinder is bulging and rusted...
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    Water-Heater Brands and Maintenance

    Hello. I live in a single-family home in Chicago. I have lived in this home for 35 years. Our home's water heater was here when my family bought this home. So, this water heater is at least 35 years old. Our water heater is a RheemGlas Fury, model # 22-40-2. The water heater has 40 gallons...
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