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Posted by on March 10, 2007, 1:43 pm
On Mar 10, 1:25 pm, trad...@optonline.net wrote:
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> > > devilprim...@hotmail.com wrote:
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> > >>What do I try next? Do I need a new tank? Is the water I see just
> > >>leftover water from the bad gasket/super-heated water problem? Will it
> > >>dry up on it's own after a few days? I assume the water is what's
> > >>shorting the system and shutting things down. But why is there only
> > >>water on the floor overnight and not during the day?
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> > >>Anyway, advice I could bring back to my plumber as a suggestion (or to
> > >>a new plumber) is appreciated.
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> > I'd get a new plumber... a water heater is a cheap replacement ~ $100 bucks.
> > 3 wires to connect & 2 pipes.
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> Without seeing it, or knowing how old it is, it's impossible to give
> much advice. If the tank was properly drained, there should only
> have been a tiny bit of water when the element was removed, not enough
> to get the insulation soaked with a lot of water. Did you check for
> any visible leaking around where the element was replaced? And even
> if the insulation is wet, I doubt it would cause the circuit to
> trip. If the insulation is wet, I'd leave the access covers off
> until it's dry and make sure the wet insulation isn't on top of bare
> circuit contacts.
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> I guess since you're already into this guy for an unknown amount, you
> should call him back again. But I wouldn't pay him anymore unless
> it's clear that whatever is going on is due to some other problem
> cropping up that he isn't responsible for.
The tank is roughly 5 years old... I read elsewhere that if the water
is super hot (and it was), that can cause leakage. The thermostat was
apparently shot, but even after replacing it I assume the damage would
have been done and any water that seeped into the insulation would
have to evaporate. it's just weird that I only get seepage overnight.
I think it's either time for a new plumber or a new tank.
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