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Hot water tank question (including photos) and DIY disaster!
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I think the MSE way is to do as above. ie: rinse out and reinstall.
Total cost £30 for two elements.
Versus £400 for new tank and £700 whatever for heat store.Happy chappy0 -
I bought 6 gallons of white vinegar and used it to clean the tank out.
Just as a matter of interest, what is this nipple in the bottom of the cold tank for?
Right in the middle, with a bit of plastic tube on the end of it.Happy chappy0 -
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Sacrificial anode. That's what the all those bits are .
Corgi Guy.Ask to see CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering)0 -
Thanks.
Your OH sees fit to abuse me for not leaving thanks
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=915673Happy chappy0 -
Easily offended then aren't you.;)
Corgi Guy.Ask to see CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering)0 -
Are you being serious then?Happy chappy0
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