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Old 01-24-2011, 11:08 AM
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Having hot water issues at my house......(Dont think the tank holds that much hot water).... but im getting aggravated with taking a 45 second warm shower ..... Does anyone have a hot water tank for sale ? If not, do you know of anyone selling one.... electric tank please
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Old 01-24-2011, 11:11 AM
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What size is the tank? Just started with issues?
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Old 01-24-2011, 11:19 AM
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you try turning up the temperature?
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Old 01-24-2011, 11:21 AM
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you try turning up the temperature?

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Old 01-24-2011, 11:21 AM
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What size is the tank? Just started with issues?

very small..... Gf can take a shower, then turn it off, i get in and it lasts 45 seconds...TOPS.... im thinking like 20 gallon ??

issues ever since we started the move (month ago)
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very small..... Gf can take a shower, then turn it off, i get in and it lasts 45 seconds...TOPS.... im thinking like 20 gallon ??

issues ever since we started the move (month ago)

Have not read the exact size of the current water heater. Before buying a new one make sure of the exact size you currently have. If the current water heater has been installed 10+ years you would probably do better to replace it.
Are you renting or do you own the place where you live? If renting, then contact the owner to repair/replace the water heater. If you own the place, then consider upgrading to a larger capacity water heater for the future.
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Old 01-24-2011, 01:24 PM
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Have not read the exact size of the current water heater. Before buying a new one make sure of the exact size you currently have. If the current water heater has been installed 10+ years you would probably do better to replace it.
Are you renting or do you own the place where you live? If renting, then contact the owner to repair/replace the water heater. If you own the place, then consider upgrading to a larger capacity water heater for the future.

not renting, my grandfather owns the trailer, and we live there 'rent free' as long as we 'fix it up'......
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very small..... Gf can take a shower, then turn it off, i get in and it lasts 45 seconds...TOPS.... im thinking like 20 gallon ??

issues ever since we started the move (month ago)

Just how big is your g/f?
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Just how big is your g/f?
She's bout 130. He's bout 240........that should explain it......
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She's bout 130. He's bout 240........that should explain it......
Tim Your about 130...care to take another guess?????
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She's bout 130. He's bout 320........that should explain it......
Fixed it for ya
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Well there's ya problem, You take shower 1st & let GF shower 2nd, problem solved!
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Well there's ya problem, You take shower 1st & let GF shower 2nd, problem solved!

hahahahaaa.... im serious.....im gonna go buy a new one at Lowes..
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Well there's ya problem, You take shower 1st & let GF shower 2nd, problem solved!
Sound like a great solution to me Jeff...
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Do not buy a whirlpool. There nothing but junk. Is it gas or electric.
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It might just be an element out. Most water heaters have two heating elements, the bottom one does most of the work and goes out quicker. If it's an element it would only be $10 to $15 to get a new one.
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It might just be an element out. Most water heaters have two heating elements, the bottom one does most of the work and goes out quicker. If it's an element it would only be $10 to $15 to get a new one.

problem is... i dont know where this element is located... im sure i can get one from a hardware store....., just have no knowledge of how to replace it.
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I gotta a fix for you - shower together or You shower first. HaHa!
Seriously, I bet that the lower heating element went out, it gives the same problem - short hot water supply. Problem is, it's sometimes easier to replace the tank than the element. Good luck.
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I gotta a fix for you - shower together or You shower first. HaHa!
Seriously, I bet that the lower heating element went out, it gives the same problem - short hot water supply. Problem is, it's sometimes easier to replace the tank than the element. Good luck.
If it's a larger water heater and it doesn't last long then I agree with gottago49. Check the size before you buy a new one. You could save a lot of money if it is a heating element out. Very easy to change also.
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