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Old 01-24-2011, 05:21 PM
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If you have to add another water heater, you may have to run another wire anyway.
Most trailers come with 30 gal. water heaters.

Jordan, check the breaker and see if it is a double breaker or a single breaker.

If double, you have a 240 volt water heater. If single breaker, you have a 120 volt water heater.
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Old 01-24-2011, 05:26 PM
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Ray, its a single breaker.... there is a "spigot" at the bottom..... can i drain this ??? Can i hook up a water hose and run it outside and drain the tank ??? I would really like to take a hot shower tonight..
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Old 01-24-2011, 05:26 PM
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why would you heat hot water? just saying

it says, hot water tank.... not hot water heater...
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Old 01-24-2011, 05:27 PM
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Just make sure you use an extension cord with a ground and it'll be okay.

i'll pass.... give me a call after 5 pm

got some questions, i need a dog trained/ possibly...
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Old 01-24-2011, 05:29 PM
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i'll pass.... give me a call after 5 pm

got some questions, i need a dog trained/ possibly...
Water heater is going to be waaaay cheaper than me training a dog Pookie. I'll give you a call though, right after I take my 30 minute shower.
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Old 01-24-2011, 05:37 PM
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Water heater is going to be waaaay cheaper than me training a dog Pookie. I'll give you a call though, right after I take my 30 minute shower.

notice i said possibly.... at least you can afford a new water heater...
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I'm going back with my original advice, shower together. That way you might get a little hot water before it goes to lukewarm. After your shower tonight, if it's not raining, kill the breaker and drain some water from the bottom of the tank and see if you get a bunch of sludge. That could fix your problem, but it has never worked for me. If you have a 30 gallon tank, carefully disconnect the bottom element and see if it is good (You are going to need a multimeter to check its resistance). It might not be that big of a deal to change it. Definitely the cheapest option. Little projects like that sometimes become all day projects. I like going to the repair parts store with the broken part in my hand and all the make, model, and serial number information that I can find. Good luck my friend, keep us posted.
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If u go gas I recommend a tankless other wise the electric ones take like 4 breakers to work

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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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it says, hot water tank.... not hot water heater...
Why would you want to heat hot water? just asking
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If'n I was home, I'd go up there and fix it for you.
I got another week offshore.

If you have a way to drain it, turn off the breaker and water, drain it(you will have to vent the relief valve so it will drain). Fill again and drain again. Be sure to use a hose and run outside.
If would be best if you took it out to drain so you could shake it some.

It is 120 volts. Those take a while to heat water..

If you suffer another week, I can go up there and check everything out.
It probably has only 1 element if it is 120 volt.
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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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notice i said possibly.... at least you can afford a new water heater...
Sale one of those weapons you have been investing in a buy a water heater.
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it said 18 gallons on the side... its 120 volt......


looks like im getting a 30 gallon
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it said 18 gallons on the side... its 120 volt......


looks like im getting a 30 gallon
& there's ya problem, 30 will do ya some good, make sure & measure the opening where it's going, they make tall skinny ones & short fat ones!
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Old 01-25-2011, 10:34 AM
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the opening is about 6' tall..... and decent size round... the tank in it now looks almost brand new..... its only 3' tall and about 1.5' in diameter..... very small. It says 18gal on side
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I never heard of an 18 gal. water heater.
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what it said salty.....its stamped on the side
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