DutchmenSport wrote:
My water heater is VERY hot. Very hot! Love it though. In 3 years of owning my Outback, we've never run out of hot water for showers and dishes, and it's only a 6 gallon tank. The hotter the water, the more cold has to mix to take a comfortable shower. Maybe I should get a cooking thermometer and see how hot the water really is in my tank?
I think I can call my mystery, "SOLVED!"
Normal t-stat is set to OPEN at 140*F so yes the water is HOT
That is how mfg. extend the hot water use.
Glad to hear you found the leak.
A warp or two of teflon will elp and doesn't interfere with anode rod contact.