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RamblinMurph
Explorer
Jan 11, 2014

Water heater out for repairs - anything else to do?

Pulled my 10 gallon water heater today to have a hole welded. I had a fitting crack which shorted the temp control and made a hole in the tank. I had the hole welded today and the repair guys suggeste...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Jan 11, 2014
Hi,

Treat it with descaler and rinse extremely well. If you don't wish to be that "harsh" then treat it with vinegar (heated is better).

Will the residential electric element fit the hole?

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