BT wins again. What a resource!
Desperate client called with an emergency today; family coming; little hot water! Searched the BT archives using her symptoms; this one seemed to fit – http://forums.taunton.com/tp-breaktime/messages?msg=71491.2
Ran over there with my meter; yep, voltage to bottom element, but with it disconnected it was “open” (infinite Ohms). Called my plumbing supply store at 4:57; begged Susan to stay open another 5 minutes; got the right one; dashed back.
HWH was taking way to long to drain in the crawlspace; I loosened the old element and planned my moves – un-twisted the old, yanked it out with my left hand, rammed the new one end with my right hand. Probably didn’t lose a gallon of water.
Right in my crotch, though . . .
Anyway, filled it back up, got the air out, and bingo, I’m a hero.
Oldest takes violin from her; I earned some lessons.
Forrest – not a plumber. Or an electrician.
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Ha! Great story, way to go!
you ever notice how its always the bottom element....
check your mail for your Honorary Electrician-Plumber merit badge
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Right in my crotch, though . . .
That's a case where I would be glad that that the water *wasn't* very hot...:)
Bob
That's a case where I would be glad that that the water *wasn't* very hot...:)
Yeah, but if it was you could sue McDonalds.
We use to do them that way in apartment complexs. The screw in elements always gave a bigger burb of water than the bolt on type, which were quicker to shove in to seal the gasket. Sometime they would air lock and all we got was one little gluck of water. Always had a empty bucket and plenty of rags and sponges for cleanup.
now you have another trick to add to your bag.
Good on you