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    BW water heater tank cracked? (pics included)

    Totally agree - I'm just trying to figure out if there's a reason it failed after 30 months of use versus the stated 60. I realize that sometimes defects happen during manufacturing, but wanted to make sure there's no underlying issue causing failure again, especially since I'd be hoping to...
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    BW water heater tank cracked? (pics included)

    Just got home with the water pressure gauge - its reading about 85 PSI sustained from a hose connection, I'm not sure exactly where in the line that is, so I guess the pressure could be reduced somewhat from the main. The M1TW40S6FBN heater I have is certified for 300PSI with a 150PSI working...
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    BW water heater tank cracked? (pics included)

    yea, that makes sense. I'll go to Home Depot on the way home Watts 3/4 in. Plastic Water Pressure Test Gauge and put it on one of the utility faucets since they're the closest to the main input. I'll leave it on for 5-7 hours tonight and run the house as normal and see what happens. I'd...
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    BW water heater tank cracked? (pics included)

    Thanks for the ideas guys - I did schedule the plumber to come out tomorrow and replace the tank. I showed my friend the pictures I posted here, and he noticed the rust on the black iron gas pipes, and said I might have a humidity problem down there. BTW, I think most of the water is coming...
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    BW water heater tank cracked? (pics included)

    A couple days ago I noticed some water on the floor of my utility room, around the water heater. I also noticed some corrosion around the T&P valve. At first I thought it could be a bad T&P valve dumping water, or the lack of an Expansion tank causing the T&P to dump. I took some pictures and...
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