Hi,
I am about to attempt my first dip tube replacement (the other one is disintegrating).
I think I know the basic procedure (flush, turn off gas/water, drain), but if any one has any other tips, it would be much appreciated.
First question: I ordered a replacement dip tube/nipple assy. direct from Rheem, but it seems short. I called to re-confirm, and they said it was the correct replacement.
It is 23.5" long, and it will not even make it half-way to the bottom of the tank, which I thought was the whole idea. I have a large capacity commercial-grade unit (RHEEM RFD120-67) that is short & squat, but the replacement dip tube still seems short to my untrained eye.
Second question: When I remove the current dip tube are there any tips or tricks to removing/replacing w/o getting fiberglass in the tank & threads? white Teflon tape or grey putty? Just use a pipe wrench to remove existing?
I have attempted to attach a photo of the area, I plan on cutting the horizontal run & soldering in a union to do the repair.
Again, thanks in advance for any tips. I hope I am posting this in the right area.
Max
I am about to attempt my first dip tube replacement (the other one is disintegrating).
I think I know the basic procedure (flush, turn off gas/water, drain), but if any one has any other tips, it would be much appreciated.
First question: I ordered a replacement dip tube/nipple assy. direct from Rheem, but it seems short. I called to re-confirm, and they said it was the correct replacement.
It is 23.5" long, and it will not even make it half-way to the bottom of the tank, which I thought was the whole idea. I have a large capacity commercial-grade unit (RHEEM RFD120-67) that is short & squat, but the replacement dip tube still seems short to my untrained eye.
Second question: When I remove the current dip tube are there any tips or tricks to removing/replacing w/o getting fiberglass in the tank & threads? white Teflon tape or grey putty? Just use a pipe wrench to remove existing?
I have attempted to attach a photo of the area, I plan on cutting the horizontal run & soldering in a union to do the repair.
Again, thanks in advance for any tips. I hope I am posting this in the right area.
Max