Recent content by BBdude

I've had a few days now and one or two where we've got 6 people taking baths/showers. No issues so far. Did put a slip of paper at the end of the t and p to monitor when I'm not down there - still dry! Can't thank you enough for everyone's input and help! Only issue I have left now is the...

Day 1 post 4.4 gal expansion tank and no water from T and P :)

Hi All - Thanks for the continued feedback. I'm going to stick with the current plumber and have him remediate with a expansion tank. One thing that keeps me thinking is why ONLY ONE of my tanks t and p keep dripping, when they're setup in parallel. Reading some more on the water tanks it...

Thanks, Mark. Long story short. The guy the plumbing company sent out did good work when my requests were basic (frost free hose bibs, water powered sump, etc.), but when I asked for a water softener it was clear he was in over his head. We're still working with the plumbing company to have...

Thanks, both. Plumber recommended a 2.1 gallon so will ask him about a larger 4.4 gallon tank. Looks like the difference is only an additional $25 for the larger tank.

I'm a layman so excuse my lack of jargon, but he said the pressure is higher coming into the home in the evening since less folks are using water in the township. Our pressure during the day he said was 'higher' at '90'. He said the PRV would ensure the pressure is cut in half and also ensure...

He recommended a pressure reducing valve ($1,000 installed) and a plt-5 w/h expansion ($575 installed). It sounds like we could get away with just the expansion tank. Our water pressure is just right so I don't want to reduce if I can avoid it w/ just an expansion tank (not to mention it's a...

Plumber is coming out tomorrow. All I told him was the T&P is leaking so we'll see what he says.

Thanks for your feedback - yes, it's a closed system. Replace both meaning both hot water heaters? Both safety valves? I guess I'm surprised this wasn't an issue with the old water heaters. One random thing ... when I use the hot water in the tub of one my upstairs bathrooms the pipes shake...

Confirmed today it is the relief pipe. Only happening to the one on the left, despite them being run in parallel. Is this typical? My two older units never dispensed water out of the relief pipe so it this the result of the plumber changing something? Would I need two expansion tanks or just...

Thanks, guys. I'll give the paper a try. Flue size is 4". Right side goes up 4" and then turns to the left. Left one goes up 4", where it meets with the horizontal piece from the unit on the right. From where they meet it's about 2' until it goes on its path out the chimney.

Hi All - See photos. I have two (2) 50 gallon 40k BTU Bradford White water heaters (Natural Gas / Model No RG250T6N) that are leaking from the bottom. Noticed it this morning. They're only a year old. The heater on the right dried up pretty quick, but you can see where the cement is darker...

This is helpful, thank you. Sounds like the plumber thought replacing the control valve was outside what he was supposed to do. Owner is on vacation so will call him next week and suggest the above and see what he says. Certainly a control valve should still be covered on a product / install...

Plumber just left. Seems the system is working fine now. Once the regeneration completed, salt issue was remediated. Valve still not working right or counting gallons used, so that's next piece to remediate.

You're right. I thought dittohead was pointing out the ball valve, not the loop. Makes sense now.