Banjo Bud
Active Member
lately I’ve noticted I need my shower mix valve turned more to the hot side to get the same heat I used to. I have a 12 year old, 40 gal, electric tank. I also have a water softener system and an acid neutralizing tank. My PH is 7-7.2 consistently. I checked both elements and they are good. 13 ohms. I drain water from the tank every other month. I’ve never gotten any crap though. Just clean water. I replaced the anode rod about 4 months ago. The original was 80% gone. I did a test today. I got the shower adjusted to a good temp at about 1/2 full on volume. The I pulled the knob straight out, which in theory gives me more water without changing the mix ratio. The water went cold. I needed to turn the knob more toward the hot side to get the same temp I had at 1/2 volume. I’m wondering if it’s posdible that the output pipe from the hot water tank is built up with junk and not allowing enough water through it. If that’s the case, I guess it’s new tank time?