Jimbo
Plumber
What is the biggest chunk of "stuff" anyone has seen from a dip tube problem? I replaced a Moen 1225 yesterday ( 2nd time in 3 months on the same valve, same problem). Water heater is 2002, so not immediately suspecting dip tube. Flushed WH, didn't notice anything. But some large chunks that I would describe as resembling shavings of PVC were lodged INSIDE the cartridge, and came out of both the hot and cold sides of the valve body when flushed with cartridge out. It is definitely not teflon tape, much too thick and stiff.
House does not have a pressure regulator, so this could have come in from the street, but no known recent work in the neighborhood. This bathroom is adjacent to the garage....it is the " first stop" for both hot and cold water entering the house.
I will try to post some pictures tonight.
House does not have a pressure regulator, so this could have come in from the street, but no known recent work in the neighborhood. This bathroom is adjacent to the garage....it is the " first stop" for both hot and cold water entering the house.
I will try to post some pictures tonight.