Recent content by montag

Thanks CallMeVilla. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what water heater manufacturers make a reliable tank. I'm not too enthusiastic about getting a GE model from HomeDepot. From what I have found online, Rheem seem like a good choice. My local Ferguson plumbing place carry the A O...

I like the photo :) I was wondering about those tanks with a 6, 10 or even 12 year warranty. I don't know from experience but I am guessing the warranty is only as good as the fine print. What did shock me when looking at tanks on the Sears and other websites was that most were not rated...

Thank you CallMeVilla, that's a good point. I think after I have replaced the reducing valve I'll be thinking about that tank replacement as the next project. I think I can do it myself. What tank manufacturer did you go with.

Thanks Neal. Will change both the reducing and TPR valve. Just for reference, I've attached an image of the existing reducing valve. Will try and get one of similar dimensions.

I saw a video online that said to run a faucet slightly while making the adjustment, so I did that. After I did the adjustment I turned on the faucet full for 10 seconds then closed it and went and checked the static water pressure.

I think you are right Joe. The pressure regulator is not working and has to be replaced. A job for this weekend.

Thanks Neal. Sorry to be dense but do mean replace the TPR valve on the side of the water heater or replace the wilkins valve on the hot water line. I'm thinking you mean the TPR because it should be releasing water with this high pressure problem and it is not. The wilkins valve is doing the...

Some additional info from my testing. With the test gauge attached to the cold line it reads 98psi with no faucets or water being drawn. If I turn on a faucet on the same floor as the gauge, the pressure drops to 40psi. Then turn off the faucet and the pressure climbs back to 98psi and takes...

I got a basic water pressure test gauge from Lowes (orbit model #91130) and tested both the hot and cold lines for pressure. With no faucets on or any other items drawing water, cold is at 98psi and hot (or not so hot since its not really running at the time of test), at little over 100psi. So...

Thank you JoeD. I'll check the pressure on both hot and cold and post the results.

That's a great tip. I didn't think of the washing machine connection :confused:. Thank you. Just need to a gauge now from hd or lowes.

Do you mean measure the hot water pressure. How would I that since I am only familiar with the pressure gauges that fit on an outside faucet for the cold water. I guess I could cut in and add a suitable connector to one of the hot water pipes and measure from that.

Hi all, I have a tanked hot water heater, 13 years old, that I am thinking is reaching the end of it's useful life, but wanted to get some expert opinion before replacing. Current problem we are seeing Hot water is venting via a wilkins 1500 valve (graduated screw in type) from the hot water...

Yes we are going to call in a plumber since this may be a symptom of some other problem. Thanks for the help.

Thanks for finding that part Nealtw. This makes me think I could replace the part myself.