Water Heater Weirdness

[adt2]

Yep - switch on fwd bulkhead port E.R....I just didn't realize I needed to wait for the pressure tank to empty.

I'm now $100 and 3 hours into this "easy project," and still don't have the valve cartridge removed.

[doc g]

Look at the one way valve at the water heater , that may be stuck allowing water to go both ways at the hot water heater . That would be the first place I would look as this problem isn’t confined to a particular shower/sink or outlet . …..Pat

[SEVEN]

Call me at (650) 619-2308. If I can help on FaceTime I will. Rusty

[SEVEN]

Make sure that you pull that pin on the top of the valve out. And whatever you do, don’t lose it.

[adt2]

Got it all wrapped up late yesterday afternoon. Ended up having to jury-rig a tool to remove the old cartridge as the "puller" I bought at Home Depot was worthless. Also it helps to identify the cartridge BEFORE you go shopping. But the wife is happy she can take a hot shower in the master head now.

Still looking for the water heater gremlin though.

[SEVEN]

Drain the tank with the power off. Pull the heating elements. They may have grown together from the calcium buildup in the water. If it’s an old tank, you should just go ahead and replace the one or if it has to replace them both.