Comments on: Episode #13 – The Cold Water Heater http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/76/episode-13-the-cold-water-heater The Handyguys are two avid DIYers sharing their experiences working around the house. Our podcasts feature answers to your questions, head-to-head tool tests and other DIY and home improvement topics. If you have a question regarding your home, let us know using the contact tab on our site or call us at (818) 804-8665. We respond to all questions and may use your question on-the-air in a future broadcast. Our weekly podcasts are posted every Thursday at 5PM Eastern Time. We look forward to answering your questions and helping you around the home! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:36:00 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Episode #99 – Water Heaters and Home Networking http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/76/episode-13-the-cold-water-heater#comment-1100 Episode #99 – Water Heaters and Home Networking Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:42:44 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/76/episode-13-the-cold-water-heater#comment-1100 [...] not expand like that. It seems that there is an important safety element missing from that heater. You can also get more information on water heaters from Episode 13. Sandra, replace the water heater [...] [...] not expand like that. It seems that there is an important safety element missing from that heater. You can also get more information on water heaters from Episode 13. Sandra, replace the water heater [...]

]]> By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/76/episode-13-the-cold-water-heater#comment-1091 The Handyguys Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:37:26 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/76/episode-13-the-cold-water-heater#comment-1091 Sandra - Time for a new water heater. It was caused by too much pressure in the tank. In this post there is a picture of a T&P (temperature and pressure) valve. The valve failed to open or is missing. The pressure could have been caused by excessive heat (bad thermostat) or excessive water pressure in the house. Check out our show where we talk about too much water pressure. http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/902/episode-97-water-pressure-fixing-a-wall-and-a-new-tool Good luck and let us know if you have any further questions. Sandra – Time for a new water heater. It was caused by too much pressure in the tank. In this post there is a picture of a T&P (temperature and pressure) valve. The valve failed to open or is missing. The pressure could have been caused by excessive heat (bad thermostat) or excessive water pressure in the house. Check out our show where we talk about too much water pressure.
http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/902/episode-97-water-pressure-fixing-a-wall-and-a-new-tool

Good luck and let us know if you have any further questions.

]]> By: Sandra http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/76/episode-13-the-cold-water-heater#comment-1090 Sandra Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:53:42 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/76/episode-13-the-cold-water-heater#comment-1090 My hot water heater bowed at the bottom of the tank and forced the tank upward which caused the pipes to leak. Could you tell me what would cause this? My hot water heater bowed at the bottom of the tank and forced the tank upward which caused the pipes to leak. Could you tell me what would cause this?

]]> By: Handyguys Podcast » Blog Archive » Episode #23 - Trellis plans and listener questions http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/76/episode-13-the-cold-water-heater#comment-90 Handyguys Podcast » Blog Archive » Episode #23 - Trellis plans and listener questions Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:00:41 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/76/episode-13-the-cold-water-heater#comment-90 [...] Second is a question from Roger about a white gritty substance in his hot water. Listen to the podcast for some suggestions. Its likely time for a new heater for Roger. Roger may find other useful information in our podcast entitled The Cold Water Heater [...] [...] Second is a question from Roger about a white gritty substance in his hot water. Listen to the podcast for some suggestions. Its likely time for a new heater for Roger. Roger may find other useful information in our podcast entitled The Cold Water Heater [...]

]]> By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/76/episode-13-the-cold-water-heater#comment-89 The Handyguys Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:23:29 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/76/episode-13-the-cold-water-heater#comment-89 Thanks for your kind words about our podcast. Pinging of hot water pipes is usually caused when pipes heat a cool they expand and contract. The expansion and contraction will cause a little rubbing where they are attached to joists. Its usually nothing to worry about. Regardless - Its always a good idea to be familiar with the operation of the systems in your house, especially where to turn off the water, electric and gas. The Handyguys Thanks for your kind words about our podcast. Pinging of hot water pipes is usually caused when pipes heat a cool they expand and contract. The expansion and contraction will cause a little rubbing where they are attached to joists. Its usually nothing to worry about. Regardless – Its always a good idea to be familiar with the operation of the systems in your house, especially where to turn off the water, electric and gas.

The Handyguys

]]> By: Gina http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/76/episode-13-the-cold-water-heater#comment-88 Gina Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:39:11 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/76/episode-13-the-cold-water-heater#comment-88 I heard some strange pinging noises coming from the basement the other day and was afraid it might be the hot water tank. I have visions of it spewing out water (like our old one did) when I'm here by myself and I wont' know what to do. I've read the emergency instructions on the tank...but in an emergency will I know what to do...LOL. Your blog is full of great information and I've subscribed. I heard some strange pinging noises coming from the basement the other day and was afraid it might be the hot water tank.

I have visions of it spewing out water (like our old one did) when I’m here by myself and I wont’ know what to do. I’ve read the emergency instructions on the tank…but in an emergency will I know what to do…LOL.

Your blog is full of great information and I’ve subscribed.

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