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∙ 12y agoIn the cold water side of the inlet. Take the nipple or fitting out of the tank and it should be under it.
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What is the purpose of the dip tube in a water heater?
it puts cold water in and pushes hot water to the top
What does a bad dip tube in water heater look like?
most dip tubes when they go bad don't look like anything at all because there's nothing left to it. when you pull out your cold side nipple which is 3 to 4" inches long then you can pull out your dip tube and inspect it. If your dip tube has cracks in it or holes then I would replace it . Most dip tubes in a water heater tank should be long enough so that the bottom of the dip tube is within 4 to 6" of the bottom of the tank.
How do you replace dip tube on hot water heater?
Take cold inlet water pipe off tank. The dip tube sits below the fitting joining to the tank on the cold inlet side. You can pull it out and replace it.
Why does your hot water heater bubble when faucet is turned on?
Sounds like the anode is giving up the ghost or a faulty dip tube
Why would a reliant hot water heater not be working properly if all the elements and thermostats have been replaced?
If the dip tube (cold) side is broken or disintegrated. The dip tube is a long tube that forces cold water to the bottom of the water heater so that it keeps the hot water at the top and the cold water from mixing with the hot water. The dip tubes for most maufacturers are made by one company and are made of plastic. There was a oxidizing problem with the tubes in the late 80's and thru the 90's. Oxygen deteriorated the tubes and they disintigrated. Therefore the hot water and the cold water mixed at the top and you get only luk warm water after a short period. Also check that you have 220 volts at the thermostats on the water heater and that the circuit or circuit breaker are not broken going to the water heater.
What are the small rust particles in your water?
It's sediment from you water heater. The chlorine and other chemicals put into the water to purify it, settle in the water heater when your water isn't being used. When you use your hot water your water heater starts filling with cold water which shakes up the sediment in the bottom. when the hot water is running the loose particles can get into your hot water lines. They can pass until they hit the screens or airators in your lines causing build up. The best solution is to replace your water heater, take off all airators and shower heads clean them out and flush out the hot water system before putting them back on. White particles in water can be caused by calcium if the water is considered hard water. It can also be plastic dip tube that is inside the hot water heater. Check your water heater to see if it has a bad dip tube. The DIP TUBE is a plastic tube that sends the incoming cold water to the bottom of the tank to prevent it from mixing with the hot water going to your faucets. For a period of time between 1993 & 1997, most water heater manufacturers were supplied with defective dip tubes from the same manufacturing company. The problem caused the dip tube to disintegrate slowly, and the particles and chunks to clog up faucets, aerators, etc. There was a class action lawsuit that provided dip tube replacement for those who signed up in time, but that program is now over. Many people didn't hear about the problem in time even though the media reported it on new shows and in newspapers many times for several years.
Is the hot water tank going if you run out of hot water in three minutes?
Could be several things, including a bad element or thermostat, but I think you may have a broken dip tube. The dip tube carries the new cold water to the bottom of the tank, if it breaks off the new water enters at the top where the hot water is exiting. It quickly mixes and will lower the temp of exiting water considerably. The dip tube is located inside the cold water inlet of the water heater.
What is a dip tube?
It's apparently a slang name in some parts of US for the anode of a H/W heater. This is a long rod that fits into the top of a heater to attract metallic impurities in the water.
What causes white mineral deposits in sink strainer?
It sounds like you need to replace your water heater. The white minerals are caused by sediment in the water heater. The sediment is corrosive and can cause either your elements or your dip tube to go bad. Flushing it out will help but only gets a portion of the sediment out. Every time you use your water it gets shaken up and pushes through the system to whatever fixture your using Check your water heater to see if it has a bad dip tube. The DIP TUBE is a plastic tube that sends the incoming cold water to the bottom of the tank to prevent it from mixing with the hot water going to your faucets. For a period of time between 1993 & 1997, most water heater manufacturers were supplied with defective dip tubes from the same manufacturing company. The problem caused the dip tube to disintegrate slowly, and the particles and chunks to clog up faucets, aerators, etc. There was a class action lawsuit that provided dip tube replacement for those who signed up in time, but that program is now over. Many people didn't hear about the problem in time even though the media reported it on new shows and in newspapers many times for several years. You may have a high magnesium percentage in your water, this does depend where you live, where you get your water and how close are you to the coast.
Where is the dip tube found in plumbing?
Water heaters
What is the dip in the water in a test tube called?
It is called the meniscus.
What if you have white calcium or lime build up in one faucet only and have to clean out the faucet head often for better water pressure and the piping is 8 yrs old and the faucet is on the 2nd floor?
Check your water heater to see if it has a bad dip tube. The DIP TUBE is a plastic tube that sends the incoming cold water to the bottom of the tank to prevent it from mixing with the hot water going to your faucets. For a period of time between 1993 & 1997, most water heater manufacturers were supplied with defective dip tubes from the same manufacturing company. The problem caused the dip tube to disintegrate slowly, and the particles and chunks to clog up faucets, aerators, etc. There was a class action lawsuit that provided dip tube replacement for those who signed up in time, but that program is now over. Many people didn't hear about the problem in time even though the media reported it on new shows and in newspapers many times for several years.
