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    Don Stamm Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 24, 2009, 06:57 AM
    Hot water heater won't heat
    Hi,
    I replaced the elements, but it wouldn't heat. The next morning I had a little warm water and the heater was making noise like it was heating, but I could only get cold water. All wiring seems to be correct. Could the main power source have a short, since it seems to be heating intermittently? Thanks.
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    Mar 24, 2009, 12:32 PM

    How old is your water heater? If it is 10 or more years old, you may have a dip tube problem (although I guess this could happen at any time).

    This tube puts the cold water at the bottom of the tank away from the hot-water outlet. If this tube has disintegrated, you'll be immediately mixing the hot water in your tank with the fresh, cold water from the inlet.

    Here is a good link with lots of interesting info about water heaters.

    Good luck,
    WallyH
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