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    Mar 31, 2009, 04:00 PM
    Calcium buildup on elements
    I just flushed out my water heater and replaced both elements and had to pull one to add teflon type and noticed the build up was already starting not even a half hour later why would this be
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    Mar 31, 2009, 04:06 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by nomasterplummer View Post
    I just flushed out my water heater and replaced both elements and had to pull one to add teflon type and noticed the the build up was already starting not even a half hour later why would this be
    Are you on a pump or city water? My bet's on the pump. Cheers, Tom

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