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yankeesouth
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# Posted: 2 Apr 2013 10:02
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I have a few questions about off grid water and hot water tanks/heaters. For those of you who don't treat your water through a softener/sand/salt or like process....do you do anything special to prolong the life of your hot water tank ....that is if you have one? I guess I am looking for something fairly simple and inexpensive......homemade even!
I have a well.....water is usually good and clear but nonetheless it's iron based well water. It gets filtered through a sediment filter before entering the tank. I know straight well water cannot be good for the heating elements in a water tank.Other than seasonally draining the tank are there any other steps I can take to prolong the life of the hot water tank?
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Just
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# Posted: 2 Apr 2013 10:40
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Depending on the well some water makes tank type heaters last longer .I am on well water and have had a 40 galon tank for 35 years i do understand that demand water heaters will plug up quickly with well water.so the thing to do is ask a neighbour, they will know ..
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sparky1
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# Posted: 2 Apr 2013 11:39
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1, Change the Anode rod in your (Water Heater) every few years
2. Monthly drain off the dirt/lime from the (Water Heater)
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yankeesouth
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# Posted: 2 Apr 2013 12:11
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Thanks. I figured there was no miracle solution....I was just wondering if anyone had some success with tips or tricks.
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