Tanklets: People's problems and how we solved them


People have been asking us questions for years. Below are topics that comprise questions asked directly during the early years of the site, as well as more recent and interesting questions from The Tank. All are dated because sometimes that's important.

Anode Rods and Longevity	Outgassing at Faucets
Backflushing Clogged Piping	Polaris Water Heaters
Better Plumbing Systems	Power-Vent Heater Issues
Black Particles in Hot Water	Programmable Thermostats
Condensation Issues	Radiant Heating Issues
Correct Temperature	Recirculation System Issues
Cross Connections	Removing Stubborn Anodes
Dip Tubes	Removing Stubborn Electric Elements
Direct-Vent Water Heater Issues	Rusty Water
Drain Valve Issues	Sediment Control Issues
Draining Water Heater	Sizing Heaters/In Parallel/In Series
Electric Water Heater Issues	Soot Issues
Expansion Tanks	Strange Noises
"Foamy" Water	Temperature Fluctuations
Formerly Propane Water Heater	Temperature/Pressure Relief Valves
FVIR Issues	Vacant Houses
Gas Leaks	Vent Issues
Gas Water Heater Issues	Water Hammer
Heat Pump Water Heaters	Water Heater Blankets
Heat Trap Issues	Water Heater Odor
High Water Bills	Water Heater Outside
Jelly	Water Heater Won't Shut Off
Leaking Water Heaters and Fittings	Water Pressure
Not Enough Hot Water	When Water Heaters Get Wet
Oil-FiredTank Issues