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