hotwater heater - Event Date: 27 Oct 2017 - 27 Oct 2018

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   +1 remembering to relieve the pressure.

Yesterday I had been drawing water from the freshwater tank into the kitchen sink then walked away to take care of an unrelated task.  

When I came back I pulled the HW tank anode and got 6 gallons of ice cold water in the chest like a fire hose that knocked me on my backsides. 

Thankfully nothing hurt but my pride but I won't forget that again.

Gene

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Gene and Fonya Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 08 Jun 2017 Location: Irmo, SC Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Calendar Event: hotwater heater Posted: 29 Oct 2017 at 5:38am
	+1 remembering to relieve the pressure. Yesterday I had been drawing water from the freshwater tank into the kitchen sink then walked away to take care of an unrelated task. When I came back I pulled the HW tank anode and got 6 gallons of ice cold water in the chest like a fire hose that knocked me on my backsides. Thankfully nothing hurt but my pride but I won't forget that again. Gene

Keith-N-Dar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447	Posted: 29 Oct 2017 at 7:21am
	That is what I said the first time. After the second time it seemed to sink in and I haven't done it again. Why is it when one does something stupid there is always someone there to see it...
	Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150

Subzilla Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jan 2017 Location: Concord, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 302	Posted: 30 Oct 2017 at 7:46am
	I also learned about pressure the hard way a few months ago....removed the anode rod and pow....a huge splash of cool water with white scale blasted me! No damage to the body...just scared the heck out of me. Lesson learned, for sure!
	Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4

john in idaho Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 611	Posted: 30 Oct 2017 at 12:21pm
	Plus it threw the socket wrench about 10 ft and broke the anode.