Water heater
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Topic: Water heater
Posted By: wrbrown
Subject: Water heater
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2014 at 12:00am
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When I winterized the water system some antifreeze got into the hot water tank. I guess one of the valves either leaks by or it was not totally closed.
I discovered this when I pulled the anode rod for inspection. It was only a cup or two that came out. I flushed the tank after that. Does anyone know if the antifreeze could have harmed any thing ?? |
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2014 at 8:56am
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you're fine. no harm no issues there. the only reason water heaters get bypassed is to save from having to use so many gallons of antifreeze that you'd have to fill the hot tank first in order to then have it to the hot water lines. you're good to go. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2014 at 9:19am
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Yeah, just flush it out real good and you will be fine. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2014 at 3:19pm
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The antifreeze is non toxic for the most part so as has allready been said flush it out and your good. It tates bad. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: wrbrown
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2014 at 9:45pm
| Thanks everyone for the reply. It was what I hoped to hear. |