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Old
water heater NOT leaking:
Clean out water heater and re-use 1) Rinse old water heater with 2 pints hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is oxygen and hydrogen, and is best choice/ H2O2 can be used to rinse mouth etc. How to clean hot water heater with H2O2 2) Bleach can be used: How to clean hot water heater with bleach 3) Remove sediment How to Remove sediment from tank 4) If odor is problem, How to replace anode rod Resource: Plumbing for two water heaters |
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tank is not leaking: Use for Tempering tank If Water heater is not leaking: Illustration shows two heaters. Tempering tank is heater #1 and not connected to power source. Heater #2 is regular water heater that is connected to power source. Applies to both gas and electric water heaters. Tempering tank (heater #1) is placed in naturally warm location. This action passively pre-heats cold incoming water before water enters heater #2. Tempering tank saves money in regions with very cold incoming water.  Resources: Read about two water heaters Heating charts for water heater Average ground temperature |
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If tank is not leaking: Use as passive solar water heater If Water heater is not leaking: Old heater can be used as passive solar water heater. Good for regions with hot summer sun. Resources: See long list of DIY solar water heat ideas Read more details |
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tank is not
leaking: Advertise on craigslist etc
Another person may want a passive solar tank, tempering tank, or
simply need a
cheap heater. Be sure to advertise the model number and type of fuel (electric, propane, natural gas, oil). Someone might have same model heater and need replacement parts. Recommended do not re-use old gas control valve. |
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If
tank is not leaking: Be
a scientist: Add
another thermostat to water heater For example turn off power to recirculation pump that pumps water from solar panel or secondary tank...or control electric water heater from the gas water heater... or turn off solenoid valve that turns off gas line... or connect to indicator light to notify when tank reaches set point... or connect to solenoid water valve that turns on hot water. Thermostat is mechanical and will work with 12-12 Volt AC-DC, 120-208-240, 277 volt AC electricity. Resources: Add another thermostat to gas or electric water heater Convert AC water heater to DC for solar panels |
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If
old water heater is leaking, it cannot be repaired
Leaking water heater that is rusted out can be welded, but tank failure remains as risk. Resources: Diagnose leaking water heater How to maintain water heater to prevent old rusted tank |
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If
tank is leaking:
Dump water heater off back of car Fun. Not best plan.  Experience says: Wear gorilla mask. |
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If tank is leaking: Sell
to scrap metal dealer Best plan. Make $6, minus cost of gas. Remember the copper thieves are regular customers at these places Empty water heater weighs 90-200 lbs Water heaters considered White Goods or appliances. Local scrap dealer will pay for recycled water heater. Remove electronic controls. Remove electric blower if applicable. Separate parts to maximize value. Remove copper wire from electric water heater. TP valve is brass. Some drain valves are brass. Gas burners can be stainless. Thermocouple is copper. Galvanized pipe nipples can be re-used. Dip tube may be re-usable. 12 sheet metal screws hold metal shell together. Do not re-use gas control valve. |
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If tank is leaking: Drop off at
recycle center. Good plan. Costs money. Support local community. Expect to pay $5-$10+ depending on region and local rules. No need to remove electronics or other parts. Metal will be recycled and put back onto market. Example recycle center |
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If tank is leaking: leave for
trash pick up Many communities recycle items such as water heaters |
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If tank is leaking: Call
metal scrappers Reasonable plan. May need more than 1 item. Round up more items from neighbors. Check references. Honest scrapper and copper thief might be same person. |
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If tank is leaking: Call
plumber Reasonable plan. Plumber will install new heater, and remove old heater for charge. Resources: How to install gas water heater How to install electric water heater Which is best gas water heater |
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If tank is leaking: Start
a collection Impress neighbors Lower property values Get rats |
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New Heater Water heaters weigh 90-200+ lbs Your wife needs exercise... have her help Resources: How to install gas water heater How to install electric water heater How to remove water heater from attic How to lift heavy water heater into attic Water heater will not drain |
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Build
your own water heater Live the paradox: be a liberal and conserve resources; be conservative and run sewage into river Avoid failed water heater Keep your life affordable Avoid buying new heater every 10-14 years Save the environment Resources: How to replace anode rod Maintain your water heater 9 ways to save Convert AC water heater into DC for solar panels |
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the economy: Buy water heaters from my associate links: 50 gallon Gas water heaters at Amazon 40 gallon gas water heaters at Amazon 50 gallon Electric water heaters at Amazon 40 gallon electric water heaters at Amazon Hybrid / heat pump/ water heaters at Amazon Resources: How to install gas water heater How to install electric water heater Troubleshoot gas water heater Troubleshoot electric water heater Point of use water heaters |
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