2:06 I think in order for gravity to empty the tank faster it might be a good idea to open up any hot water sink handles in the house allowing air to enter as water drains.
You mention that the way these tanks are plumbed as being in tandem ---- I think you mean in parallel. Tandem means one behind (or after) the other, or in series. Great informative video --- thank you.
No mention of opening the hot water valves on the fixtures supplied by the heater? They're not going to drain very well if you're not allowing air to replace the water in the tanks and filling them will be an issue if the air in the tanks can't be pushed out the hot fixtures to allow the cold water to fill the tanks again.
At 2:56 you are kinda right but the hydrojet keeps the tank cleaner durning everyday use, it is not keeping the tank cleaner because you drained the tank and turned the water on.
What about cleaning the gas chamber filter at the bottom of the tank? I have a bradford white and had to clean it. Gets clogged with dust, dog hair and lint trips the high limit switch shutting the unit down.
You forgot to turn on a hot-water faucet in the house to let the air in so it would drain. Otherwise if you just open the valve, nothing will drain out of the hose due to lack of air.
I have a Bradford White 75 Gallon gas water heater and the hot water side of the connection is badly corroded and I think it's because it's plumbed with dissimilar metals, copper & steel. Anyway, so I have to replace it and I'll replace the anode rod as well. The question I have is that my connections are 1" NPT rather than the standard 3/4." I looked through Bradford's specifications and this model shows 3/4" NPT. What gives?
My plumber has told me that pressure relief valves are not made very well these days and sometimes they will not shut off all the way when you manually open them. Then you're looking at replacing the valve. So he recommends not doing it. I've done it without issue, but who knows?
Excellent video. You didn’t skip over how to open and close the tank drain valve. Thank you.
2:06
I think in order for gravity to empty the tank faster it might be a good idea to open up any hot water sink handles in the house allowing air to enter as water drains.
You mention that the way these tanks are plumbed as being in tandem ---- I think you mean in parallel. Tandem means one behind (or after) the other, or in series.
Great informative video --- thank you.
No mention of opening the hot water valves on the fixtures supplied by the heater? They're not going to drain very well if you're not allowing air to replace the water in the tanks and filling them will be an issue if the air in the tanks can't be pushed out the hot fixtures to allow the cold water to fill the tanks again.
Look at all those ProPress fittings....nice.
At 2:56 you are kinda right but the hydrojet keeps the tank cleaner durning everyday use, it is not keeping the tank cleaner because you drained the tank and turned the water on.
Should you turn of the gas valve running to the digital meter on off when you are draining the heater?
This model of heater is the rg250t6n right? Does it always need a chimney?
What about cleaning the gas chamber filter at the bottom of the tank? I have a bradford white and had to clean it. Gets clogged with dust, dog hair and lint trips the high limit switch shutting the unit down.
Thank you so much. Any idea where i can find the thermocoupler for MI40S6LN10? I can’t seem to find it online
Could this same procedure be carried out on a power direct vent model, Bradford White or is this only for an atmospheric version? thanks
Thanks for noting that things have to be equal for the tandem to work. We see to many out there that don’t understand that key detail
You forgot to turn on a hot-water faucet in the house to let the air in so it would drain. Otherwise if you just open the valve, nothing will drain out of the hose due to lack of air.
I have a Bradford White 75 Gallon gas water heater and the hot water side of the connection is badly corroded and I think it's because it's plumbed with dissimilar metals, copper & steel. Anyway, so I have to replace it and I'll replace the anode rod as well. The question I have is that my connections are 1" NPT rather than the standard 3/4." I looked through Bradford's specifications and this model shows 3/4" NPT. What gives?
Hello I have Bradford White power vent Is the drain valve a ball type valve or does it have a rubber washer that will break when I drain it.
Why do I have air pressure always, always, always coming out of the hot water side of my B W Natural gas heater? Any suggestions?
Mine took a lot longer to drain completely during each step. Drain wide open with 4’ garden hose to floor drain.
Do you do anything with the pressure release valve?
He answer??
@@Davidblaine18 no
@@honeyqk so what you do
I had someone do it for me. He didn’t do anything to the pressure release valve. 👍
@@honeyqk I have a electric water heater no heat- turned off the Breaker and still got a shocked 😳😳 I’m not messing around anymore
Thank you
Thank you for video.
BW website says to release the pressure valve before draining.
You recommend to not do that.
Who is right?
My plumber has told me that pressure relief valves are not made very well these days and sometimes they will not shut off all the way when you manually open them. Then you're looking at replacing the valve. So he recommends not doing it. I've done it without issue, but who knows?
Great video! I did it myself! Woohooo!
How is this unit powered for electricity.
Thank you, sir!
Should I turn off the gas valve before turning off the heater from the control panel?
@Hi-bb5loThanks
My heater shuts off every within few minutes . Not sure what the deal is.
Excellent video
very good vid. thank you.
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