OK, this is a 6 gal Propane water heater built in 2000. Model # SW6P. I'm getting about 3 gals of hot water before it turns cold (I tested this by turning the hot only on and filling a quart container in teh galley sink, until the water was just warm to the touch). I replaced the anode, which, sadly, looked like it had never been changed before. When I changed it out there were heavy "calcium looking" deposits that I had to knock free in order to get the new anode to fit in place. I suspect that these deposits are from hard water. it seems to me that my water heater may be toast, unless I can clean out the tank. Does anyone know of a way to do this? I did flush the tank as best I could after I knocked the bits loose from the anode fitting.
One other bit of strangeness: When I turn on the cold water in the galley (but not in other places) I get a few seconds of hot water first before it turns cold.
the water lines are not insulated, the water heater is located under the stove/oven in the galley, any other info that you need? Any ideas to clean this up?
One other bit of strangeness: When I turn on the cold water in the galley (but not in other places) I get a few seconds of hot water first before it turns cold.
the water lines are not insulated, the water heater is located under the stove/oven in the galley, any other info that you need? Any ideas to clean this up?