[Greenbuilding] [BULK] Re: Advice on cleaning a water tank

[Lawrence Lile]

I've had little luck with pouring things into the water heater, and
remember, your drinking water supply will have residue from whatever
chemical you add for a long time.  Make sure it is something you don't
mind drinking.  BTW she asked about a gas water heater.  The electrics
have a better cleanout hole, but the elements start to burn out rapidly
as soon as they get gunked up with calcium.  
 
 
Lawrence Lile, P.E., LEED AP

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:greenbuilding-bounces at listserv.repp.org] On Behalf Of Leslie
Moyer
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 2:52 PM
To: Racheli Gai
Cc: Greenbuilder list
Subject: [BULK] Re: [Greenbuilding] Advice on cleaning a water tank
Importance: Low

Racheli Gai wrote:
> Any 
> advice about the cleaning
> the tank or effective/green alternatives would be welcome.

Plain white vinegar dissolves lime buildup, though it would take a 
strong solution and lots of soaking for it to work.  Would replacing the

heating element solve the problem?

--Leslie



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