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08-03-2009, 10:40 PM
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Solar water heater tank leak
My water heater tank which BTW is on the roof has sprung a small leak. The whole set up is probably over 12 years old. I was thinking since my house has a basement which is unusual for So. Cal, and was thinking I could just get rid of the tank on the roof, leave the solar panels and install a new tank in the basement. The thing works great, I shut the power off to the electric portion two months ago and the water is always 130 degrees plus.
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08-04-2009, 05:10 AM
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tank is on roof for a reason,its most likely thermosiphon
do you have a circulating pump? You can buy some time and repair the leak with 2 part putty. Just make sure its squeaky clean and dry,wait a few hours before filling again. |
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08-10-2009, 12:31 AM
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Thanks, I haven't even been up to see how bad it is. Just for the heck of it I called a company who replaces and repairs these things. He calls me and says OK I have an estimate for you. The tank alone is $4700.!!! $1000. for labor and Oh, plus material. I said "No Thanks" I'll call around or just fix the damn thing myself. Good Lord.
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