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[Rob <becida AT comcast.net>]

At  6/30/2006 11:13 AM,Gene GeRue wrote:


> It is very helpful to drain water heaters once a year or so or even
> more often to flush out sediment and some of the minerals before they
> become solidified in the bottom of the tank.

Our water in MN was really good to drink but the lime build up was 
something else. In 3 years there was so much crap in the hot water 
heater that it took some time to drain it as I had to keep pushing 
something in the drain hole to move the build up to get the water out.
I'd agree on that "once a year" draining.



Rob

becida AT comcast.net
Western Washington State, USA