Not really addressing the whole problem. Clearing the hole to get the new Element in place is still leaving several inched of Sediment just Below and fully across the bottom of the heater. I like your Tool for a good starting point, but you need a 1/2" Flexible hose to be able to dig around in the lower area. A better choice would be something like the <Turbo Tank Cleaner> to break up, grind down and expel everything from the Drain opening.
@risensoninthesky832
5 ай бұрын
You have the electric version. How does this work with a gas type?
@user-kj1iq3cs9b
7 ай бұрын
If you flush your water heater once or twice a year you don't have those issues
@ridokilos-actual
Жыл бұрын
"Kevin's 2-in-1 Suck n Fuck Water Heater Cleanout Tool" - now on sale at every home depot, lowes, and estate sale near you. Thanks Kev. Good shit.
@JakeInvest
Жыл бұрын
I would use a more bendy type of hose next time lol, gotta be careful with that pvc pipe action
@zaineridling
Жыл бұрын
Whole lotta shaky cam going on.
@Cathida
Жыл бұрын
Recommendation: Draim/Flush/Cleanyour tank yearly. Drain and Vinegar Flush Instructions Models Affected: All 1. Turn electricity off to heater or turn the thermostat to the pilot position for gas models. 2. Turn off the cold water supply to the water heater. (Normally, a valve on the right side before the water the heater.) 3. Open the hot water faucet in a bathtub or sink to relieve the pressure in the system; leave it on. 4. Connect a garden hose to drain valve located on the bottom of the water heater. Open the drain valve and let the water heater drain completely then close the drain valve. 5. Disconnect the cold-water inlet, hot water outlet, T & P valve, or element holes and, using a funnel, pour one (1) gallon of regular household cider vinegar into the water heater. (Do not dilute with water) ** NOTE: For Electric Heaters, it is recommended you remove the elements from the heater and lay them in a pan. Then, pour vinegar over them to allow it take the sediment off the elements. 6. Let vinegar set in water heater for a period of at least six (6) hours. 7. After the allowed time has passed, reconnect inlet, outlet, or T & P valve open drain valve and turn on the water to flush out the dissolved sediment and vinegar. 8. Close the drain valve 9. Fill the water heater until you get water coming out the faucet you opened earlier. 10. Close the faucet that was opened and turn the water heater on to reheat. It may be necessary to repeat the flushing, depending on the water conditions and maintenance history. If you have any questions or concerns related to performing a drain and vinegar flush, contact the American Water Heaters Product Service & Support Department immediately @ 1-800-999-9515
@ralphllivrah9551
Жыл бұрын
Take a grinder and make a big drain hole in the side. You can weld in a drain plug or use a screw together gasket type plug. You’ll save so much time and money in the long run.
@cldan9152
2 жыл бұрын
I just happen to look for a video after I cleaned the calcium/lime deposits and It's funny to see I was right on the money doing my Hot water heater. I used a 3/4" radiator hose shoved into my wet/dry vac. I was able to removed virtually all of the deposits.
@michaelmorgan259
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I have tried several "tools" over the years. Why I never thought of adapting my shop vac to a clean out tool, no idea. Thanks!!!
@ralphllivrah9551
Жыл бұрын
Before I cut a huge hole and welded in a drain plug,that was bigger than my hand, I stuck a pressure washer nozzle in and broke everything up,so it would drain.
@naiefelyemeni1986
2 жыл бұрын
mine just has a water hose connection on the bottom but the element on the very top under a layer of insulation ?
@thetruthonlydementia7379
2 жыл бұрын
I especially liked the coughing ..fits! Although more work, if the heater was removed along with the elements, a 4 wheel appliance dolly with the holes down laid sideways 4 wheels down should allow a pressure hose to just flush it all out, maybe in a drive way.
@condor5635
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand how that wand is getting the stuff at the bottom. You can’t turn that corner so how can you get the stuff at the bottom of the tank in contact with the wand? I can’t imagine what kind of water you have. And how long it has been since you did this previously. Great job by the way
@johnbannister501
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great presentation!
@tommccan4035
3 жыл бұрын
Why not unscrew the drain and get it all
@terrijones7255
3 жыл бұрын
So how long did it take for it to build up?
@scottmccormick2138
3 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I did one and removed the drain valve. Ran water to flush out. Poked with a long screwdriver to loosen the big pieces. I put a larger drain valve in.
@bigpicturethinking5620
3 жыл бұрын
Much easier to simply replace the whole unit. People really don’t value their time, which happens to be their most precious resource.
@marcenalamb7294
3 жыл бұрын
So you couldn't flush it with water? Ours is sounding like marbles rolling around and it moans. Should we shoot it and put it out of its misery?
@no_handle_required
3 жыл бұрын
could you hook a 45' elbow and use it to rummage around?
@paulsoftley8170
4 жыл бұрын
Good video, thank you, I have this problem at my daughter's place and I was wondering how i could clean that crap out.
@joeydelmarsjr.646
4 жыл бұрын
what size pipe ?? 3/4 or 1/2?
@yankeeknowhow
4 жыл бұрын
Joey Del Mars Jr. 3/4 pvc and cuplink, and compression fitting off a sink drain . Cobbledick together and it worked
@joshv9139
4 жыл бұрын
Give this guy a stapler
@Hulk-mc7bp
4 жыл бұрын
Very clever. I see the point that some people are making regarding using a flexible hose in order to bent unside the tank. However, judging by tip of the plastic tube, I believe that the intention is also scraping while vaccuming, which also smart. Both are valid points though. 👍 👍
@yankeeknowhow
4 жыл бұрын
Ruben Gamez it good to kick around new ideas and come up with something better that works for all . There was a couple water heaters that the lime was packed in , the pipe allowed me to break it up and get as much out as posable. Sill had to flushed it out
@fasolagri2115
Жыл бұрын
3/4" PEX is the best of both worlds, sturdy enough to breakup sediment, flexible enough to get to the bottom of the tank without damaging the lining. If you can only get your hands on a straight length of PEX it can be can be kinked to add a curve, but to use heat - throw it in a clothes dryer or warm oven for 20 min, then bend it around a bucket and cinch in place - rinse/repeat. Or, if you can cut it off a a couple feet from a 50ft coil, that piece will will have built in curve. To make the wand a bit better at breaking up the sediment, and to pull in a bit more sediment and make things a bit less prone to clog, cut the sucking end at an angle.
@EurekaRecycler
4 жыл бұрын
You win my Mcgiver award, You could use a rubber hose on the shop vac to get down to the bottom too. If you have Fluridated tap water that sediment may be considered hazardous waste
@whidbeyhiker4364
4 жыл бұрын
I searched this, right after I cut three feet off my garden house. The garden hose worked but plugged a couple of times.
@Squidbillies1000
4 жыл бұрын
Today my water heater blew up and with through the roof like a Tomahawk cruise missile. It's currently in low earth orbit
@samd.8911
4 жыл бұрын
couple of points. first of all great video. BUT that much in there means heater is five years or older, or half the life of a water heater. No matter what you are going to end up with the remaining disturbed lime and calcium shower heads, aerated faucets, slowing their flow, and washing machine and dishwasher supply valves perhaps causing flooding. you are also going to have to go thorough expense of replacing drain valve, and heater elements. So those also drop the relative costs of getting a new heater. Better to show this valuable video showing how much crud can build up, and use that as lesson learned to BUY A NEW HEATER, and knowing what can build up -- drain and flush that new one a year, and make sure the anode is replaced every five years too.
@fasolagri2115
Жыл бұрын
You don't need to replace the element every time you do this sort of clean out. If you clean it proper every 2-3 years, chances are the mineral muck won't get up to the level of the element, and therefore not likely to stress it to failure, extending the life of your water heater for years and years. To note, over time minerals will naturally bond to and cake on the element, so once it's out you can scrape off the heavily caked stuff, then soak it overnight in cleaning vinegar, or if you are in hurry use CLR or LimeAway (LimeAway toilet cleaner gel works great). And, you shouldn't need to replace the drain spigot, but it's cheap if you do, and there are better options than a standard spigot (ie Michael Wenger's comments this comment list). And as for debris getting to your other fixtures and appliances, that's what removable aerators are for, you can soak a showerhead in vinegar, and you can do a vinegar rinse in your dishwasher. A new basic water heater is minimum $600 these days, and that's before the install if you need to pay someone to do it which can easily run $1000+, and if you need to move pipes, install expansion tanks and strapping, you're looking at upwards of $2k.
@MrEcm51
4 жыл бұрын
Looks familiar. My dad used to do this every 2 months on our original Scout water heater. He kept a styrofoam coffee cup and saved the screws out of every element he changed in that thing. If I remember right, he counted 64 elements he changed in that heater over 14 years that it lasted. He got sick of changing it.
@jhui604
4 жыл бұрын
Holy 64 elements... should just bought a new one.
@MrEcm51
4 жыл бұрын
@Jordan......He eventually did. The threads were so worn out from installing so many elements. lol
@jhui604
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah something wrong if he had change element 64 times... wrong wattage or crappy part. Use latex tape help seals the threads... yeah best to use OEM or at least high quality one good brand.
@ilovefunnyamv2nd
4 жыл бұрын
so this is way past vinegar treatment huh? just bought a house with a water heater 30years old, i pray its not in THAT condition
@workingman6910
4 жыл бұрын
👍🏿- Thanks bro! You save me a lot of money
@keithvotaw6967
5 жыл бұрын
How about a water softener?
@emilee172
5 жыл бұрын
easy to damage the glass lined tanks poking around with metal tools, your not supposed to even "boil" out the lime using muriatic acid as it can damage the lining, also gas hot water only have the drain plug which is usually plugged and wont drain anything, make a mess once you start poking around, I know heaters are way overpriced Ill bet doubled that of 3 years ago, But still its better to just replace the heater and qadd proper filtration going into the tank to stop the inclusion of minerals
@lauradwyer8584
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe this is why I can't find an opening to my 2004 GE LP unit. I drained it, removed the burner and couldn't find a way to access the chamber other than through the drain which I don't think is intended to be removed. Ironically, the owner's manual says to "clean the chamber" if you hear a rumbling noise from the tank. The small amount of calcium deposits that drained from the chamber couldn't possibly be the source of that noise. Mine bangs and rumbles so much you'd think someone is breaking into the house.
@fasolagri2115
Жыл бұрын
@@lauradwyer8584 Flushing the tank (aka "draining") like you did, does virtually nothing for mineralized sediment removal, even if you do it weekly. For a gas water heater you can remove the gas control unit and access the inner tank this way. It's a job that demands respect, some delicacy, and attention to detail, so be sure to watch a bunch of YT vids so you know you're doing it in a way that won't harm the water heater, or you. Then you can do like Kevin did in this video and rig something up to wet vac out the sediment. You'll be accessing from higher up on the side of the tank, so you'll need a flexible tube, like 1" PEX, to reach the bottom of your tank, and it will clog up from time to time, so keep an old metal hangar nearby. FYI Laura, the nature of mineral sediment in a water heater is very different from mud on a lake bed. The sediment in your tank is more like crystallized sand, with clumps up to the size of tennis balls, and when wet can be pasty. SO, even if you un-thread and remove your drain spigot allowing a much larger orifice for flow out of the tank, this type of sediment won't come out - it requires persuasion. Naturally as you experienced a handful of particulates will make it through the drain spigot, but I'd wager your inner tank bottom has several inches of sediment, and that will cause the popping noise - think of a pot of boiling water on your stove, as it nears to boil small bubbles form on the bottom of the pot, break loose and drift up. If they have to bust through a layer of crud, there going to make noise.
@johnjingleheimersmith9259
Жыл бұрын
Just buy the turbo tank cleaner and run that. Easy job.
@ScottMiller-tu3gg
5 жыл бұрын
I duct tape a section of automotive heater hose to the vacuum hose - it allows you to bend and maneuver it inside of the tank. if it does clog, it is usually at the tip of the hose and you just break it up with your finger. Works great for me!
@jstu45
5 жыл бұрын
Remove the valve on bottom...suck out 99% of mineral build up...install a brass nipple and full port ball valve!
@markforeman91
5 жыл бұрын
if this was mine i would install a water filter to get most of the lime before the heater
@Angiehere-1
4 жыл бұрын
Mark Foreman We have 3 filters on our water BEFORE the water ever reaches the hot water heater. We still get lime in the hot water heater.
@richardpatterson1571
5 жыл бұрын
My father made a tool it is called clean tank it is a sweeper attachment for a electric hot water tank you hook it to electric wet and dry vac we do so long you can call me at 304-224-5604 and we will get one out to you I'll post a picture later on
@wattsup1004
5 жыл бұрын
Have to post as well. I just removed the lower and upper element. I put a straight 3/4" brass coupler with a real ball valve and a 3/4" braided hose fitting instead of the regular drain valve. I put a braided hose from there to my shop vac and then simply pushed the crud to where the drain valve is and the shop vac just sucked all that crud and once in a while I open the cold water inlet to the hot water tank and it sucks in the water and even more crud. Yes hot water tanks should have a bigger access hole but then, how will they sell new water heaters? I'd like to try a high pressure water pump next time but I should be good for another 2-3 years.
@theguy6199
4 жыл бұрын
what did you do to 'rig up' the other end of the braided hose to the shop vac? cut the garden hose fitting and electric tape it to the shop vac hose, or other rigging? I'm thinking of getting a vinyl hose and putting a 'hose mender' fitting on one end to attach to the drain valve fitting and just 'jury-rig' the other end to the shop vac hose input...the advantage of a clear vinyl hose is that you can see in real time the progress (or lack of) you are making...
@naturalsofllc1787
5 жыл бұрын
Just install a NaturalSof unit for your whole house and you will eliminate all this scale buildup! www.naturalsof.com
@raymondedwards3929
5 жыл бұрын
Dump some clear vinegar in it. It will disolve ALL of the lime deposits.
@edwardj.anderson3817
5 жыл бұрын
I am cleaning my gass water heater out too and I am still cleaning it out yet until me and my mother gets a brand new tankless water heater put up in the basement wall and hopefully I don't have to clean this one out too
@edwardj.anderson3817
5 жыл бұрын
I have
@chrisduhaime5689
5 жыл бұрын
Looks like going to have to take it outside on sawhorses with the elements ports looking down level and work it through the anode port with a 1/2 pipe and wash the debris out.
@KenJamesJr
5 жыл бұрын
NICE!!!!
@onewhitestone
5 жыл бұрын
I put a filter on the cold water in line and a larger valve on the bottom. The filter only took out the rust not the lime. the large drain valve helped to flush the tank, but it still wound up with lime deposits. A tank with a large cleanout door would be the ticket. Yes it would need to be sealed, but I don't see that as a huge problem. But I guess it doesn't sell water heaters!!
@TheMasterInstaller89
6 жыл бұрын
I showed my wife this video so she can stop drinking her coffee with hot sink water
@michaelrod3914
3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@sevenhornets
6 жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@arrealhandymanservice4459
6 жыл бұрын
I'd get a compressor with long nozzles and blast air to break it all up and then vacuum it out
@bigmikef.7661
6 жыл бұрын
Great idea
@yankeeknowhow
6 жыл бұрын
share idea's and improve on them
@olhesty2196
6 жыл бұрын
Holy cow man, that is some serious crustiness! How often do you have to do that to your water heater?
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