Hot water troubles Home › Forums › Public Forums › General Plumbing › Hot water troubles This topic has 2 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 24 years, 6 months ago by SylvanLMP. Viewing 2 reply threads Author Posts 20 Jun 2000 at 10:30 pm #273112 MasterPlumbersKeymaster Help! I’ve moved into a rented flat which has an electric water heater.The hot water runs out in 3 minuteswhen showering despite being heatedall night. The tank capacity is 70 gallons. Please tell me there issomething wrong and it can be fixed! 20 Jun 2000 at 11:32 pm #286911 Art_xyzParticipant If you are renting, my advice is contact the landlord or his agent and let them take care of it. 21 Jun 2000 at 5:29 pm #286912 SylvanLMPParticipant Have the owner Check the dip tube AND the upper and lower elements. Author Posts Viewing 2 reply threads You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In