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      Avatar photoCheri Stout

        My gas water heater is currently making a knocking noise.

        Can anyone help and tell me why this is happening and how to fix it.

        No trouble with enough hot water just the noise.

        » This message has been edited by the4alexanders on 22 April 2003

        » This message has been edited by the4alexanders on 22 April 2003

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        Avatar photoRetired plbg1
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          If it is el. then it sounds like sediment is in the bottom up to the heating element.

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          Avatar photoSelgas
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            If you are in an area that has “hard water” then the problem will be caused by lime or calcium buildup within the cylinder. When the gas heater burner lights up it has to heat through the metal of the cylinder base, then through any sedement that may be there and last of all through the build up of lime or calcium to get to the water. The result of all of this is that flakes or chunks of lime break away and thump against the cylinder walls or base and create a rowdy and annoying noise.
            Sometimes if the lime deposits are small they can be removed by draining down the cylinder and flushing it out – otherwise there is no real cure apart from a new cylinder and to prevent a repeat of the problem install a water softener to treat and remove the hard deposits before they get into the cylinder.
            Hope this explains the situation to your satisfaction.



            Selgas Services Ltd
            Craftsman Gasfitters, Plumbers, Electrical Service Technicians

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