oooo ..... never heard that before, usually the only noise they sometime produce is a kettling sound, like a kettle is heating up. Are you in a hard water area as it may be scaling on the element.
Hi, thanks for the quick reply.
I think I'm in a soft water area. But if it is scaling is it possible to de-scale it by putting the de-scaler in through the drain valve (using a hose). Or do I have to take out the element?
Thanks again
I think I'm in a soft water area. But if it is scaling is it possible to de-scale it by putting the de-scaler in through the drain valve (using a hose). Or do I have to take out the element?
Thanks again
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Yes, a video on YouTube
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could be water getting inside the element, boiling to steam and coming out, and then repeating?
Anyway, I would think if it's definitely coming from the element, a new element would probably be in order.
Anyway, I would think if it's definitely coming from the element, a new element would probably be in order.
Thanks John.
I was wondering if it was scale on the element. I drained the system and there was no sediment. If there was scale you would think the top element would also make a noise but it does not. It still works and heats the water. I'm not sure how long the noise has happened since it's on economy and heats at night.
I was wondering if it was scale on the element. I drained the system and there was no sediment. If there was scale you would think the top element would also make a noise but it does not. It still works and heats the water. I'm not sure how long the noise has happened since it's on economy and heats at night.
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the bottom element will have had more use and more thermal cycling, things can wear out. I'm not a plumber but I think a new one may be needed.
Thanks John. You are probably correct. I looked a lot on online and read about problems and sounds immersions can make. None quite seemed to be what I was hearing, so I video would help explain it. I appreciate the quick reply. I'll post any updates here in case it helps someone in the future.