Hey guys! Hope that you find this to be useful. Please be respectful in the comments. I appreciate you guys!
@jackblack98303 жыл бұрын
Benjamin Sahlstrom Love the hat
@gusmendoza27923 жыл бұрын
Hi! Ben csn I use clein multimiter ET60 to test my electric water heater?
@eCoArise Жыл бұрын
this is really well done, thank you! We have both heating elements so bent a plumber can't get them out, is there anything that can be done at that point or is a new tank the only option? If we need a new one, what are your thoughts on the hybrid heaters that we use the temp of the air to draw heat?
@dmlavign Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! One thing worth mentioning though is if the element is seized in place, it will be important to use a socket that does not have a tapered entrance to get maximum torque on the hex nut to remove. Thanks again for the great video!
@peterphan3524 Жыл бұрын
Hi Ben I'd metered the element and they both had 12.7 ohms and also replaced both thermostat still not working. That income source at the terminal metered 119vac but if I cross terminals meter it I got nothing. Could it be breaker is bad?
@MGPackers Жыл бұрын
Ben, You addressed the subject of the red hat well. That someone who doesn't agree with you still can be your friend! That says so much about your character! I pray this new year is a wonderful and blessed one for you! Thank you for the videos. I have learned a lot in the last few days. Keep up the great work!
@stephboeker78353 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video !! I changed out a whole water heater in my rental trailer w/ out knowing volts, whether element was bad, anything really. I feel more educated after watching your video. I'm good w/my hands and like to fix things if possible , rather than spend money on replacements. I was a carpenter for 33yrs and never understood too much about electricity, but since retiring early and w/ the help of KZfaq I've become more skilled at many more new projects and save oh so much money. I've always wondered how to know the pull of watts on any given appliance and now for the 1st time it seems so easy the way you described it step by step. Volts x Amps = Watts !! I also liked the way you informed the opposition of the ability to be unique & different but still be able to find common ground that can hold us together. I'm sorry that most of the opposition I've seen would have turned the video off at 1st site of the "red hat". But it was surprisingly refreshing to hear that particular point added to the end. All in all , I feel good about the video, time I spent watching it and the time and effort I spent here in the comments section. Good job Ben, Sincerely ........................ Steph
@BostonSparky3 жыл бұрын
Bugged out of the city to quarantine at my summer home due to covid positive only to find cold water. Thanks to you I am heading to Home Desperate for my thermostats... Had visions of humping a new heater down to the basement. All the best!
@nunezcomedyandmore52882 жыл бұрын
I love the last part some people don't understand that we work hard for what we love and express it in our own ways. we are in a free country as a Hispanic from Honduras I seen all types of hate and corporations don't matter who wins I hope everything is for the best
@MyFortressConstruction3 жыл бұрын
Good video. Another way to help the water drain faster is to open the drain valve while there is still pressure coming into the system and help "flush" any sediment that might occlude the drain. Do that for at least 30 seconds (longer for a system with lots of sediment) and then shut off the supply valve. You can also crack open the pressure relief valve instead of going to a lavatory or other faucet to allow air in to equalize pressure. Congrats on the 4th girl as well! We have 4 girls and another ??? on the way!
@fldave6123 жыл бұрын
I agree with your final commentary. I am not a fan of Trump, and didn't vote for him, however that's one of the good things about this great country of ours, we have the right to express out political views respectfully! Reagan once said at 5 PM we are all Americans! Besides, our HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems don't have a political preference. Keep the helpful video's going. I find that living here in Florida I have to drain and flush the heater out twice a year and have to use the wet-dry vac and vacuum the sediment out of the tank, when I'm done it looks like a kid dumped a couple buckets of sand from the beach on the ground. I also had to switch out that cheesy plastic drain cock with a brass boiler drain valve, I also have to blast water in the drain from a garden hose with to get any water to drain from it due to the large amount of calcium and lime deposits that plug it up.
@drgolfjim8 ай бұрын
Well defined. Clear speaking. No lip smacking, which I appreciate.
@stevenbernstein19783 жыл бұрын
Making Water Heaters Great Again! 👍
@edmorris710010 ай бұрын
Is it just me, or does Ben remind you of Beaver Cleaver. Great video, lots of help.
@BrianFullerton3 жыл бұрын
Pipe dope can also help make it easier to break loose/ replace the next time. Not needed for sealing as the gasket handles that, but a little lube (pipe dope) on the gasket has also been good to me over the years.
@BenjaminSahlstrom3 жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@stevew7112 Жыл бұрын
Love your hat. Going to change my elements tomorrow. My hot water has been acting up lately. Another words we keep running out of hot water, I think it's the elements. Very old hot water heater 30 years old. Thanks.
@checopacheco4203 жыл бұрын
Thanks ¡ so much help. abut how much torque on that ratchet? Thanks again.
@BenjaminSahlstrom3 жыл бұрын
The exact torque is not critical so generally I just tighten it until the threads "bottom out" and then get it "good-n-snug" which I would guess is about 30-40 lb ft or so. ;)
@raymond37223 жыл бұрын
Thanks Benjamin.you are a humble guy
@DavidHernandez-iy2sg2 жыл бұрын
Hey Benjamin thanks for ur video,very helpful.Best part is ur details n procedure and safety when working with electricity. GOOD JOB.
@angelgarcia65269 ай бұрын
I appreciate you wearing the hat. Tyvm for sharing your knowledge.
@bernardsaucier2062 Жыл бұрын
An excellent tutorial on water heater maintenance by someone who gets straight to the point. Also, I especially liked your comments on electrical safety!
@l33b803 жыл бұрын
Don't forget about the sacrificial anode rod!
@nova313373 жыл бұрын
Seriously, those elements were pretty corroded so it stands to reason that the anode rod may have already been spent and the elements were attacked next.
@roberthall40753 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video! Stoked that you rock that hat and weren’t afraid to wear it. Totally agree with your kind explanation of “if you don’t agree with it...we can still be friends”. Thanks again for such awesome videos. You did a great job 👏🏼
@nmartin5551 Жыл бұрын
So just to share - hope I’m not repeating myself. When I first watched this video, I had decided to drain and just change elements. My HWH is in my attic. I check the overflow at the pan. No leak. I thought I was good. I’d turned the water off to the house, and opened the valve to drain the tank. It didn’t happen immediately, but after awhile, I heard water sounds. Then I had water pouring through the light fixtures in my kitchen. TURNS OUT the lazy SOB who put the overflow on that water heater pan could not be bothered to put enough pipe on it to drain out the eves as it was supposed to. Yes. Draining onto the ceiling in my kitchen. I’m just grateful I found out in this relatively controlled way, versus the water heater rupturing while nobody was home and the water wasn’t turned off. When you have people who take that little pride in their work, I dont think it is possible for anyone to make this country great again. Benjamin - Wear your hat! I hope more people on all sides can grow up enough to realize that politics are not religion. And we are theoretically adults who can agree to disagree.
@_RocketRooster Жыл бұрын
Great videos and great taste in head gear! I knew there was a reason you made such good & helpful videos!
@alienwaterhillsr.43233 жыл бұрын
This is Alien 👽 and I am so proud of you to explain your 👒 hat even though I don't understand why some people need that explanation and why people let their beliefs control their lives but enough of that I would love to learn more about the electrical tester love your videos 📹 😉 peace out from Alien 👽 👽🚀321
@jeremie25993 жыл бұрын
Hey Benjame we missed you bro.we need to see you Monday to Friday
@BenjaminSahlstrom3 жыл бұрын
Glad someone noticed! ;) I actually have a bunch of videos to edit and get out so there should be more soon. My wife & I just had our 4th (another girl) a couple of days ago so that's been keeping us busy!
@ericstandefer91383 жыл бұрын
"It is beneficial to shut the drain valve off when you are filling the water heater, otherwise it will take a very long time to fill the tank." lol
@jamesmcgauhey78323 жыл бұрын
🤣
@patrickflohe74273 жыл бұрын
BAHAHAHA
@idudumonday651Ай бұрын
Thanks Benjamin , I appreciate your teaching and will continue to visit your site , expecialy as am going to need some tools.
@davidmanis30522 жыл бұрын
The hat. 💪💯.....I subscribed. LETS GO BRANDON!
@pipingcalifornia34763 жыл бұрын
How funny. I just ordered new elements so thanks for the good timing!
@BenjaminSahlstrom3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@tompeters42343 жыл бұрын
Good video as always. Thumbs up for the food for thought :)
@lequang22962 ай бұрын
Crystal clear instructions Great clip- Thanks for sharing
@Sky_TeeHee3 жыл бұрын
Although I do not share your political views, I appreciate the video. Very very helpful in getting hot water back into my house. It was detailed and thorough. Truly grateful subscriber here :) 👍
@What-is-happening2 жыл бұрын
It is very difficult to know someone’s political views from a hat. Just saying.
@Sky_TeeHee2 жыл бұрын
@@What-is-happening fair enough
@TexasScout3 жыл бұрын
I replaced a bunch of those in the 30 years I had my water heater (was still working when Hurricane Harvey took my house). How did I know it was time to change the element? When I got a slight shock from washing my hands. LOL
@derekatkins84943 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always for great content...and thanks for being bold enough to support your president, knowing that you'll likely have people that unsubscribe solely because of a hat. We shouldn't be ashamed of our political views. People should be able to disagree politically and still get along. So much hate these days...Trump 2020 🇺🇸
@jknifeman Жыл бұрын
Another great and helpful video, I appreciate your channel.
@cmm1705263 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍. Thank you very much
@jefferystensland1304 Жыл бұрын
As a plumber of 20+ years I would advise against "tripping" the t&p lever to allow air in, I have seen them not seat properly enough times after tripping the lever that I will not do it unless I'm replacing the tank or the t&p. Commonly debris can get in the spring or it can just be old and weak and not seat properly causing it the drip afterwards. Most heaters have flex or unions on top of tank nipples, just Crack that to allow air in after you have started to drain.
@devontreasure36576 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Love the cap👍
@spelunkerd3 жыл бұрын
Nice review. With water drained, if the tank is older than a year or so, it might be wise to swap out and have a look at the old anode rod. Cheap maintenance if you can get it out, sometimes they are tight.
@spelunkerd3 жыл бұрын
Ben, I do admire conservative values, and in a different year we would be in the same echo chamber. Not this year, the issues are more important than simplistic right left debates. Even so, I do love your intelligent diagnostic videos.
@BenjaminSahlstrom3 жыл бұрын
it is an interesting time to be alive that's for sure. I too feel that the issues are more evident this year but for me I feel that the ideas and principles that made America what it is are under attack from the ideas of socialism and communism. I definitely don't have all the answers though and do not desire to be trapped in an "echo chamber" so I do my best to learn from others that I may disagree with. Keep up the great work on your channel by the way!
@htxsupercrewon22s3 жыл бұрын
Our political differences are what makes us great. Doesnt change who we are. Red or blue we are ALL american at the end of the day. I love it man. If we ALL believed in the same thing we would be robots. Thats what makes this country great. Great video by the way
@HussienNassir8 ай бұрын
Hi, you mentioned the socket size can be 1 inch and 7/8 of an inch? That’s equivalent to ~48mm socket Could you please clarify this, thanks
@jeffspringer73742 жыл бұрын
Good job sir, we appreciate your knowledge an instruction!!
@krgreenwood Жыл бұрын
LOVE YOUR HAT!!! Nothing but likes for that!❤
@taylerlee48152 жыл бұрын
Making plumbing education great again
@henrynguyen51055 ай бұрын
Great explanation Clearly understandable ❤love it with appropriatation
@BibleExposition20222 жыл бұрын
Ben, can i remove the wire at the bottom element & use the top element only to heat the water heater?
@thinkerman8505 ай бұрын
Excellent video. God bless you and God bless America
@beotheguitarist3 жыл бұрын
Great detailed video!
@tpep16938 ай бұрын
Like your hat, a guy with sense.
@betoprieto083 жыл бұрын
Very well done!! Thanks
@marcusdedge35862 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your video! I found it easy to understand without all of the technical hubbub with a Einstein formula behind it. And I think people that don't care for America most likely don't care water heaters or baths either for that fact in most cases. Thanks!
@jonwheat68196 ай бұрын
great video!! Thanks
@shawnwaterssw3 жыл бұрын
Your political beliefs are yours. This is one of the things that make this Country Great. We are allowed to disagree & debate. Great Video .
@spittiarroyo16393 жыл бұрын
I really like your videos man since I am an electrician myself I find them very instructive and we all learn from different points of view in this trade, I didn't like that hat at all but that's ok lol
@jameskozlowski4139 Жыл бұрын
The man had some good policies though.. , but I understand your point of view.
@markhill44192 жыл бұрын
sub because hat , making heater great again
@chicoman000 Жыл бұрын
Good video on the water heater. Much appreciate it.
@BenjaminSahlstrom Жыл бұрын
You bet
@bradlancaster88132 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben thanks for the video! Could a 3500 watt element be replaced with a 4500 watt element for faster recovery and not cause issues?
@Sparky-ww5re Жыл бұрын
As long as the nameplate says 4500 watts then yes, because the internal wiring must be able to support the current draw. Before you swap to a 4500 watt here's one more thing that should be checked. The existing circuit may have been wired with 12 gauge wire and the installer had installed 3500 watt elements to avoid overheating the wiring. If it's 10 gauge you can use 4500 watt.
@musterseeds17788 ай бұрын
Thank guy , straight to the point...and save time$
@bewbymiles3 жыл бұрын
Hey! So I replaced both elements in my water heater, but when I powered it back up, and waited a few hours, still no heat!! I’m going to try the reset button?
@nova313373 жыл бұрын
I'd check the reset/ECO (Emergency Cut-off) switch in the top thermostat hasn't been tripped but also grab the multimeter and make sure power is getting through the thermostat to at least one of the elements. He links to his diagnostic video at the end of this video, so I would highly recommend checking that out as it explains everything you can do to make sure everything is working.
@shafimehar45065 ай бұрын
Hello sir.I have a question. That is even though the two elements and the two thermostats are good,still getting low hot water means its due to scaling deposited on the elements.am I correct sir?
@theinterpretationstation3 жыл бұрын
You the man 👍
@LongNguyen-mu7bb2 жыл бұрын
Very good instructor
@marcantonyboza2397 Жыл бұрын
Hi l change the elements and the thermostat and drain clean and still not working?
@guillermocuevas34953 жыл бұрын
That's the coolest hat ever made! Your videos are teaching me a lot Ben - thx
@kevinlawrence76233 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your videos. How do you recommend removing the lime scale from inside the water heater?
@derrickhorton88973 жыл бұрын
On bad ones I’ve actually had to take them In the yard and lay them sideways and flush them out and roll them around lol. Works! I’m talking lime filled up past the first element!
@eugenewhitley81942 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video and REALLY, REALLY love the HAT!
@betoprieto083 жыл бұрын
I really love your videos, you are very talented at what you do and the way you explain things. Thank you so much and God bless you!!!
@robertmcallister48992 жыл бұрын
Good video. helped my understanding of the thermostats. Thanks.
@rayhewitt468811 ай бұрын
Very good video keep them coming
@sparkyobrian64172 жыл бұрын
there are simultaneous element models out there as well as one 3 phase unit Ive come across, granted both were commercial units.
@jameswilliams87037 ай бұрын
Great video. I wouldn't be bothered with anyone who focuses on a hat, rather than the content of the material.
@brianbaker329110 ай бұрын
Great video and great hat. Thank you!!
@pavelsanchez9606 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for you information about water Heater. You make very easy and clearly explain. How do you set up temperature from the top and bottom please let me know and keep going with you channel. I’m sending you a greeting from Miami Florida
@screamindemon8113 жыл бұрын
My Dad told me two things about people you dont know. . Never judge someone by their appearance and 2 You wont know whether you like a person or not until you start talking with them
@BenjaminSahlstrom3 жыл бұрын
Your dad sounds like a wise man.
@ChildofYHVH2 жыл бұрын
What would cause me not to have 220 at the wires coming into to the top thermostat? I have 120 on each leg to ground but not across red to black on top.
@danmorgan77 Жыл бұрын
I changed 1 element a year ago and it just quit again. I don’t remember testing them. Probably needed 2 elements?
@TheZurnster3 ай бұрын
I will subscribe to your channel because I like your hat. And it helped my situation with my water heater
@burkeevans8675 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful and love the hat!
@georgewaynewilcoxjr21022 жыл бұрын
Turn off your water heater before going on vacation. They make hydrogen gas. They also do this when the elements fail. My power was off and i forgot i drained it during cold weather. Thanks for the video. G Wayne
@chrisheeran77193 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. Needed this a month ago, I would have avoided alot of mistakes.
@Maine3073 жыл бұрын
i just followed and did the complete test from both videos.. replaced thermostat, and elements, confirmed power.. everything.. still no hot water after an hour..but all test say volts and ohms are good.. 4500w 45 gallon electric heater.. we completely lost..it doesnt make sense why we are not getting hot water after an hour.. no water leaks in system
@Mike-bq7qk3 жыл бұрын
Did you check to see if it was actually drawing current? No current no heating.
@DavidHernandez-iy2sg2 жыл бұрын
Mike go to source n check ur circuit breaker it's 30 Amp might be tripping
@TheKingPurser Жыл бұрын
Always great videos, now I love ya even more for the Hat. 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷
@douglasvandyke7666 Жыл бұрын
Truly excellent. Thank you.
@SheplerStudios3 жыл бұрын
Good mechanical advice, bad choice of hat.
@grantdelacy3259 күн бұрын
I disagree. I think it's a great choice of hat
@chrisinjax16483 жыл бұрын
Great video and great hat!
@mojah13 жыл бұрын
New subscribe to your channel, thank you so much for sharing.
@bobby_greene3 жыл бұрын
Do you ever use CIP lube/ petrol gel/ Vaseline, on gaskets?
@BenjaminSahlstrom3 жыл бұрын
Yes that's not a bad idea so long as it is compatible with the gasket type of course. I usually don't have to use anything but maybe I should get into the habit of doing so.
@bobby_greene3 жыл бұрын
@@BenjaminSahlstrom I work in a cheese plant and use buna gaskets. Its always a good idea to check for compatibility; however, sometimes non-compatible parts will work.
@clarionptng2 ай бұрын
You can be our next president bro”” I’m sure you will do better job. Jajaja. Just a joke “ thanks for so helpful advice on your video
@pepesitagata46432 жыл бұрын
Put I can't drain the water from the I have well water. The sand stock on the drain the water won't drain. But I put 3800 elements on top. But the other old 3800 .3000 element stil on thel heater. That's fine like that.
@bradleybritt91982 жыл бұрын
I'm sure it's been to long to ask, but what can I do if the bottom won't drain. It's an old hot water heater. I'm changing elements and thermostats. Thank you.
@BenjaminSahlstrom2 жыл бұрын
Stick a hanger/wire up into the valve while it's open. Sometimes helps.
@pepesitagata46432 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben. I wonder I pull the old upper element I see they have a 3800 and 3000. I went to home depot and I show the guy manual I take pictures of it . And he gave me 3800 but I can't find other 3000. I wonder is the same thing.
@kuttan18453 жыл бұрын
hi ben, i put booster fan in one of my room. i want the booster fan to be turn on when my furnaces fan on. i run a wire from 24v fan line (G) & also line from common (C). from there i install solid state relay (model tc48d40). my fan worked real slow for minutes and it burn out. if i buy new fan what should I do make run.
@jimharris15903 жыл бұрын
Make America Great!!!!!!! Thank you---Jim
@richarddebeer22472 жыл бұрын
Great video, love the hat. 🤙
@scottstrangman73092 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative. TY.....Also, Love the hat.
@sprylusty2473 жыл бұрын
Great videos! Keep up the good work.
@irock4u222 Жыл бұрын
great video and even better hat!!!
@thomaskitchen4132 жыл бұрын
Great Video, Love the Hat
@dorinahobdy71403 жыл бұрын
I checked everything 3 times. Everything tested fine. But my water is scalding hot! It will trigger the shut off. So something is causing that. Both thermostats and elements tested fine, as did the shut off button. So what can be causing that? Any ideas????