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05-28-2009, 12:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1,298
M.O.C. #5165
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Got a Little Wet!
I replaced the anode in the water heater today. The Monty had been in storage for about 4 weeks --so I expected the water to be cold. So, after unscrewing the anode a few turns, it shot out due to the water pressure in the tank. I got a nice cold shower to cool me off in South Texas--no damage but a surprise! So next time--open a faucet in the Monty to relieve the pressure! A suggestion of other do-it-yourselfers. 
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05-28-2009, 12:37 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Milwaukie
Posts: 388
M.O.C. #6266
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Or just pop your releif valve at the water heater.
Bob
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05-28-2009, 02:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
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M.O.C. #7128
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Shows to go you, the system is tight.
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05-29-2009, 03:50 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Highlands Ranch
Posts: 464
M.O.C. #3477
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Try it once when forgetting to turn off the pump first!!!!!
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05-29-2009, 04:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,166
M.O.C. #6433
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Yep. I guess we all get to do it at least once. First time I tried it, I ended up all wet and covered with the crystalized mineral deposits from the bottom of the tank all over my jeans and shoes. 
Lifting the pressure relief valve is now the first thing I do.
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Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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05-29-2009, 06:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Ardrossan
Posts: 729
M.O.C. #9261
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Did the same thing after sanitizing the system, was totally soaked with the smell of bleach ( Chlorine)!! Would have been so simple to lift that relief valve! Ellis
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05-29-2009, 09:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: San Antonio
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M.O.C. #5165
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The relief valve is in front of me and I did not think about it! Thanks for the notes and I feel like a I joined a select group of MOCers who have gotten a little wet!
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05-29-2009, 11:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Manhattan
Posts: 1,144
M.O.C. #1846
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Ahh -- but as you said, it did feel good in that hot sun..
Been there, done that, as they say.....
(Well, just re-read your original post -- guess you didn't quite say that  )
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06-22-2009, 06:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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And make sure the hot water is NOT on when you open the relief valve. When I get home from a trip after being disconnected and the pump is not on, I will open the relief valve. I heard it's good for the pipes and water heater no to store under constant pressure. Seems to make sense, so I do it. It's on the list for "long-term storage".
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