[Shop-talk] Really hot water

[PJ McGarvey]

Incidentally, anyone know what is the maximum temp. that a copper with solder
(or other, like PEX) potable water system designed to handle, in case a
thermostat fails open? (I recently used PEX and SharkBite fittings while doing
some remodeling of a bathroom.)

Might be a good time to test the water heater's water pressure relief valve
too.

-PJ


> From: tr3driver at ca.rr.com
> To: shop-talk at autox.team.net
> Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:39:46 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Really hot water
>
>> Do the elements ever stick on,
>
> Impossible; they don't get power when the thermostat is open.
>
>> or is it likely to be
>> that the thermostat has died?
>
> Seems likely to me.
>
>> (and is there a way to test it?)
>
> I'm guessing that, if you get it off, you'll want to replace it anyway. But
> if not, you should be able to do the old "pan of water on the stove" thing.
> If your wife doesn't have a "candy" thermometer, you can pick one up at the
> grocery store fairly cheaply.
>
> Randall

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