Step 2 of installation instructions says "Drain remaining water from hot water spigot" after emptying the taps. Does that mean drain the whole tank?
1266203
No. just drain a little from the tank so when you disconnect the hot water line you won't have some water spill out.
1266204
No, just low enough to attach the pump so that water doesn't run all over the place. Maybe 3 or 4 gallons, to be safe.
1266205
don't have to drain the tank . Just take out just enough ( very little ).Enough that you don't get any water draining out of the area at your breaking the connection on top of the tank. Very simple job. Take your time .
1266206
No need to drain whole tank, just a little so water does not spill when top outlet is opened. If you have not flushed tank , it would be a good time to that before installing pump
1266207
You do not drain the whole hot water tank. The idea is to get water back into the entire system, notair. Install pump, install the valve in the system, (In the farthest part of the home), turn water back on, open taps, get air out off system. Close taps. Turn pump on.
1266208
yes if you don't fully empty the hot water tank it is likely you will be cleaning up water after your installation
953508
You take the spigot out of the cooler (it is just threaded on) and attach the BriteTap in its place. You may need to use Teflon tape to make sure there are no leaks, but otherwise this is pretty simple to install and use. It does come with installation instructions, as well. I've been using mine for about three months now and it works great - with a 5-gallon cooler and 12 chickens, I only need to re-fill the cooler once a week or so.
2208478
No, the drain hose takes the water thus eliminating the water filling the water tank
973873
I believe the instructions say to use tap water and empty the tank when you finish. I always used distilled water anyway.
232096
Yes you will need to drain and use the flush. You have to get all the water out. Draining leaves moisture behind. Water and Evans don't mix.
408529
Just pull the water container out and dump the water. Water should be fully drained within 1 min after unit turned off.
48253
Unfortunately, I didn't use an online video or tutorial, sorry. I followed the manufacturer's instructions included with the unit. Be sure to test the gas lines, or have a qualified professional test the gas lines to prevent leaks. After that, plumb it in like any other water appliance and enjoy endless hot water.
1216022
Hello Madlin: You are not getting water into the hose leading from your water supply to the unit. I wish I could help but I had a plumber install mine. I believe that the plumber may have hooked my cold water line into the tank. Then the hot into the water line under the sink. Try phoning the store. I got mine at Amazon. Sorry Madlin, and good luck. JK
127027
Although you cannot buy it without the diverter, it does not come attached from the factory. Simply don't install the second one. With minimal plumbing skills and a couple trips to the hardware store, you should easily be able to attach two (or more) barrels together either before or after the spigot. If you're feeling really confident, you could make your own holes. I ran several of them together with sprinkler pipe and individual disconnect valves so I can isolate them for cleaning/ preserving backup water, etc.
897908
that's where i put it with one of the sensors in the h/w drip pan and another where i expect there mite be water. i also put2 3/4 chech valves upstreem from the water heater so as the hole house wont drain back onto the floor just the hot water heater. a little overboard but the less cleanup the better. one more thing this valve cycles once a month you probable wont notice unless you are in the shower as i was. so far very satisified.
395866
Weird. Is the hot water valve all the way open after installation? Do you have good pressure with cold water? If not is something under the sink pinching the hose? Never heard of anything like this. BTW I'm just a consumer not a plumber.
2177644
There is a small nut from the new device that is suppose to fit into position once you have removed the on-off handle from your existing spigot/faucet. Thats gotten fit or your hosed (pun intended). The best thing to do is check the manufacturere's website as they have a very helpful video that will detail the installation. Good luck.
186902
I don't have my setup to empty into a drain but the unit I have does shut off completely when the desired humidity level is reached. I have been unhappy about this since the unit is not supposed to shut off completely (unless the water tank is full). I returned one unit after confirming with the manufacturer that indeed the fan should continue running even when the compressor stops (once humidity level is reached). The second unit they sent me is doing the same thing as the first - shutting off and then clicking back on....which wakes me up at night.
1168603
Follow the directions in the manual and clean out the tank!! Then only use distilled water.
1760448
I have just flushed the tank (fill 100% then drain completely) several times till the water drains clear and then use a good chemical treatment. Hope that helps...
2275484
I don't have the installation instructions with me right now but I'm pretty sure they want it hooked up to the COLD water supply. It sometimes adds water to cool off the water in the system before it auto-drains. Mine is hooked to the cold water and it works great.
1170992
I had the same issue here with the system making a loud bubbling sound when it is operating. The solution was to open up the hole in the drain to 3/8", so it matches the exit opening in the drain saddle. Initially, I had followed the assembly instructions and only drilled a 1/4" hole, however, this creates a small cavity between the black 3/8 drain hose and the 1/4 hole in your drain. Water and air accumulate there and create nice bubbler and its sound is amplified through the drain pipe. Now, with the enlarged 3/8 drain hole and making sure it is lined up with the drain saddle, I don I had the same issue here with the system making a loud bubbling sound when it is operating. The solution was to open up the hole in the drain to 3/8", so it matches the exit opening in the drain saddle. Initially, I had followed the assembly instructions and only drilled a 1/4" hole, however, this creates a small cavity between the black 3/8 drain hose and the 1/4 hole in your drain. Water and air accumulate there and create nice bubbler and its sound is amplified through the drain pipe. Now, with the enlarged 3/8 drain hole and making sure it is lined up with the drain... » Read More I had the same issue here with the system making a loud bubbling sound when it is operating. The solution was to open up the hole in the drain to 3/8", so it matches the exit opening in the drain saddle. Initially, I had followed the assembly instructions and only drilled a 1/4" hole, however, this creates a small cavity between the black 3/8 drain hose and the 1/4 hole in your drain. Water and air accumulate there and create nice bubbler and its sound is amplified through the drain pipe. Now, with the enlarged 3/8 drain hole and making sure it is lined up with the drain saddle, I don « Show Less