Originally Posted By: ryoung2
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Originally Posted By: rray
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Speaking from past experience, it looks like someone (not me, this time) stored some cleaning chemicals (Windex, 409, Spray & Wash, plastic Coke bottles, etc.) on top of the water heater and they leaked. Been there, done that. I learned.
Was laundry close by? That's always a very good indication.
Any shelves close by where the water heater can be used when the shelves get full?
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Originally Posted By: ryoung2
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I don’t think that was the cause here as this heater is located in the garage and in a corner by itself. Also, this house has barely been lived in as it belonged to a single woman who traveled a lot. I don’t think anything much besides her car was ever put into the garage. I also did not see any rings or residue on top of the heater which would have made me think of that possibility. Thanks for the thought…Keep thinking of other possibilities.
Originally Posted By: bgentry
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Could it be condensation? I noticed the stain in the first pic looks as if water was pooling and running off to the left. Just a guess.
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Originally Posted By: rcooke
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Could they have used acid core Solder instead of rosin core .
I think acid core should only be used on Galvanized and should be neutralized after soldering .
I also am guessing .
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Originally Posted By: mboyett
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Galvanic reaction due to lack of dielectric union? Now, there’s a really wild guess!
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Originally Posted By: rray
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Excessive rust and corrosion on top of water heater. A typical cause of this type of rust and corrosion is storing leaking chemicals (Windex, 409, Spray & Wash, etc.) on top of the water heater; other causes or multiple causes are possible. Rust and corrosion can conceal small leaks, and continued rusting and corrosion can result in additional leaks or larger leaks. Recommend further evaluation by a licensed plumbing professional. |
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Originally Posted By: ryoung2
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RRAY: Your answer certainly sounds good to me. Thanks for the experienced education and the quote for the report.
Originally Posted By: rray
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I know I have so many pictures of exactly what I’m saying, and I’ve been digging around off and on to find them. Eventually, I’ll get a picture organizer on this ol’ computer. With 60 GB of pictures, it’s hard as hec to find something when one wants it.
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Originally Posted By: bkelly2
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I vote with Mike. Dielectric union
Originally Posted By: rray
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Some of it, probably. Definitely not all of it. Too many different colors and different types of rust and corrosion.
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Originally Posted By: bkelly2
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Your guessing, shame on you
Originally Posted By: rray
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Nope.
Personal experience. Been there, done that. Seen the results. Don't do it anymore. Neither do the family members. Done educated them.
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Originally Posted By: bkelly2
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Ok here is a guess. It is a crummy water heater made with inferior material. How long was the warranty on this baby?
Originally Posted By: rray
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| bkelly2 wrote: |
| It is a crummy water heater made with inferior material. |
Would you put that in the site-specific part of your report, or in the plain English Introduction? 
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Originally Posted By: bkelly2
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Niether.
Originally Posted By: rray
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Drat. I was looking forward to reading your complete report.
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Originally Posted By: mboyett
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Robert, take a look at the photos on this link below. I still think what you are seeing is definitely galvanic corrosion, especially considering the lack of other tell-tale signs that might suggest a chemical reaction. I agree that can be an issue, I just don’t think so in this case.
http://www.corrview.com/tech_p_10.htm#Gallery%20I
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Originally Posted By: tallen
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| mboyett wrote: |
| Robert, take a look at the photos on this link below. I still think what you are seeing is definitely galvanic corrosion, especially considering the lack of other tell-tale signs that might suggest a chemical reaction. I agree that can be an issue, I just don't think so in this case.
http://www.corrview.com/tech_p_10.htm#Gallery%20I |
Great link!!
Thanks for sharing 
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Originally Posted By: rcooke
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| tallen wrote: | ||
Great link!! Thanks for sharing  |
I agree This is just one of many things that make me Happy to belong to
NACHI . Thanks
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