On Apr 29, 5:48�pm, wrote:
I didn't think it was confusing, but okay...

1. Most of the time I can't get through an entire shower (10 min.)
with enough hot water.
2. A couple of times it wasn't even hot to start out with (!!)...that
is, I had to shower with the cold turned off from the start.
3. I *think* the problem has become more frequent.
4. 40 gal., 40,000 BTU gas water heater. *5 years old? *Just a
guess...bought the house 1.5 years ago. *Manuf. date is 1996. *Can't
see the inside, but the outside looks mint.
5. Drained the tank last week....got some sediment and some slimey
blobs.
6. Pulled the dip tube yesterday and verified it's in perfect shape.
7. Thermostat is set on the tick after "HOT". *No numbers.
8. I'm 5'11", I like long walks on the beach, Frank Sinatra songs...

Mike

tanks sludge up after awhile, manuf date 1996 today is 2007, tank over
10 years old

buy at 75,000 BTU tank 50 or 75 gallons. this will more than double
your hot water capacity while costing just a little more

the new tanks are better enery efficency and so you will save on gas

congrats your a new home owner, stuff breaks continiously. at least
hot water tanks are fairly cheap and highly reliable