On Tue, 19 May 2009 20:35:51 -0400, "James"
wrote:

I would like to lower the temperature of my water heater. I put it all the
way on the low side, in fact, it says "Vacation" when set on the lowest
setting.

Two days later, I still get VERY hot water on this lowest setting. I ran
it full blast for six full minutes, and the water was so hot that I couldn't
stand under it. I ran it for three more minutes, and the water was still
hot, but bearable. So, that is nine solid minutes of very hot water.

I don't know how to compare this to the hottest setting, but this doesn't
seem right to me.

Any ideas why I can't get my water heater to a lower temperature setting ?

Thanks !!

James


James, years ago I had one of these heaters. Vacation basically turned
it to 'pilot light' only mode, and that was enough, in a warmer
basement, to keep the water relatively warm if it was not being used.
Mostly good insulation, and good fittings keeping the heat in the
water.

Short of turning it off (the gas) I think you getting as cheap as you
can. g