Help! Left Water Heater on, possibly no water in the tank!
traveljunkie said
09:45 PM Feb 27, 2010
I need some fast help - hopefully somewhere out there knows the answer. I had to leave town this morning. We are hooked up to city water. I dumped the tanks, then about a 20 min later shut off the water connection before leaving. Would this have been enough time to fill the hot water tank? I realized tonight, just as I was going to sleep that I left the hot water heater on - one of those lovely eye popping moments. I'm going to be gone for a week - if there was no water in the tank, what is the risk of fire or other damage?
Help - i have big meetings in the morning and need to get some sleep. Didn't sleep much last night as I was worried about waking up to catch my plane, so I may be thinking about this all wrong, but any input is greatly appreciated.
traveljunkie said
09:52 PM Feb 27, 2010
OK -after my initial panic, and thinking it through a bit more ... only the holding tanks were dumped and any water in the hot water tank was still there. Not a good practice to leave the hot water heater on when I'm gone, but hopefully not the disaster I am imagining? Still hoping someone can confirm this.
Racerguy said
10:17 PM Feb 27, 2010
Beth, You are o.k.Emptying holding tank will not drain water from water heater.Good Idea to shut off when gone.
traveljunkie said
10:26 PM Feb 27, 2010
Thanks Racerguy!! You've put my mind at ease and I'll be able to get some shuteye tonight. If we ever meet up I owe you some of my famous chocolate toffee or chocolate chip cookies or both - your choice!
Beth
Jim01 said
06:32 AM Feb 28, 2010
Hey Beth, I knew the answer to that question too!!! I just wasn't here on the forum when you asked it.
Can I get some of those chocolate chip cookies too?
Jim
53 Merc said
08:39 AM Feb 28, 2010
I also knew the answer to the problem, when do I get my toffee and cookies?
Racerguy said
09:01 AM Feb 28, 2010
There is an advantage to being a night owl forum junkie. Glad to have helped.
Terry and Jo said
01:25 PM Feb 28, 2010
Racerguy wrote:
There is an advantage to being a night owl forum junkie. Glad to have helped.
OK. George (Racerguy) cheated. The rest of us demand that he share.
Terry
Racerguy said
02:04 PM Feb 28, 2010
Terry,You have deal there.We may have to have a cookie rally.
traveljunkie said
12:50 PM Mar 1, 2010
A cookie rally - what a great idea! We can't make it to this rally, but are definately hoping to make the next one (I don't know of any plans for a next one - but I'm hopeful!!) If so, I will bring cookies and toffee for all! I've learned so much on this forum that I feel that would be a minimum for all the great advice I've received and great people I've met.
flyone said
12:30 PM Mar 2, 2010
I confirm what Racerguy said. Can I get some cookies too?
I need some fast help - hopefully somewhere out there knows the answer. I had to leave town this morning. We are hooked up to city water. I dumped the tanks, then about a 20 min later shut off the water connection before leaving. Would this have been enough time to fill the hot water tank? I realized tonight, just as I was going to sleep that I left the hot water heater on - one of those lovely eye popping moments. I'm going to be gone for a week - if there was no water in the tank, what is the risk of fire or other damage?
Help - i have big meetings in the morning and need to get some sleep. Didn't sleep much last night as I was worried about waking up to catch my plane, so I may be thinking about this all wrong, but any input is greatly appreciated.
Beth
Can I get some of those chocolate chip cookies too?
Jim
OK. George (Racerguy) cheated. The rest of us demand that he share.
Terry
A cookie rally - what a great idea! We can't make it to this rally, but are definately hoping to make the next one (I don't know of any plans for a next one - but I'm hopeful!!) If so, I will bring cookies and toffee for all! I've learned so much on this forum that I feel that would be a minimum for all the great advice I've received and great people I've met.
Flyone