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re: Electric water heater problems

Posted by ThirstyTigerLSU on 12/17/16 at 11:21 pm
Thanks, that advice will be taken! :cheers:

re: Electric water heater problems

Posted by ThirstyTigerLSU on 12/17/16 at 11:15 pm
Wow, you guys are great! This has me at least going in the right direction. I knew I could trust the OT to deliver.

re: Electric water heater problems

Posted by ThirstyTigerLSU on 12/17/16 at 11:00 pm
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I think there is one on each element of a water heater, so I would change that element.


Yes there are two. How will I know which is bad or if that is the problem? A multimeter?

re: Electric water heater problems

Posted by ThirstyTigerLSU on 12/17/16 at 10:49 pm
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Do you know it's shorting out or is that an assumption? Most people who say shorting are actually wrong. 

What do you mean by "turning off"? Is the the display going blank? Is it tripping a breaker? If it's truly shorting, it will certainly blow a fuse or trip a breaker.


To be honest I'm not really sure, I just assumed. But I do know that my water scolds then later on is not even warm. Although this isn't the case every time it goes out.

The circuit breaker box in my garage is never tripped, but the reset button inside the top panel of the heater is.
Also, no dick to knock off and I really appreciate all the advice.

re: Electric water heater problems

Posted by ThirstyTigerLSU on 12/17/16 at 10:37 pm
I do not have a multimeter. (Had to Google what it was)

when it shorts out I have to go in the attic and unscrew the top panel to press the reset button. Upon doing this it comes right back on every time.

I also never have to mess with my house circuit breaker box. :wah:

Electric water heater problems

Posted by ThirstyTigerLSU on 12/17/16 at 10:23 pm
Hey everyone, I am having problems with my 5 year old State Select 50 gallon electric water heater.

It has been shorting out and turning off every other day, to multiple times a day. I usually can tell before it happens because the hot water becomes scalding hot out of nowhere. I've tried turning the temperature down but to no avail.

I'm not very technical and am unfamiliar with how they work. Any ideas, advice and suggestions are welcomed!
I've been saving around 100$ since losing Cox. Such a great decision!

re: Stidham Commits to Auburn

Posted by ThirstyTigerLSU on 12/11/16 at 11:12 am
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I am GLORIOUS


You are the worst kind of recruiting board poster.
I agree with all the responses so far... i'd add that besides deciding if you want to build from the ground up (or one already built)... how stable is your job? If you are able to get a mortgage large enough to cover a house, a 20% down is a must. Why would you want to give the bank extra money (PMI) to prove to them you are worthy of your own money. Banks suck in general but ya have to go thru it..

also, wait until you have an EXTRA reserve of at least 20 grand if you dont already have the 'house supplies' including:
-fridge/ washer&dryer/ couch/ bed/ dishes/ lawnmower/ yard stuff in general/
-- what kind of cable u want (cox/ routers/ services)
-- alarm service
-- termite service
-- dont forget about your vehicle and how you will always need one of those/ tires/ oil / all that fun stuff.
-- find a location that is up and coming so that hopefully the future will appraise your future house well. hah.
- try to do a 15 yr loan if possible... why give the bank more free damn money.?
-- if your parents are wealthy enough, see if they can co-sign on a mortgage loan with you. It might help out your bottom line, since you dont have credit and havent paid anything off in life, passing thru the 'debt' stage of gaining credit.
-- id also watch House Hunters and Property Brothers on HGTV.. i watched for a year before buying and the knowledge they dish out is very accurate across any housing area in the US.

Good luck!
its an 'offset' in one section, and a charge in another.
nahh, I usually see the paper bill at least once a quarter. I've seen the Street light, but this one seems new to me?.

Random Entergy Bill question

Posted by ThirstyTigerLSU on 8/5/14 at 9:26 pm
Im looking at the bill... since when did Baton Rouge get a 'Storm Restoration charge' section. Mine is $9.65 !! And, does every House in a typical neighborhood with a street light infront , pay money for its use?? Apparently im paying $4.12 .....

Just curious.... i'll sit back. :cheers:
A big question is.... do you plan on putting your child in public or private school? That dictates where you live. Private will be at least 10 grand$ (even grade school is over 5000) Dont buy an apt in BR, it wont resell. Look at Perkins Rowe for example. :rolleyes:

re: Router problems...

Posted by ThirstyTigerLSU on 5/29/14 at 12:44 pm
Ok, so how about connecting my Ipad to my desktop internet?

re: Router problems...

Posted by ThirstyTigerLSU on 5/29/14 at 12:11 pm
Quality contribution. :cheers:

re: Router problems...

Posted by ThirstyTigerLSU on 5/29/14 at 12:10 pm
LT, Phone, desktop, and ipad will not connect wirelessly (although it says im connected to net). The desktop connects when I plug internet cable from modem to back of desktop.

Also, the router is probably 2 years old..

(and yes, I've tried turning everything on/off, unplugging and resetting everything)

Router problems...

Posted by ThirstyTigerLSU on 5/29/14 at 11:52 am
Ok, I've got 2 problems..

First, my wireless router is messing up and not letting me connect to the internet. When I run the internet cable from my modem to the desktop it connects fine.

Also, how do I connect my ipad to the internet through my desktop? Thanks!!

re: Alabama is desperate

Posted by ThirstyTigerLSU on 5/29/14 at 11:48 am
Setting it up so you can play a fricking patsy. How pathetic.