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Less hot water when gas furnace is on slb622 10-27-2007
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Posted by Bubba on October 27, 2007, 10:22 pm
On Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:41:50 -0000, slb622@gmail.com wrote:

>
>I have a problem that I am not sure how to begin diagnosing. During
>the winter/cooler months when our furnace is running, we have a lot
>less hot water. Both the water heater and furnace our gas. They both
>reside in the same closet and share a gas line that comes in and "T"s
>off to supply gas to each appliance.
>
>Has this been heard of by anyone and any suggestions on what the
>culprit maybe? It really seems like the furnace is "stealing" gas
>from the water heater. The pilot light is never out, so it is getting
>gas.
>
>Thanks,
>
>SB

Well, it could be that if your family is getting older and fatter then
you are using more hot water since it takes a lot more water to cover
them big boys.
Bubba

Posted by on October 28, 2007, 12:27 am

>
> I have a problem that I am not sure how to begin diagnosing. During
> the winter/cooler months when our furnace is running, we have a lot
> less hot water. Both the water heater and furnace our gas. They both
> reside in the same closet and share a gas line that comes in and "T"s
> off to supply gas to each appliance.
>
> Has this been heard of by anyone and any suggestions on what the
> culprit maybe? It really seems like the furnace is "stealing" gas
> from the water heater. The pilot light is never out, so it is getting
> gas.
>
> Thanks,
>
> SB


The gas company is limiting your usage. They do this from time to time when
they feel you are using to much. When they limit your usage and you
complain, they call in the police to investigate for a meth lab. Make sure
you cover your bases before calling.



Posted by Simon Schnizzard on October 28, 2007, 1:04 am

>
> >
> > I have a problem that I am not sure how to begin diagnosing. During
> > the winter/cooler months when our furnace is running, we have a lot
> > less hot water. Both the water heater and furnace our gas. They both
> > reside in the same closet and share a gas line that comes in and "T"s
> > off to supply gas to each appliance.
> >
> > Has this been heard of by anyone and any suggestions on what the
> > culprit maybe? It really seems like the furnace is "stealing" gas
> > from the water heater. The pilot light is never out, so it is getting
> > gas.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > SB
>
>
> The gas company is limiting your usage. They do this from time to time
when
> they feel you are using to much. When they limit your usage and you
> complain, they call in the police to investigate for a meth lab. Make sure
> you cover your bases before calling.
>

IOW make sure all your video cameras are working properly for when they show
up.

--





Posted by on October 28, 2007, 3:04 pm

>
> >
> > >
> > > I have a problem that I am not sure how to begin diagnosing. During
> > > the winter/cooler months when our furnace is running, we have a lot
> > > less hot water. Both the water heater and furnace our gas. They both
> > > reside in the same closet and share a gas line that comes in and "T"s
> > > off to supply gas to each appliance.
> > >
> > > Has this been heard of by anyone and any suggestions on what the
> > > culprit maybe? It really seems like the furnace is "stealing" gas
> > > from the water heater. The pilot light is never out, so it is getting
> > > gas.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > SB
> >
> >
> > The gas company is limiting your usage. They do this from time to time
> when
> > they feel you are using to much. When they limit your usage and you
> > complain, they call in the police to investigate for a meth lab. Make
sure
> > you cover your bases before calling.
> >
>
> IOW make sure all your video cameras are working properly for when they
show
> up.


He always wanted to be a movie star...

Top Ten Meth Lab Crackdowns!




Posted by CJT on October 28, 2007, 1:22 am
slb622@gmail.com wrote:

> I have a problem that I am not sure how to begin diagnosing. During
> the winter/cooler months when our furnace is running, we have a lot
> less hot water. Both the water heater and furnace our gas. They both
> reside in the same closet and share a gas line that comes in and "T"s
> off to supply gas to each appliance.
>
> Has this been heard of by anyone and any suggestions on what the
> culprit maybe? It really seems like the furnace is "stealing" gas
> from the water heater. The pilot light is never out, so it is getting
> gas.
>
> Thanks,
>
> SB
>
Maybe when it's cold your hot water pipes lose more heat, making it
seem like you have less hot water.

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