Vulcan Freeloader Gas Hot Water System Questions & Answers
System cant be more than two years old, it continuously drips cold water from outlet on the bottom right the unit. Is this normal?
I have pilot and main gas on but no hot water coming out of taps! Any advice as to what the problem is?
Can I leave the supply tap (to house) turned off but the water still heating?
Hi, I have the heat on 7 but the water is only warm. Any suggestions.
My Vulcan 135L outdoor gas H/water service is continually at around 70c even when set at 4.
I have Vulcan Free Loader Outdoor Gas Hot water system. What is the best setting? I have it set on 6. The water is too hot. Usage is mainly only for two people.
My Vulcan 135L outdoor gas H/water service is continually at around 70c even when set at 4. It replace a large electric system when the plumber installed it a couple of years ago. there is usually only two people in the house ?
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I replaced my old Vulcan 135L gas hot water system with a new Vulcan 135L unit recently. I note that it takes a longer time for the hot water to come through as compared to the old unit which gave the hot water in just a few seconds. The impact of this I am waiting a longer time for the hot water to come through and also more importantly, I am wasting water while I am awaiting the hot water to arrive. Why is this ? Otherwise the unit is working properly.
Same problem, it’s only luke warm, the unit is going, I press the relief valve on the side and hot water comes out of the unit and appears to fix the issue, Vulcan had no idea when I called them.
I have a brand new Vulcan natural gas 135lit some nights the pilot light is going out I’ve sealed all holes so no wind can’t blow it out, any ideas can I increase the pilot light gas pressure to make the flame stronger regards Rob
Has anyone replaced the anode on this unit. I need to know which one is the right one. I was told this would be the correct one but am unsure is it uses a blue ananode. Please help.
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The Vulcan freeloader is good to go with a 1210mm long anode .
My hot water system is leaking water on bottom of tank.the water drips on to pilot light,can't light it
Before getting a service I suggest checking at the age of your hot water system as if is old it might be better to put your money into a new system. In my case, the pilot light would not stay on and when I spoke to the plumber he suggested rather than spending several hundred dollars on repairs getting a new hot water system. Also depending on where you live there may be Government incentives to change to a new subsidised hot water system.
System was manufactured in 2009
I have a Vulcan Freeloader 170L gas hot water system, and would like to change the anode in it, but there doesn't appear to be one in the top of the tank or anywhere else I can find. Could someone who has had their anode changed advise where / how it was changed?
It's mounted in the top of the tank, on the front left side under the insulation (you need to cut some of the insulation away to access it)
I have low water pressure in the shower only is there any filters that are on the unit that could be blocked to cause this. The rest of the taps are fine
My vulcan hot water pipe is hot all the time is this normal
Hi , could anyone explain why the drain connected to the TPR(Temp.Pressure Relief) valve continually drain warm water despite manually pushing or pulling the TPR lever valve to discharge any encrusted sediments? Perhaps the TPR valve needs replacing for my Vulcan Freeloader 10 Gas Hot Water model?
Mine was leaking and it was replaced which fixed the issue . Cost was about $80 for the actual relief valve . You can take the old one to a plumbing supplier to get the exact same one .
Hi I have a 25 year old Vulcan Freeloader. It is continuously (almost running) dripping water from condensation pipe at bottom side of unit. No sign of water in bottom of unit though. Any help appreciated. Note: Have opened & closed PRV on top of unit and water flows ok. No water observed dripping from this pipe.
Water is too hot on my Vulcan 648135NO System...Is there a regulator to turn heat down?
My Vulcan Freeloader 300 (never been a problem) is dripping from the bottom of the Pressure Limiting Valve. Can I fix it or is a professional needed?
I replaced mine after it became blocked , I do a relief check every 6 months . Took a photo of it and got another from a plumbing store . A crescent and some thread tape is all you will need .
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