30th May 2007
Active Solar Water Heater Systems
Solar water heater systems are designed to be active, with pumps or fans to promote the gathering of heat, or passive, with no mechanical parts added to the system. Solar water heaters have been around since the late ...
21st May 2007
Here's Why Bacteria Is So Troublesome Inside Your Water Heater
Sediment causes many problems in your water heater. Among these is bacterial growth. These aren't typically disease causing bacteria, but they do oxygenate and corrode the lining of a wat...
08th May 2007
Some work that can be done to improve your water heater's situation can be done by a homeowner. Other procedures require a plumber's help or an electrician. Only perform work on a water heater if you're comfortable that you know what you're doing.
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23rd April 2007
Here Are The Four Main Types Of Piping That Can Be Connected To A Water Heater
As far as a water heater is concerned, there are two types of pipes that can be installed on water heaters. Coppers and rust-resistant steels are the metallic types. PB an...
04th April 2007
A water heater's tank is made of steel and plumbing lines are often made out of brass or copper. This poses a problem. Brass or copper may not touch steel without causing the steel to rust and corrode. The brass or copper will remain unharmed when touc...
27th March 2007
Maintenance Tip #1 Preparing the water heater
Turn off the power if its an electric water heater. Turn off the water to the water heater by closing the valve on the cold water line. Its located on top of the water heater. The cold line is always to t...
22nd January 2007
Maintenance Tip #1 Preparing the water heater
Turn off the power if its an electric water heater. Turn off the water to the water heater by closing the valve on the cold water line. Its located on top of the water heater. The cold line is always to t...
15th January 2007
Maintenance Tip #1 - Preparing the water heater. Turn off the power if its an electric water heater. Turn off the water to the water heater by closing the valve on the cold water line. Its located on top of the water heater. The cold line is always to t...
07th January 2007
Maintenance Tip #1 Preparing the water heater
Turn off the power if its an electric water heater.
Turn off the water to the water heater by closing the valve on the cold water line. Its located on top of the water heater. The cold line is always to th...
02nd January 2007
Each commercial manufacturer of water heaters puts in their own amount of anodes inside a water heater. The amount is usually based on warranty duration, hence the more anodes in a water heater, the longer the warranty the manufacturer will provide. Mos...
17th November 2006
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Curved Dip Tubes
The curved dip tube was invented to help keep sediment under control. The bottom end of the tube is curved to allow a swirling motion around the bottom of the tube. New sediment cannot form because it is...
15th November 2006
Description
An anode rod is a rod made of "sacrificial" metal. Like batteries, the anode produces an electrochemical reaction in the tank. The anode slowly wears away instead of the lining of the tank. As long as the anode is present and functional, a...
06th November 2006
Description of What an Element Is
Most electrical heaters, though not all, have two elements. One on the upper half of the tank and one on the lower half of the tank. These elements can be either high-watt or low-watt elements. Heaters are made so t...
23rd October 2006
Electric Temperature Controls
If you have an electric heater, you can install a device that allows the water heater to shut down operation while no one is home or everyone is asleep. This will reduce heat loss. Your utility company or a plumber can hel...
01st September 2006
Anode Evaluation
If the anode rod has more sacrificial metal than exposed steel rod, then it is still in good shape. However, if the entire surface becomes covered in calcium carbonate and this calcium carbonate becomes hard, this will prevent the anode...
