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You should keep your water above 140 F to discourage growth but once you get to 160 F burns can occur in something like 3 secs.
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Need to replace hot water lines. Do you need to turn off the hot water heater if you shut off the main water line?
Yes. I would. If you are replacing the hot water lines, it is also a good time to drain the hot water heater and get rid of all the junk at the bottom of the hot water heater. That should be done once a year. Your hot water heater must be off when you do that, your hot water heater should be off when you drain your hot water heater. You will see boiler scale come out of your water heater. Leaving the boiler scale in your water heater makes it less efficient. It makes it harder to heat your water. It is the same as throwing money down the drain. If you want to give your money away, you should give it to the Salvation Army instead of the Utility Company.
How do i know when my hot water heater is broken?
When you want to know when your hot water heater is broken, simply run your faucet and test the water. If it's cold, the heater is broken.
Why is a hot water heater called a hot water heater?
It is called this as it heats up or brings up the temperature of cold water to hot. In other words, it is producing hot water by heating it. Some people incorrectly believe it is redundant to refer to "hot water" and "heater", but there are many other types of heaters, so the distinction of one creating hot water is entirely proper.
How long will it take a 40 gallon hot water heater to fill up?
depends on water pressure, but it should completely fill in 15-20 minutes. the water should be hot in another 20-25 minutes if it has been run completely empty.
What is the purpose of the dip tube in a water heater?
it puts cold water in and pushes hot water to the top
Should I get a hot water heater just for the kitchen?
You should have a hot water heater for the kitchen for sure and also to have for the bathrooms. I personally like to wash my hands in hot water not cold.
Need to replace hot water lines. Do you need to turn off the hot water heater if you shut off the main water line?
Yes. I would. If you are replacing the hot water lines, it is also a good time to drain the hot water heater and get rid of all the junk at the bottom of the hot water heater. That should be done once a year. Your hot water heater must be off when you do that, your hot water heater should be off when you drain your hot water heater. You will see boiler scale come out of your water heater. Leaving the boiler scale in your water heater makes it less efficient. It makes it harder to heat your water. It is the same as throwing money down the drain. If you want to give your money away, you should give it to the Salvation Army instead of the Utility Company.
What is the point of using a hot water heater?
It is a water heater, not a hot water heater. There would be little point in using a hot water heater. I assume that is your point.
What hot water heater should You buy?
Bradford White
Should you still use hot water if water heater is leaking?
Never
Tankless Hot Water Heater?
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How can you tell if a hot water heater is grounded?
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A HOT WATER HEATER.
Does a hot water heater element have a positive and negative?
For an electric water heater on alternating current, there is not 'positive' or 'negative'. There should be terminals labeled hot and neutral, though.
Should the vent on a gas water heater be hot?
Yes. It connects to the inside of the tank, where the hot water is. Heat from the hot water will heat the vent pipe by conduction. The top end should be much warmer than the bottom end, near the floor or outlet.
Why should I purchase a hot tub heater?
A hot tub is just that a tub of hot water thus, the need for a heater. To reek the benefits and pleasures of owning a hot tub a heater is an essential element to the experience.
Should a tankless hot water heater be pluged into a gfci plug?
Yes it should .
What is really called a water heater or hot water heater?
It's called water heater. There isn't a reason to heat hot water
