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What can you do if your hot water sputters and spits at the faucet?
You have air in your pipes and it needs to be flushed out.
Why is copper used for hot water pipes?
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
Why is copper used for water pipes?
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
What precautions should be taken to avoid air locking in hot water pipes of a solar water heater?
install a air bleed valve at the highest point,
Should supply line coming out of hot water tank have a drop down leg in it to keep the tank from losing heat out the pipes?
No this is not necessary. Install the pipes as per usual. You can insulate the hot water pipes up to two meters or up to two yards from the hot water outlet from the hot water tank to prevent this. No this is not necessary. Install the pipes as per usual. You can insulate the hot water pipes up to two meters or up to two yards from the hot water outlet from the hot water tank to prevent this.
How do you remove air from hot water heating pipes?
You need to open all hot taps and allow all the water to run out and push the air out with it. It may take some time but it will eventually clear itself.
Have heat tape on pipes but no hot water why?
Heat tape is just for keeping the pipes from freezing, it does not heat the water. That's what the hot water heater is for.
Why is there orange water in the bathtub when the water is hot but not when the water is cold?
Your hot water pipes have rust in them.
What causes singing water pipes?
Singing water pipes can be caused by air that is trapped in the pipes. The air can cause a whistling or singing sound, or it can cause the pipes to knock or rattle.
Do water pipes in homes expand and contract?
Well if water is too cold, pipes will contract and if water is too hot, the pipes will expand.
How do you air out of city supplied water pipes?
Call your city hall or local water company and complain there is air in your water pipes.
Will pouring hot water down your frozen water pipes help with thawing the pipes out?
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