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If water is only drawn from the cold faucet, then no, the water heater is not involved. However, if water is drawn from the hot faucet- even for a few seconds- hot water IS withdrawn from the heater, and fresh cold water drawn in to be heated- even if the hot water did not make it all the way through the pipe to the faucet- and the water heater will work to heat that fresh cold water.
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Can you plumb your new water heater with PVC and cPVC?
Always use cpvc for hot water and PVC for cold water.
Why do you have to wait for hot water after someone just took a shower?
When someone takes a shower, the hot water tank replaces the water used with cold water. It takes the hot water heater some time (which varies with each heater) to heat the newly filled tank. The hot water is always replaced by cold as you use it, but you don't notice it as much when you use smaller amounts or, like dishwashers and washing machines, use the hot water in intermittent amounts.
Can you use the water drain valve of a hot water heater as a source of water for a washing machine or a laundry sink?
No, cold wter enters the water heater at the bottom of the tank, right where thee valve is.
Can you use a vacuum breaker on a hot water heater to keep from emptying it when draining house pipes in winter?
Yes install it on the cold water line as close to the heater as possible.
No cold water because of a burst pipe outside the house can I still use the hot water taps inside?
No, the cold water supplies the water heater also. No water coming in means no water at all.
When to use the heater?
When it's really cold but not when it's warm because then you are just wasting electricity.
Hwhy do i get hot water but no water when turned to cold?
Odds are that the cold water lines to the faucet you are trying to use are shut off but the hot water lines coming from the water heater are not. That is why you have hot water but no cold water.
Should you use hot or cold water to flush the heater core?
depends if you are using any detergents some say cold some say hot and some say in the pot nine days old if I was you I would use hot then cold and then hot and cold because then it would expand and contract and hopefully loosen up all the debris and if its a water heater core I would use white vinegar.
Is it called a hot water heater or water heater?
It's because "hot-water" is a compound adjective, modifying "heater". It's not for heating water, it's for heating a house with hot water. There are many types of heaters that heat water, but only a hot-water heater is used for providing heated water for domestic use. A hydronic boiler also heats water, but it's only for use in radiators.The name "Hot Water Heater" is completely wrong for any use. There is no need to heat hot water. IT has always been "water heater". The term hot water heater has just been used for years because people don't realize the difference. It has always been WATER HEATER.The first answer is jibberish and makes no practical sense at all.
What is installed on the hot water outlet of the water heater to change it from galvanized-steel pipe to CPVC?
I would use hot water conn. on it. Both on cold and hot
Do you use hot water or cold water for laundry?
Most laundry detergents work just as well with cold water. By using cold water you will save money and reduce environmental damage. It depends.If you are putting laundry in the washer then use hot water.If you are washing laundry that stains its colour or just washing by hand then use cold water.
What are the main home uses for an electric hot water heater?
Electric hot water heater is used to heat cold water for use in winters. Electric hot water heaters heat water faster than the ones which consume fire in order to heat water.
