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Is it true that pipes for a hot water heater need to be changed every five years?
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∙ 13y ago
True? NO! Sounds like somebody is getting scammed. Replace piping only if necessary.
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Hot water not working?
this question is vast. if no hot water is not coming out the pipes its possible the pipes can be blocked or the valves are blocked. if the temp is not hot, check wiring to the geyser or the element might need to be changed
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
Do you need to shut off hot water heater when replacing copper pipes in a bathroom?
Yes you need to shut off the Main water valve. Usually found in the basement or outside the house near the meter. Also you need to shut off the Gas valve located at the water heater, or the Breaker located in the breaker box/ fuse panel. Sometimes the water heater will have its own Switch box, located on the power wire
You live on a third floor with your hot water storage tank in the basement Where would a tankless heater need to be located to work effectively?
A tankless and a gas(with a normal tank) water heater both burn gas to heat the water, so they need vents to bring air into the space where they are located, and a venting system for the exhaust. Some considerations for tankless: 1) they require larger gas supply pipes; 2) they can be placed on most walls, but you still need room around them; and 3) they heat the water as it flows through the pipe, so you still have to deal with the cold water which is in the pipe. I mention the last one because many people think that they will immediatley obtain hot water. For your situation, placing the tankless heater on the third floor would require new gas pipes. Commonly gas pipes are 3/4" in a home, and a tankless unit may need 1" at a minimum. Having the water heater on the same level would provide you with hot water sooner. Placing the tankless unit where the hot water storage tank is may require less plumbing, so it could be an easier task. The water will take longer to heat, and you could be wasting energy of the heated water in the pipe. This can be partially resolved by insulating the hot water pipes. Insulating these pipes is a wise idea for efficiency in either location.
Will pouring hot water down your frozen water pipes help with thawing the pipes out?
yes
How do you know if your hot water heater valve is open?
You know it by touching and feeling the pipes on the hot water side; if they are hot, there is water running through the pipes and obviously the heater valve is open on hot side.
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.
How does hot water get to your home?
The water that is piped in from the city or from your well goes through your water heater and then into the hot water pipes.
How can you get faster hot water from my faucet?
There are a number of ways to do that. 1. Raise the temperature of your water-heater. 2. Insulate your pipes. 3. Buy a bigger (or more efficient) water-heater. ?4. Live alone.?You combine any two of those things..and you'll definitely notice a difference.
How can you tell if you have a gas or electric water heater?
Read the label. A gas heater will have three plumbing pipes connected.One is a gas supply. An electric heater will only have two plumbing pipes but it will have an electical conduit or electrical wire feed line.
Why is your water hot downstairs but only warm upstairs?
Because the water heater is downstairs, and the pipes are poorly-insulated.
Why are there two water pipes going into the dashboard of a subaru legacy?
For the heater core. All cars have them.
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.
When working on plumbing pipes do you have to shut off the hot water heater as well as the main?
No. The Main is source of water for that as well.
Why do you have brown water coming from your shower head?
There is rust in the steel pipes of your house, possibly the water heater. Have them looked at soon
What does it mean if your hot water pressure is less than the cold water pressure?
My guess is that the hot water heater is installed downstream from a pressure reducer to limit the maximum water pressure that the water heater is exposed to.
Vw golf mk3 automatic you have changed the heater core because only warm air comes out but its the same only warm air thermostat water pump is ok and all the pipes are clear and the flap on the heater?
If that car has a temp blend door actuator, it could be faulty.
