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Lots of probable causes:
- no gas flame
- the electrical element is not powering up
- no water in the boiler
- no electrical connection or gas connection to boiler
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoIf your accessing water from a spout it could be a number of things. Some places only have a Cold water line, and do not have a hot water line. If your spigot has 2 lines going to it, it should have a hot water line. To test if the hot water heater is damaged (which it most likely maybe) turn off the cold water source and open the faucet or spigot to a generous flow, if it does not warm up within 5 minutes, there is something wrong with your heater.
Check the circuit breaker (if electric), if it is tripped DO NOT re-set it without checking the water heater for leaks or grounding. It is best to call an electrician to check the load and setup.
Check the Pilot light (if gas) If the pilot light is out (the little blue flame) Shut off the gas to the heater and CALL THE GAS COMPANY. Many newer heaters however can be re-lit by the typical homeowner. Follow the directions on the heater CAREFULLY. If no directions are found CALL THE GAS COMPANY.
If not the above and it is electric, The elements maybe worn out or broken. Many heaters can replace them, but often times it is best to replace the heater in entirety due to rust and scale buildup in the tanks. Replacing the elements should not be done by a typical homeowner, call a specialist.
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∙ 9y agoHot water tanks are typically fueled by gas and electric. First, if one or both utilities are shut off, you won't have hot water. Second, if the utilities are working, someone may have turned the thermostat off or too low. Third, you may have a bad thermostat. Some thermostats also shut off when there is another problem with the tank. Fourth, hot water tanks get old. Rust may have built up inside the tank, flaked off the tank walls, and be blocking a sensor. Have a professional check the tank first. It may be wise to replace an old tank, and new tanks conserve more energy. It takes about an hour or less to uninstall and install a new tank.
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∙ 16y agotripped breaker, broken wire, burned out heater element. tripped breaker, broken wire, burned out heater element.
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Can you use a charcoal starter to heat water tank?
A charcoal starter cannot readily be used to heat hot water tank as it produces far too little heat. A hot water tank requires several thousand BTU's of constant heat to bring the water up to temperature.
Does the boiler heat the water at first then supply it to the hot water tank?
No, a hot water tank heats water by itself.
Does the boilder or furnace heat the water at first then supply it to the hot water tank?
No, a hot water tank heats water by itself.
How can heat energy from the sun be stored?
Use it to heat water. Store the hot water in an insulated tank.
How do you calculate time taken to heat up a 300 liters water tank using electrical heater?
The amount of time that it takes to heat up a 300 liter water tank is dependent on the size of the water tank. However, to get an estimate multiply the liters by the size ofÊthe water tank.
Which has greater heat energy water tank of electric kettle?
the tank must have a graeter amount of energy because it has to heat up more water there for it requirs more energy to do so
How long does it take to heat water in a hot water tank?
If you just filled the tank on a 40 gal. about 30 to 45 min.
How does the water tank help us?
I assume you mean hot water tank. The hot water tank was supposed to be the most efficient way to heat your water because heat rises. Since heat rises most of the heat energy would be absorbed by the water in the tank and very little of that energy would escape through the top of the tank. However; building scientists are now saying a direct hot water heating system is more efficient than a hot water tank because in a direct system you are not heating water until you need it, so you are not heating water you won't be using. If you frequently use hot water a hot water tank is the way to go. If you rarely use hot water a direct hot water (tankless) heating system is the way to go.
How long does it take for tank water to heat up without a heater?
Tank water will slowly warm to ambient temperature. It will not get any hotter.
Why is the boiler underneath the hot water storage tank?
So the steam can rise from the boiler to the hot water tank storage
Where is the copper coil in hot water heaters?
A water heater that is a tank does not have copper coils. If gas fired, there is a burner at the bottom that heats the water in the tank the same way a tea kettle is heated on the stove. An electric heater has two heating elements in the side, top and bottom that heat the water. A tankless water heater has a coil with a flame in the middle that heats the water. This type heats the water as you use it and for as long as you want. An indirectly heated tank has a heat exchange coiled tube (calorifier) mounted inside the skin of the tank. Hot water or steam travels through the tube and radiates heat into the tank water.
What is the heat recovery time for a 40 gallon hot water tank?
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