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1- Condensation because the tank is cooler then the ambient temperature when water is being drawn
2- The tank is starting to corrode
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoBecause it dripped there from the top
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How do you get rid of dirt in bottom of hot water heater?
Why would anyone put dirt in a water heater ?? Normally water heaters have sediment from the minerials in the water supply and the instructions furnished with the heater tells how to cure this problem
Where is the drain on a gas hot water heater?
Side of water heater, near bottom.
On a hot-water heater can you tie in the cold water supply at the bottom of the heater?
Personally I would not, as the cold water could thermo-shock the heater. And if you have a glass-lined tank, it will crack it and shorten the life of the tank. I would follow the manufacturer's instructions.
How does a water heater work?
"A water heater stores water in a tank and heats the water with a flame at the bottom. The hot water rises to the top of the tank, while the colder water falls to the bottom near the heat source." A water heater is simply a tank of water with a heat source at the bottom. It can be set to a certain temperature and is dispersed throughout the home through the water infrastructure.
What would cause hot water to be brown?
Older heater with rust build up in the bottom of the tank.
To flush the hot water heater do you need to drain all the water out?
It would help as most of the rust accumulates at the bottom of the tank.
Do you need to drain all the water out when flushing an electric hot water heater?
It would help as most of the rust accumulates at the bottom of the tank.
If you open hot water valve on the hot water heater what would happen?
The hot water valve should always be open, so the hot water can exit the heater into the system. If your actually meaning opening the drain valve on the bottom of theater, the water in the heater will drain, starting with the hot water stored there, and then the cold water that is entering the tank to replace it will simplt flow out the bottom before being heated. Dpending on where the heater is located will denepnd on how much of a mess the ensuing flood will be.
Is it good to place an immersion heater in a water vessel at the surface of water or bottom?
It be at the bottom as the word immerse means to go under.
Is it good to place an immersion heater in a water vessel at the surface or bottom of the water?
It be at the bottom as the word immerse means to go under.
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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.
