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Why are you getting an odor from your hot water?
Possibly because you have not drained or cleaned your H/W tank for a few years. The H/W tank collects sediment and rust and this gradually forms sludge in the bottom of the tank, making flow slower and smelly. - To clean, switch off the power or gas to tank, and the inco,ing cold valve. Attach a garden hose on the bottom running outside or to nearby drain, then open the faucet on bottom, open the spring loaded relief valve on top to help flow. Let it all out, then open the water valve on cold pipe and let that flush out the tank for 5-10 minutes. Now let it fill before turning on gas or electricity
How does a hot water tank work?
A hot water tank works by storing and heating water inside an insulated tank using electricity or gas. When a hot water tap is turned on, the hot water is released from the tank and replaced by cold water that is then heated up for future use. This cycle continues to provide a steady supply of hot water for household needs.
What would you use to measure the amount of water in a fish tank?
You would use a measuring cup or a graduated cylinder to measure the amount of water in a fish tank. Alternatively, you can also calculate the volume of water by measuring the length, width, and height of the tank and using a formula for volume.
Do betas like warm or cold water?
Betas are tropical fish and do best in water that is consistently warm, around 78-80°F. Cold water can stress them out and lead to health problems. It's important to keep their tank at a stable temperature to keep them healthy and happy.
How much water should be in the bottom of your water softener?
Typically, water softeners should have enough water to cover the bottom 1-2 inches of the brine tank. It is important to maintain the proper water level to ensure effective regeneration of the resin beads and proper functioning of the system. Check your manufacturer's guidelines for the specific water level recommended for your water softener model.
What insure that cold water is forced to the bottom of the water heater tank?
The cold water supply enters the tank at the bottom near the burner. Heat rises, as does hot water. The hot water supply is piped out from the top.
What happens when the cold and hot water pipes are reversed on the hot water tank?
You will get warm instead of hot water. There is a tube inside the tank on the cold side that goes to the bottom of the tank and the hot comes directly from the top. Reverse them and you are going to get the cold water that settles to the bottom of the tank. It will not hurt the tank or anything, it just makes for poor hot water.
Why water is generally heated from the bottom?
Warm anything, air or water will rise. Cold water is put at the bottom of the tank through a tube inside the tank. The water is heated and rises and is taken out of the top. The inside of the heater is open, it is just a hollow tube. That is why the hot water gets slowly colder, more cold water is being mixed with the hot in the tank.
How does cold water pass through a water heater?
Cold water enters a water heater through a pipe connected to the bottom of the tank. The water is then heated by a heating element or burner inside the tank before being distributed to the rest of the plumbing system.
How does cold water affect fish?
It freezes there blood. Which is cold blooded killing them from hypothermia. ( Might turn a color or sink to the bottom of the tank.)
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.
Can you place a water heater horizontally on a cradle will it work?
No. Gas has to heat from the bottom and electric wouldn't be able to cycle because the cold water is supposed to be at the bottom of the tank and the hot at the top.
What do you look for when a duel element hot water heater does not keep water hot?
The question doesn't contain enough information. When you open the hot water facet, does the water come out hot, but cools quickly? If so then you probably need to replace the dip tube. The dip tube insures that the cold water is injected at the bottom of the tank as the hot water is with drawn from the top of the tank. Dip tubes are mounted in the cold water input side at the top of the tank. some times dip tubes break off at the top so when you start drawing hot water from the top of the tank the cold water is injected into the top of the tank and this makes your hot water cool quickly. The water will come out hot, but will cool quickly. Normally when the cold water is injected into the bottom of the tank (through the dip tube) it will displace the entire tank full/column of hot water out through the top of the tank before the cold water gets to the top.
What is an air tank petcock?
Bottom of the air tank. Used to drain the water in the bottom off the tank
What is the new design for water heaters?
In many American water heaters the cold water IN connection is now routed to the bottom of the tank (as opposed to both on top as used to be. ) .
How does water react with diesel in a tank?
The water sinks and pools at the bottom of the tank
Can you install a water heater on its side?
No. Gas fired the flame wouldn't touch the tank and on an electric, the thermostat would not work correctly. Cold water is meant to be at the bottom of the tank until it is heated and then taken out of the top.
