i want to install my electric water heater on its side,is there any reason why this would not work ????it is a sealed pressuerized unit...
2006-11-21 10:15:02 · 9 answers · asked by william c 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
This does not seem like a good idea to me, I would call a professional before I would listen to answers on here. I wouldn't want you to listen to bad advice. Good luck.
2006-11-21 10:21:05 · answer #1 · answered by cantpickjustone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And just in case you're thinking of turning the tank element side down. The water will be entering and leaving the tank improperly, and it'll never store the heated water correctly.
They do make horizontal WH. www.bradfordwhite.com
2006-11-21 16:59:18 · answer #2 · answered by charley128 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heat rises, you your hot water outlet needs to be at the top. Cold water enters the tank at the bottom so it is the last out of the tank. on it's side, the dip tube will not perform its function and you will end up with a luke warm shower.
2006-11-22 03:26:47 · answer #3 · answered by fugazi48 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 23:36:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THAT IS A NO NO
TWO ELEMENTS
TOP BOTTOM
WATER MOVES DOWN GRAVITY....
LOOKING FOR A SERIOUS ELECTRICAL SHORT HERE.
WATER POOL DOWN LEAVING ELEMENT BARE...
HEATING AIR........ AT TOP......
2006-11-21 10:23:20 · answer #5 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go tank-less
2006-11-21 11:03:33 · answer #6 · answered by Dawg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Core gave you the right answer. So I don't need to add anything!
2006-11-21 10:50:31 · answer #7 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
don't do it. it is made to stand up. If you need to lay it down find one that is made to lay down. good luck.
2006-11-21 12:49:38 · answer #8 · answered by blue_eagle74 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it. You will cook your heating elements.
2006-11-21 14:11:55 · answer #9 · answered by tpjp19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋