I need to know about them, please.
2007-03-12 17:07:29 · 4 answers · asked by Haiku 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
there are several types:
electric point of use
electric storage tank type submerged element
electric storage tank dry element
Gas tankless
gas storage tank type standard
gas storage tank type mobile home rated OT rated for outside alcove installation
gas storage tank type mobile home rated DV for inside access alcove
combination boiler systems with water heating coil
and others not so commonly found.
they do not function properly if there is a leak in the hot water side or if the water is trickled to prevent frozen pipes.
in an electric it is possible for the element to be damaged by sediment to the point that when the thermostat kicks out the electricity passing through the unswitched side will actually continue to heat the water.
The anti siphon can be plugged up by crud from repairing a supply line causing low pressure on the hot side.
anything in particular you wanted to know?
2007-03-13 20:29:00 · answer #1 · answered by oreos40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have an electric water heater, don't let it go dry. The heating elements will burn out.
2007-03-13 01:56:40 · answer #2 · answered by Tech Dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When working properly, the water contained within the tank will get hot.
2007-03-12 18:14:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they come in 2 types. gas and electric. they come in 3 sizes, tall medium and short. they usually come in capacity sizes of 5 gal, 20 gal, 30 gal, 40 gal, 50 gal, 80 gal, and 100 gal. you need to drain them every 6 months to get out the sediments. what else would you like to know?
2007-03-12 17:15:19 · answer #4 · answered by jimboponder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋