water heating the basic’s “101”

Water Heating The Basic’s “101”

Presented by: Rod BurkSouth Central Community Action Partnership Twin Falls, Idaho

Basic 101 Water HeatersSession Overview

Types of Water Heaters

Water Heater Components

Safety Issues

Testing & Troubleshooting

Insulation Techniques

Hands on Demonstration

Other Types of Water Heaters

Tank less

Heat Pump

Solar

Super Heated

Coal/Wood

Electric Water Heater Components

Water SupplyPower source

Holding tank Distribution system

Heat source

Gas Water Heater Components

Holding Tank Distribution system

Water Supply

Heat source Fuel Source

Gas Water Heater Components

Electrical Water Heater Components

Water Heater Safety Issues

Giant Bomb in your House

Water Heater Safety Issues

Through The Roof

Flame Roll Out

Water Heater Safety IssuesSide Blow OutTop Blow Out

Water Heater Safety IssuesPressure Relief Valve ~PRVLeaky Water Lines ~ RustingTemperature ~ Too HotWiring ~Exposed, Improper SizingDraft ~ Flame Roll Out, Carbon MonoxideGas Valve ~ Leaky Fittings, Rusted Gas Lines Improper Installation ~ MH, Flooring, VentingClutter ~ flammable products, Not A Broom Closet

Electrical WH Testing & Troubleshooting

Think Safety First when Testing~ Turn Off PowerRemove Cover Plates ~ Expose Elements & T-StatsAmp Meter ~ Test for Amperage / Voltage

Electrical WH Testing & Troubleshooting

Electrical WH Testing & Troubleshooting

Electrical WH Testing & Troubleshooting

Check Water Temperature vs. T-Stat SettingsIf Match, Adjust To Recommended 120 DegreesIf Faulty Reading ~ Replace T-Stat

Temp Setting

Gas WH Testing & Troubleshooting

Perform Visual Insp. WH, Flue, Valve, VentingInspect for Flame Roll Out & Gas LeaksCheck for Proper Draft ~ Draft Gauge/ DG 700Check for Worst Case

Gas WH Testing & Troubleshooting

Check Temperature Setting ~ Adjust Carbon Monoxide Test ~ 2 TestIn Conditioned Area ~ In Flue

Gas WH Testing & Troubleshooting

Insulation TechniquesDetermine if Tank Needs Insulation JacketWrap in Unconditioned Areas ~ Tank Warning

Insulation Techniques

Insulation: Wrong Way

Insulation TechniquesWrapping the First- 3 to 5 Feet

Insulation TechniquesCaution with Old Water Lines

And New

Hands On Demonstration