water heating the basic’s “101”
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Water Heating The Basic’s “101”. Presented by: Rod Burk South Central Community Action Partnership Twin Falls, Idaho. Basic 101 Water Heaters Session Overview. Types of Water Heaters Water Heater Components Safety Issues Testing & Troubleshooting Insulation Techniques - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Water Heating The Basic’s “101”
Presented by: Rod BurkSouth Central Community Action Partnership Twin Falls, Idaho
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Basic 101 Water HeatersSession Overview
Types of Water Heaters
Water Heater Components
Safety Issues
Testing & Troubleshooting
Insulation Techniques
Hands on Demonstration
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Other Types of Water Heaters
Tank less
Heat Pump
Solar
Super Heated
Coal/Wood
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Electric Water Heater Components
Water SupplyPower source
Holding tank Distribution system
Heat source
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Gas Water Heater Components
Holding Tank Distribution system
Water Supply
Heat source Fuel Source
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Gas Water Heater Components
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Electrical Water Heater Components
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Water Heater Safety Issues
Giant Bomb in your House
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Water Heater Safety Issues
Through The Roof
Flame Roll Out
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Water Heater Safety IssuesSide Blow OutTop Blow Out
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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
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Electrical WH Testing & Troubleshooting
Think Safety First when Testing~ Turn Off PowerRemove Cover Plates ~ Expose Elements & T-StatsAmp Meter ~ Test for Amperage / Voltage
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Electrical WH Testing & Troubleshooting
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Electrical WH Testing & Troubleshooting
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Electrical WH Testing & Troubleshooting
Check Water Temperature vs. T-Stat SettingsIf Match, Adjust To Recommended 120 DegreesIf Faulty Reading ~ Replace T-Stat
Temp Setting
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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
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Gas WH Testing & Troubleshooting
Check Temperature Setting ~ Adjust Carbon Monoxide Test ~ 2 TestIn Conditioned Area ~ In Flue
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Gas WH Testing & Troubleshooting
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Insulation TechniquesDetermine if Tank Needs Insulation JacketWrap in Unconditioned Areas ~ Tank Warning
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Insulation Techniques
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Insulation: Wrong Way
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Insulation TechniquesWrapping the First- 3 to 5 Feet
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Insulation TechniquesCaution with Old Water Lines
And New
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Hands On Demonstration