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Water Heating The Basic’s “101” Presented by: Rod Burk South Central Community Action Partnership Twin Falls, Idaho
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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 Presentation
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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
