Questions tagged [hot-water]
Questions about systems that produce and distribute heated water.
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Why did my water stop getting hot and my stove doesn't do anything
Cold water coming from the hot water heater. Changed the bottom heating elament that was bad and let the tank refill. Turned power back on and waited an hour, turned the water on to see if it was ...
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can a used tank water heater be reconditioned for safe usage?
I need to replace an electric hot water tank (it has started to leak). I'd like to replace it with a used one because the property, which has 2 occupied units, is for sale and it is expected to be ...
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Advice on 13 year old gas water heater
I'm a homeowner with a gas water heater that was installed in 2010 (before I moved in) in Central MD. It is a 71 gallon tank. State Select.
Sometimes the water is normal hot temperature, while other ...
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Leak at hot water valve, brand new valve and installed by pro
The valve is new. The hose is new. I made sure the valve for the hot water was off as well because I Never use hot water to wash my clothes in AZ. It actually looks like the water from the washer is ...
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Gas hot water tank keeps switching off
My gas hot water tank with a White Rodgers controller was off this morning with an error code telling me the max ignition attempts have been exceeded (Vacation light on + A light + B light). I ...
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Propane water heater won't stay lit
My water heater is 3 years old and a I've never had an issue with it until recently. It just won't stay lit. It goes out within seconds.
I replaced the thermocouple and did the soapy water test to ...
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Easiest way to connect hose on hot water
I have an inflatable hot tub but also a heat pump water heater which is extremely efficient to heat water. As such, I’d like to fill the hot tub with pre-heated water instead of relying on its highly ...
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Hot Water Coming Through the Inactive Cold Water Line?
After teeing the cold water line under my sink and connecting a hose, I shut off the cold water.
When I turn the sink on the coldest water setting, no water comes through the hose.
And when I turn ...
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Hot water heater gurgles when cold water is used (e.g., with toilet)
Scenario: my 9yo natural gas 40gal Whirlpool hot water heater has been "draining" (i.e., being used) for 5+ minutes from someone taking a hot shower or washing dishes with hot water. If ...
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My hot water heater uses about a 10th of a gallon an hour, no visible leaks , and when I turn the valves off to the hot water heater , the meter stops
My hot water heater seams to use water Aqua came out said my meters ok. My meter shows about a 10th of a gallon use per hour. When I turn the valves off to the hot water heater this meter progression ...
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On Demand electric water heater on a well, works intermittently. What are ideas for consistent hot water?
On Demand electric water heater on a well, works intermittently. Replaced 3 X over 12 years, the problem persists and I'm sick of it.
My gut says it's about water pressure/flow, because sometimes you ...
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Leaking hot water tank connections
I modified the outlets on a solar hot water tank, and now it leaks.
The leak occurs between the brass fitting on the bottom (Edwards hot water) and the short pipe below. I don’t know what sort of ...
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Compact Hot water tank - can cold water go on the to and hot water come out the side connections
I am installing a space saver 6.5 tank
Is it ok to connect the cold to the top connection and use the side connection for the hot water out
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Can I connect two tee fittings to under kitchen sink water supply?
We are buying a house and want to do 2 minor upgrades to whichever home we purchase for sure: we have a countertop ice maker that can be connected to a water supply so you don’t have to manually ...
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Replacing leaking valve where the only upstream source is at the hot water tank itself
We're doing a kitchen demo and changing where the dishwasher is going to be, so Step 1 is to disconnect the dishwasher (3 connections: electrical, drain and water supply).
I have already taken care of ...
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Heat and hot water only gets warm on second floor
My heat and hot water only gets warm on the second floor. When I turn on my faucet and shower the water gets hot for a second then goes to warm also when I turn my heat on it takes a really long time ...
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Is this temperature and pressure release piping up to code?
I just finished installing this Rennai natural gas tankless heater yesterday, and it's working well.
My only question is I'm wondering that if I ever get it inspected, will this T&P release piping ...
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Does it matter which way the handle of a single lever faucet is facing when off?
I have a single lever, GIAGNI brand "industrial" style faucet where the handle pulls outward to run the water, then forward and backwards (while in the outward/open position) for hot and ...
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Pump for hot water heater making noise
The city shut off water for a couple hours overnight without notice. When I tried the faucet in the morning it ran dry. I also noticed that a pump in front of my hot water heater started making noise, ...
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Non-anti scald shower valve?
We have two showers in our house that have the single handle valves. The anti scald devices are turned all the way to hot, but the showers just don't get above about 100 degrees. All the sink fixtures ...
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Is Crossover Hot Water Recirculation a Good Choice for Branch-Type Piping Configuration
Is crossover hot water recirculation a good choice for branch-type piping configuration?
I am considering replacing my aging hot water heater with a tankless. Several products offer a recirculation ...
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Why does boiler need minimal demand before heating water?
If I turn my kitchen tap on hot to a gentle stream, the boiler doesn't turn on to heat the water at all. It will stay cold forever. It's only when I unleash a jet wash torrent of gushing water out of ...
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What features or terminology do I need to look for in selecting a suitable climate control solution
Background:
We have a heat pump driven central heating system with four zones. Currently, the system operates as follows:
The heatpump heats a deposit of water
Water pumps, 4 in total, connected to ...
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Can a water heater that's been stored for several years be put back into service? [closed]
We have a 30 gal water heater in our garage. The unit was turned off three+ years ago but the water was left inside.
Can mold, etc. grow inside it?
Do we need to replace it before using it again?
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Is it a good idea to place an electric boiler on the warm water line?
I have a condensing gas boiler (tank-less) at one end of my house. I have a bathroom at the the other end of my house, at a higher level.
In the morning if I open the hot water tap it takes about 15L (...
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check valve in hot water loop held open by salts or crytals
I have a pressurised (UK spelling) hot water loop which back-flows at night, cooling the tank and costing me money. Years ago I fitted a check valve to check the night-flow opposite to the circulation ...
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Hot kitchen water tap seizing up if run too much
The hot kitchen tap is being a nightmare to me.
It runs OK at low flow, however as flow is increased, it starts making noise, high pitched squeal, followed by shaking and then water stops flowing ...
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Can I use a tank water heater as a tank?
It seems to me that insulated water storage tanks are much more expensive than tank water heaters.
Are there reasons I shouldn't just use a tank water heater (element turned off) as a storage tank?
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Should expansion tank be installed before or after water softener?
I'm installing a water softener and expansion tank similar to the picture below. Does the expansion tank get installed before the water softener, or immediately before the HWT?
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What does it mean when my water heater gas valve seems to need too much current to operate?
My hot water heater stopped working, after testing the pilot light, thermopile, thermoswitch, pilot valve and main burner valve—all which are working well—I came to the conclusion that the board was ...
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Can you leave hot & cold water mixer open and control the flow using a valve after the mixer?
I am planning to improve my bathroom by installing a bidet. I do not like the idea of cold water and I am planning to add a mixer to constantly get lukewarm water.
Proposed plumbing scheme:
Insert a ...
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How can I preheat water using indoor air prior to entering a hot water on demand unit?
I have a 50 gallon hot water tank that is heated by natural gas. I've been thinking of changing over to an on-demand hot water system. Here's the problem. I live in Montana. It's winter. And I just ...
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Do I need to turn off gas water heater if draining pipes?
In Texas and had burst pipes in Feb 2021 so I'm a little spooked ahead of this weather and just planning to shut off water at main and drain pipes to be safe.
Have read a few different things on what ...
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3 connection low pressure faucet with regular hot water tank
After purchasing a replacement all in one sink and new faucet to replace my laundry room sink, I had a look underneath and was surprised to see that there are 3 water connections to the faucet. This ...
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Just replaced my whole house water filtration system/, now I have NO hot water in shower or my kitchen sink, but DO have hot water in bathroom sink
I recently replaced my electric hot water heater.All faucets and shower had been working perfectly until yesterday when I replaced my whole house water filtration system, and immediately after that ...
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Adding an additional stop valve to existing supply stop valve
I need to replace some parts on my dishwasher that will require me to turn off its hot water supply for at least a few hours, maybe a day or two. There's an existing supply stop valve (see picture ...
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Why don't I get hot water from my heater?
The only time I get hot water from my new Ariston 30L overhead water heater is when turn it off from the main, then my Ariston will start heating up. Otherwise it's lukewarm at best.
Can anyone help ...
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water tank drains water?
The house came with this hot water tank. As you can see there is a white vertical pipe. I noticed it drips a water right on the floor.
Also, as you may notice, the tank has signs of corrosion at the ...
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Water heater ignite knob turned to off, did not shut off gas line to water heater. Is this going to cause gas to leak into the house?
My exhaust vent came out of place on the top of my water heater and was venting fumes into the house. In a panic, I shut off the water heater knob to “OFF”. I had to leave town for a family emergency, ...
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How to pre-heat hot water tank inlet?
I'm looking for a cheap and easy way to extend the amount of hot water available for showers in my house.
I've got a 40 gallon water heater, installed about 1 year ago, and I wish I'd purchased the 50 ...
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How to maximize hot water production given my electrical panel limits on available amperage?
I'm in a constrained situation where I need as much hot water as I can get, in the smallest possible package, and drawing at most around ~20 amps. The best solution I've found is to use a SunAmp water ...
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Adjusting thermostatic cartridge in my shower to maximum only has hot water for a few seconds
Recently our thermostatic shower has just been putting out luke-warm water, even when turned on to max. I've increased the combi-boiler water temperature but that doesn't make a different.
I took off ...
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Does/can a modern indirect tanked hot water system draw heat on-demand to keep itself full of hot water?
In my previous experience with old tanked systems they simply ran on a timer so if you used all the hot water you had to manually boost it to get some more.
Using modern boilers and unvented hot water ...
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3x 100 gallon propane tank on 3 family building
I'm a new owner of a 3 family apartment building with 3 100 gallon propane tanks for heating and hot water for each unit. All 3 units have Navien tankless hot water heaters. I'm thinking about getting ...
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Pipes sing/whistle after using hot water
I've lived in my house for 3 years. Within the last year any time I use hot water (washing dishes, laundry, showering, etc) The pipes in between the kitchen and bathroom whistle loudly for several ...
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Combining a thermosiphon sanitary water solar heater with fan coils radiators
I am looking to heat my home as currently I have no system to heat the house.
I have a 300L (65 gallon) thermosiphon water solar heater that heats sanitary water.
My house is built on a platform so it ...
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Can I prevent my bathroom mirror from fogging up?
My bathroom is not very large, and especially during winter, the mirror tends to fog up after the shower has been in use. Is there something I can do to avoid the mirror fogging up? I seem to vaguely ...
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Could a damaged zone valve cause hot water to be always on?
I have a gas boiler (Ferroli OPTIMAX HE PLUS 25S) which has separate hot water and central heating control, connected to a timer (programmer - Sauter R27-HW).
The problem is, the water is always ...
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How to figure out why my receptacle is reading 355 in bathroom and my ac quit working [closed]
I'm trying to figure out why I'm having electrical problems - hot water heater bursting in flames, switch a light in closet on and it starts to smoke, popping breakers on certain receptacles, and AC ...
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Can I build a water storage with pressure that warms the water before reaching my boiler?
I currently have a water boiler where the inlet water is about 6C (43F) while in my country the average temperature is 15C.
I want to use the outdoor temperature just warm the water instead of heating ...
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