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NO! This is a FIRE HAZARD. Manufacturers of all water heaters always install insulation around the tank then cover it with the sheet metal jacket. I have seen many times where a person has insulated a gas water heater and the flames from the burner chamber escaped from the cover and ignited the plastic on the insulation blanket.
Source: Me, a Master Plumber.
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Are tankless water heaters electric or do you need to get propane?
Propane or natural gas.
Where can one find gas water heaters?
I am looking for plumbing solutions. Where can I find gas water heaters to help with this?
How do you insulate a water heater?
Gas water heaters are internally insulated, and need air flow to burn the gas off safely and correctly. There is no need to insulate them, in fact it would be very wrong to do so. Simply put pipe insulation on the exposed copper. Home depot has it in the plumbing section. Electric water heaters are different, and you can insulate them with a fitted sleeve sold at plumbing part shops, or most large hardware stores. be sure to insulate the copper as well.
Does Rheem manufacture both gas and electric water heaters?
"Rheem does manufacture both gas and electric water heaters. Rheem currently offers 18 different varieties of gas water heaters and 9 different varieties of electric water heaters. Both types of Rheem water heaters are known for their rigorous standards, reliability, and efficiency."
What are the best environemntally fiendly gas water heaters?
Rheem provide a series of high efficiency gas water heaters. Several different companies also provide tank-less water heaters, which are very efficient, as well as solar water heaters.
Gas fired water heaters in garages must be a.18 inches above the garage slab or b. insulated c. 18 inches below grade d. tested weekly so that gasoline vapors are not ignited?
by California code gas fired water heaters must be 18inches off the garage floor & must have earthquake straps
Are gas water heaters better than electric?
Gas water heaters are better than electric water heaters. Although they are not exactly or completely environmentally healthy, they do save you a lot more money and heat up much better.
What are the advantages of electric heaters over gas heaters?
One of the advantages of electric heaters over gas heaters is convenience. All homes are equipped with electricity, but not all homes have gas. But there are a variety of types of heaters, such as space heaters, hot water heaters, or furnaces. With electric heaters, there is no risk of becoming overcome with fumes.
Do gas water heaters need to be on a pedestal?
No, they don't. Those that need air entry underneath come with short legs fitted.
What has the author PF Edwards written?
P.F Edwards has written: 'Direct vent water heater test' -- subject(s): Gas Water heaters, Testing, Water heaters, Gas
Which brand has the most efficient gas water heaters?
I have no experience in this, however A. O Smith claims that there brand of gas water heaters are the most efficient. They also offer a hybrid water heater.
Can you have a ventless gas water heater?
Absolutely NOTYES, these exist. They are called ventless gas water heaters.
