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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.
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Is it okay to insulate the top of a water heater?
yes it is fine to insulate the whole water heater from top to bottom and the first two meters of hot water outlet piping.
Should you insulate your water heater?
Yes, you should definitely insult it.
How can you get faster hot water from my faucet?
There are a number of ways to do that. 1. Raise the temperature of your water-heater. 2. Insulate your pipes. 3. Buy a bigger (or more efficient) water-heater. ?4. Live alone.?You combine any two of those things..and you'll definitely notice a difference.
Why should people instulate thir houses before they inslate their hot water tanks?
They should insulate their house before they insulate their hot water tanks because if the house might be cold they would want to turn on their heater and heat the house. If their heater is on with the water tank that would take up alot of energy.
What are the best ways to save energy this summer?
# Turn off unneeded lights # Unplug the extra fridge in the garage # Insulate your hot water heater
What is a sentence for the word insulate?
An insulator is a material that doesn't conduct heat or electricity. Here are some sentences.Cloth is a good insulator.You need to have an insulator to keep from getting electrocuted.We are studying an insulator in science class.
Explain why insulating a hot water tank reduces the energy you use?
Insulation keeps heat from escaping. So if you insulate a water heater, it holds heat better, and does not need to reheat the water as often.
What can be used to reduce heat loss from an immersion heater?
you could insulate around the immersion :)
Why should people insulate their houses before they insulate their water tanks?
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Saving Energy With an Electric Water Heater?
Set up insulation around the water heater to keep heat from being wasted, but only the sides. To make sure the water keeps its temp as it exits the heater, insulate the first 6 feet of pipe outside the heater and keep the temperature under 130 degrees. Adjust the temperature according to the seasons, and when you go on vacation, turn it off. Leaks degrade a water heater's effectiveness and are more likely in an old heater, so be sure to check for them. Getting low-flow showerheads, an energy-proficient dishwasher and washing machine will cut down on hot water usage.
Will water pipes freeze in an RV?
28 degrees above zero (Fahrenheit) for more than 4 hours will freeze your pipes, so insulate, insulate, insulate.
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