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There is insulation between the outside and inside wall of a hot water tank. There is also an insulation product that you can get to wrap around the outside of the hot water tank as well. Kit is usually available at any Plumbing or hardware store. Only good for electrical HWT, as a gas tank has a flue and the insulation would be a waste on the outside of the gas tank
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∙ 16y agoIf it is an old hot water tank with little or no insulation, adding some can save you some money. It it important not to interfere with the pressure relief valve or any vents.
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∙ 13y agobecause they wold like to make there water warm before there house
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∙ 13y agobecause their stupid, they should always insulate their house first
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∙ 8y agoInsulation will increase it's ability to keep the water hot. However, all modern electric and gas water heaters are insulated inside the casing already.
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What is a hot water tank jacket?
It is a thermal jacket that fits over the tank to insulate it
Should supply line coming out of hot water tank have a drop down leg in it to keep the tank from losing heat out the pipes?
No this is not necessary. Install the pipes as per usual. You can insulate the hot water pipes up to two meters or up to two yards from the hot water outlet from the hot water tank to prevent this. No this is not necessary. Install the pipes as per usual. You can insulate the hot water pipes up to two meters or up to two yards from the hot water outlet from the hot water tank to prevent this.
Will Hot water tank freezing?
If the hot water tank is off it is possible. It is also possible for the cold water going to the hot water tank to freeze. Insulate all pipes that are exposed - or let them drip (this is more expensive!)
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.
Why should you insulate your house before your hot water tank?
so then you save more money and so you meet the requirements of the national building code.
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.
Can you shut off the inflow valve to hot water heater for a day without harming system if so should pressure valve be left open and limited usage of hot water?
If you have a leak on the hot water somewhere in the house and the water input into the tank is not running, the tank will lose it's water. And if it is an electric tank, the elements will burn out. Gas hot water tank should be no problem. Pressure valve does not have to be open.
What water pressure should be going into a hot water tank?
About 40-70 psi.
Why is water pipes wrapped in foam rubber?
Water pipes may be covered with foam rubber to stop condensation dripping from the surface of cold water pipes in warm and damp climates, and to insulate hot water pipes so the water in them does not cool while flowing from the hot water tank to the faucet,
What are brown bits in my hot water?
This could be rust particles from your hot water tank. This is not healthy and you should have a plumber check this out.
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.
How long should hot water from a 40 gallon tank last?
That depends on how much water is drawn from the tank and how often it is drawn.
