Which size wire and breaker do I need for an electric water heater? The wire and breaker size depend on which heating elements are in your water heater. Find the watt rating for the elements. This rating is usually on a tag on the side of the water heater. It is also printed on the…
How Do I Determine Which Element I Need for My Electric Water Heater? If you run out of hot water faster than you used to, have only lukewarm water or no hot water at all, it is possible that one of the elements needs to be replaced. How to accurately diagnose a faulty element is a…
You just had city water installed, and now your hot water tank is leaking out of the relief valve! The following information will provide steps to help you solve the problem. The first rule to remember is that as water is heated, it will expand. Before getting city water you likely had a pump and cold water…
Save money on energy bills and extend the life of your hot water tank with these tips and tricks! The first thing you can do to save on energy bills is to insulate your hot water tank. Insulation is easy to add and increases the thermal capacity of the tank, preventing heat loss. Fully emptying…
The other day, my son asked about swapping out his current hot water system to an electric hot water tank. He currently has what is called an indirect hot water heater that uses a zone off his oil fired boiler to make hot water. (See diagram) There were a number of reasons why he considered…
Winter is here and the fluctuations of temperature and precipitation have arrived to make everything a little more complicated. Here are 9 tips for keeping your energy bills down, preventing costly maintenance and preparing for the worst. Let us know your tips in the comments! #1: Make a plan for secondary heating Start with the…
Below are some of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) by our customers What does WOG and/or WSP mean? They are stamped on water valves. WOG stands for Water, Oil or Gas, which means the valve can be used for those applications. WSP means Working Steam Pressure. What does WTF mean? Water Testing Facility? Can…
