What's Inside An Electric Water Heater? - Plumbing Basics - The Expert Plumber
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- What's Inside An Electric Water Heater? - Plumbing Basics - The Expert Plumber - Water Heaters 101
Have you considered switching from a gas water heater to an electric water heater? Are you worried about how the difference between electric water heaters and gas water heaters might affect your house?
Today we're taking a look inside of an electric water heater to show you what's inside and how electric water heaters work. These electric water heaters are designed very well have a few parts (some simple, some intricate) that make them work the way they do.
We'll cover some of the highlights of this specific model as well of some of the key features that make electric water heaters so unique.
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Great video 👍🏻 but I have a problem ? I don’t get real hot water when I turn on the Hot water faucet. It’s warm only ? When I Flush the Commode I get HOT water ??? Can you help me ? (Ream water heater 50 - gallon ? New ).
Thank you, now I know for sure my bottom heating element is bad.
The sacrificial anode has a lower electrolysis voltage than the other metal in your system. The erosion due to electrolysis comes out of the sacrificial anode and not the metal in your plumbing or tank. It does not fill in anything.
Install a Corro-Protec powered anode rod and it's good for 20 years. It eliminates the sulfuric stink that is caused by the magnesium anode rods. If you have a water softener as well, you might easily get 20 to 30 years life out of your water heater. IF you change your regular anode rod out regularly, and flush the calcium out often if you don't have a water softener, you could also extend dramatically you water heater life. But the Corro-Protec anode rod eliminates the PIA of changing out the anode rod every few years. And really you need to pull and inspect the standard anode rod EVERY year so you know when to replace it. Now, if you do want to stick with regular anode rods (why?!) get an impact wrench and make life easier!
This is exactly what I was looking for...an explanation of how this heater works. I have the same model. Thank you.
Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you for calling this unit a "water heater" and not a "hot water heater"!!!!! We all know that is the correct term since hot water does not need to be heated. Nice video as well.
Excellent video of explaining the inside of a water heater and how it works, I have a Question I have Ruud electric water heater 40 gallon, I'm replacing the elements and when I looked inside after removing the top element I see what looks like a wire running parallel top to bottom. It's close to the anode rod. What is that?
Excellent.
Thanks for the high quality video. In a future video, would you consider discussing solar heating set-ups? Thanks very much!
@Jake Losh I have done solar water heaters in the past but I haven't done anything in solar heating. What type systems are you talking about?
@@RogerWakefield Thanks very much for your reply! Apologies, I'm coming at it from a homeowner perspective, so I may not explain well, but the kind of system I'm thinking of involves a connection between some kind of array on a roof that connects to the hot water heater. I'm interested to know how these kinds of systems work, whether they're worth installing, and any risks involved.
great video informative about anatomy of water heaters great
Great information and explanation
What’s your thoughts on using the Turbo Tank Cleaner attachment?
Has something changed in regards the pressure relief valve, in that it's now recommended to open them regularly to test them? Years ago the instructions from the water heater companies were to never open that valve because it weakens the spring and can cause the valve to leak prematurely.
I guess I need to research this to see if things have indeed changed.
Knew nothing about heated water tanks so thank you very much for this video. My electric water tank has been working for over 36 years and I didn't even know it needed maintenance. It had a 10 year guarantee by brand name SITAM. Never replaced anode and never flushed. Don't even know how. All I did was remove the thermostat-switch inside and clean it's contacts as it wasn't switching on. I did this twice during periods of time when it was necessary. It is now leaking slightly from 5 tiny holes at the bottom. They seem to be breather holes but don't really know. Don't know what to do should I keep using it or get it replaced or what. I took some photos of the thermostat-switch to remember how it was should I forget (if that is it's proper name). Any suggestions are welcome as to what I should do after all these years...
Great vid👍
How do you safely set water temperature when changing the thermostats? Can you do a video on that?
thank you !!!!
You're welcome!
i try change the alument upper but its brock in side the tank you think its problem please let me know thank you
Can a roof water tank work on the same principal as that of a water heater, that is without an overflow valve?
@1:34 The longer heating element does not help heat the water faster...that is entirely dependent upon the number of Watts you are putting in. The longer element reduces the Watt density, which keep the heat spread over a bigger area and that keeps the element from scaling so badly.
And be nice if you could have gone through the electrical connection like from the water heater to the box which wires are you running and why are there only two wires in the 220 outlet just a little more information please
Can You Do A Full Tank Demo And How It Looks With A Full Tank Of Water. I Always Think When Full Tank How Does It Shut Off
Great video. What if you replace the thermostats and elements and the water heater still does not perform? I get a voltage of 232 across the top element, but the water temperature at the sink a few feet away never gets above 87°.
What might cause this? 7 year old water heater.
Inspect the heating elements for damage or corrosion
What prevents the water from being electrified?
Tank is supposed to be grounded.
My hot water system when I turned the hot water tap it’s rusty I don’t know how I fix this problem can you help me please
What happens if cold water feed is hooked up the wrong side of tank??
Please answer the question
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You'll still have water flow but it will not work efficiently. The cold water will come in at the top and the hot water will have to flow down to the bottom to get in to the dip tube.
my new water heater leaking from the bottom when the re circulation pump is on > not from the drain valve ? any tip will be hopeful
Maybe a bad connection. ?
I have a Whirlpool electric heater. No hot water. Have replaced both heating elements and both thermostats, still no hot water. What else could it be. It's getting electric to it . Could it be the Anode rod ? How long is it, I only have 33 inches from top of heater to the ceiling. Thanks
Anode rod doesn't have anything to do with heating.
Check to make sure all wiring connections are good and thermostats are set to the right temperature and the breaker is good.
Some also have a hidden reset button you might need to find and press.
does the node rode that pulls up the hot water from inside tank to outside pipe?
Only in a Bradford White. They incorporate the anode rod in to the hot water outlet. Other brands of water heaters have a separate, stand alone anode rod that is not incorporated in to the hot water outlet nipple.
@@mguerramdI have an ao smith with the hot water anode.😊
@@chris76-01 Interesting. I was unaware of that.
So electric water heaters have anode rods?
I replaced the elements but i swear i didnt saw any other component.
Sometimes the anode rod is built in to the hot water outlet pipe.
Is a leaking hot water tin repairable?
If by tin you mean the tank no it isn't.
Maybe, but not recommended 😂 better to just get a new one.
just wondering ............... why are there 2 elements (upper & lower) and 2 thermostats
So the tank is evenly heated up, top and bottom.
I feel like you have lost a few screws before
Are we going to just ignore the fact that he totally cut his knuckle?😅
Did you see that? 👀
How do the nipples function as dialectic nipples? Aren't they just galvanized nipples?
They have a plastic liner inside.
What a Silly Head, you ask me what is in a water heater, well I would answer "Water"
I love these videos that tell you this or that but then when you have a question about their video, CRICKETS...
question? not sure if its code but can you run your hot water return pump return line be plugged into the drain port... can they do that? is that code??
Can you do it, yes. Code, no😂