Getting The Most From Your Hot Water Heater
Prevent excessive water pressure to the system. Today most manufacturers will suggest no more then 800kpa of mains pressure be delivered to the system. There are some exceptions to this with Stiebel Eltron only permitting a maximum of 500kpa to some of their systems. The way in which this is achieved is using a pressure reduction valve. These can be fitted either directly before the cold water enters the hot water services or near the water meter for the property ensuring all fixtures are safeguarded from high water pressure.
Routine maintenance to pressure blow off valves. Mains pressure storage vessels will have two of these in South Australia. One is located on the cold inlet side of the service and the other is on the tank at the top near the hot water outlet. These need to released at regular intervals of the hot water services life to ensure they stay active to the manufacturers specifications and protect the vessel from exploding due to excessive pressures. It is a task which is often over looked but still a crucial task that needs attending.
Replacement of sacrificial anodes. Probably one of the most
neglected practices undertaken by property owners is the replacement of the
sacrificial anode. Adelaide is known for its hard water and therefore the
sacrificial anodes inside mains pressure tanks has a pretty tough life and
should be replaced every three to four years to maintain the manufacturers tank
warranty and prolong the life of the system after the warranty period has
finished. Some manufacturers are now using electronic anodes which therefore do
not need replacing, but majority of storage water heaters from Rheem and Dux
are still using magnesium anode inside their tanks.
Clean-up of areas around the water heater. Majority of water
heaters are installed down the side of a building or in a plant room which is
less trafficked and is out of sight and out of mind. But the downside to this
is shrubbery can become overgrown and affect the operation of the water heater
if it meets it. Another point to note in relation to vegetation is that small
creatures like to live in it and can make there way into a water heater as the
attraction of the warmth appeals. It is not unusual for us to receive a service
call for no hot water and find a fried gecko, spider or wasp stuck inside the
operating components of the water heater. Varying on where the offending
culprit has entered it can cause significant damage to the electronic
components of a water heater and end up costing large sums of money
Solar panel maintenance. As these items are installed on the
roof of buildings, they are susceptible to all kinds of dust, bird droppings
and general garden materials such as leaves and branches which can land on
them. It is important to keep the panels clean to ensure their ability to
maintain maximum effectiveness and help reduce energy bills.
Servicing. Businesses especially cannot afford to go deprived
of hot water and there are certain components which we know the general life
span of and should be replaced in order to avoid the loose-fitting of hot
water. For instance, the average life a heating element and thermostat is four
to five years, therefore by replacing these presently in the systems life it
helps avoid the loose of hot water in an unexpected time. Other parts such as
circulating pumps can be tested annually to monitor their output and then
programmed for either overhauling or replacement prior to failure.
Above are some of the more common tips and tasks we
undertake for our clients ensuring they get the most out of a new hot water service and avoiding an emergency plumbing call out when it is least practical
and far more expensive.
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