Installation
If a water heater is installed in a location where water leakage from the tank will cause damage, the tank shall be installed with this.
What is a pan?
In occupancies where plumbing fixtures are installed for private use, this shall be required for bathing, washing, laundry, cooking purposes, dishwashing, or maintenance.
What is hot water?
A steel core wire with magnesium, aluminum, or zinc around it exists to protect the metal lining inside of your water heater tank to prevent explosion or corrosion over time.
What is an anode rod?
Use your multi-meter to check on two of these parts of the water heater.
What are
Elements
Power (Volts)
AMPs
OHMs
Recommend this item to everyone that has a gas water heater.
What is a carbon monoxide detector?
The paper given by the government approving the replacement of a water heater by a licensed plumbing company.
What is a permit?
According to the EPA, a domestic water heater shall not have a greater temperature than this.
What is 120oF?
The three materials that water heater pans may be constructed of (you must name all 3 for points).
What is:
Galvanized steel
Aluminum
Plastic
Recommend this replacement on all gas water heater repairs to prevent callbacks.
What is thermocouple replacement?
The unit must be equipped with this AGA approved item.
What is a ball-type gas valve?
A water heater that is 20+ years old will also need this upgraded.
What is electrical?
The drain inlet shall be not less than ____________ nominal iron pipe size and the outlet shall be provided with male garden hose threads.
What is 3/4 inch?
A minimum of three pieces of information you can obtain from the water heater sticker.
What is
Serial Number
Volts
Manufacturer Date
Model
Capacity
If this is damaged and is not repaired it can allow harmful gasses to enter the home.
What is venting?
Two types of pilot lights.
What are manual and built-in ignition switch?
When you are installing a water heater this is the most important safety device to install.
What is a T & P Valve (temperature and a pressure) relief valve?
A level working space not less than ___________ in length and _____________ in width shall be provided in front of the control side to service an appliance.
What are 30 inches and 30 inches?
A 3-year-old water heater is leaking at the base and has a lot of breakdown and corrosion.
What is recommend a warranty through the manufacturer and a water filtration system?
Never assume a clients financial buying power. Always offer ______________ and ________________.
What are Repair and Replacement?
The standing pilot and burner of a gas-fired water heater must be elevated to this height off the ground if it is located in a garage or storage shed where the potential for storage of flammables exists.
What is 18-inches?
Before completing a water heater installation you should do this.
What is checking all water and gas lines for leaks?
To prevent siphoning of any storage water heater or tank this shall be provided.
What is a "dip" tube with a hole at the top or a vacuum relief valve?
The SI derived unit is used to measure the electrical resistance of a material or an electrical device.
What is an OHM?
A 7-year-old water heater has stopped functioning. They have had their annual water heater flush every year. The elements are bad but the water heater is in good condition. Good, Better, Best.
Good: Element and thermostat replacement.
Better: Unit replacement with a similar unit, a tank booster, and a smart valve.
Best: Replace the unit with a tankless, or hybrid style heater a tank booster, and a smart valve.
Bonus: Water Filtration.
Properly vented air systems will have these four things. Name a minimum of two.
What is
Proper clearances to combustibles maintained.
Proper sizing venting achieved.
Check for approved vent cap at vent termination.
Minimum of three (3) screws per vent pipe connection including connection a draft diverter is required on single wall pipe. Install a lock screw on every connection for double wall vent pipe.