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If I am to redesign the burner mechanism for water heater, I would create a second window on the side for visibility, and maybe raise the tank and burner by one foot so user’s face is not in the dirt when dealing with lighting.
If I am to redesign the burner mechanism for water heater, I would create a second window on the side for visibility, and maybe raise the tank and burner by one foot so user’s face is not in the dirt when dealing with lighting.
Well, when you start designing boilers, er, water heaters, then you can make all these improvements. In the meantime, you either need to learn how to light the unit you already have or shell out for a plumber. BTW, water heaters can be installed on blocks or stands so that they are easier to light. It's done all the time.
Go tankless. Keeping a unit full of hot water when you're hardly there is a waste.
I do intend to do so, just as a back up. When I looked into it there are hundreds of options. Any recommendation for an 120 volt tankless that is enough for one person using shower? I was gonna buy a 1.5 gpm model but it says recommended for sink.
I do intend to do so, just as a back up. When I looked into it there are hundreds of options. Any recommendation for an 120 volt tankless that is enough for one person using shower? I was gonna buy a 1.5 gpm model but it says recommended for sink.
Rheem says 2gpm for a shower. The size heater you need depends on how cold the water is where the house is located. Here's a Rheem spec sheet for a variety of sizes of water heaters https://s3.amazonaws.com/WebPartners...A97A17873E.pdf
Note that a 120V unit is probably not going to be sufficient for your needs. A gas tankless would be better, and won't require a new 60 amp circuit.
Your current heater needs to be replaced before it fails completely. Either with a new gas tank heater or a new gas tankless.
...water heaters can be installed on blocks or stands so that they are easier to light.
But, that is not the reason for stands!
W/H's that are on stands are usually in garages- the reason for the stand is because "gasoline vapors" (which can be present in a garage- think cars, mowers, etc.) are heavier than air. With the W/H on a stand, the gasoline vapors can not reach the pilot light/burner of the W/H.
But, that is not the reason for stands!
W/H's that are on stands are usually in garages- the reason for the stand is because "gasoline vapors" (which can be present in a garage- think cars, mowers, etc.) are heavier than air. With the W/H on a stand, the gasoline vapors can not reach the pilot light/burner of the W/H.
Yup. Mine is in my garage, and about 3 feet off the floor.
Yup. Mine is in my garage, and about 3 feet off the floor.
The last remaining tank we have is on a platform but not in the garage. I do think it helps with keeping some debris out of the business bottom end of things regardless of where it's located.
I always found the advantage of having the Water Heater raised above the floor was ease in connecting a hose to the drain valve. Even an extra inch or so reduces the amount of bad language needed to get the hose hooked up.
I ended up ordering a tankless propane water heater, rated 4.8 gpm. It will come Wednesday.
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