The installation of your hot water system, whether it’s an electrical system, gas heater, or a part of Hot Water Repairs Adelaide is intended to provide a consistent and reliable supply of hot water for your house. There are several small details that are often ignored when installing or replacing hot water systems, so here’s a compiled list of 4 popular blunders to avoid.
Installing a Hot Water System? – Don’t Make These 4 Mistakes:
- Purchasing an Insufficiently Sized Hot Water System
Many homeowners purchase water heaters that are just not the right size for their needs. A standard two-and-a-half shower bath requires 50 gallons of hot water; however, choosing the best-fit model for your needs would not only help you save money on the initial and ongoing costs, but it will also ensure that you are not left without hot water when you need it the most.
Purchasing an overly large device, on the other hand, wastes money, water, and time. As a result, you’ll need expert advice on the best hot water system for your needs. Water heaters have the highest operating costs, despite their ease of installation. Similarly, although solar water heaters are costly, gas hot water heaters are usually less expensive. However, they are only recommended as a continuous flow alternative and are only available in areas where natural gas is piped.
- Directly Soldering Fittings on Top Of The Water Heater
A common D-I-Y mistake when installing or replacing a water system is soldering the fittings too close to the tank. It is safe to unscrew the nipples and solder on the fittings separately away from the water heater to prevent the heat from melting the dip-tube or the plastic fittings and causing serious harm to the water heater.
- Incompatible Metal Pipes
Did you know that when installing a hot water system or replacing a hot water system, you must pay careful attention to the compatibility of two metal pipes? If your tank has brass or copper connections and your house’s pipes are copper, installing your water heater will be reasonably easy.
- T&P Overflow Valve
A T&P (temperature and pressure) valve is connected to most water heaters to release high heat or pressure inside the water heater. If this safety valve is not properly mounted, the water tank can burst or even spray bystanders with boiling hot water if it is not dejected down the pipe. On the other hand, professionals go above and beyond merely installing the T&P valve; they also add a threaded drain tube to the T&P valve outlet and route the tube to the floor to safely divert any hazardous discharge.
Summary
Suppose your home’s pipes are galvanised steel. In that case, a professional plumber will often use a dielectric union to prevent these two pipes from Hot Water Repairs Adelaide service from colliding and causing an electric and corrosive charge, which could damage the pipe cause leaks. Do you have any questions? Well, you can ask us any time through the comment box and wait for our quick replies.
