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 Inspect anode each 2-5 years Anode rod prevents tank from rusting Buy: Anode rods at Amazon Resources: Replace anode rod How to maintain water heater |
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 Pressure gauge/ attach to water heater drain valve Pressure over 80 psi can damage water heater and household plumbing Buy: Water pressure gauge Temperature-pressure gauge Resources: Identify water heater valves Troubleshoot water pressure |
 Prevent flood Automatic water shut off valve Buy: Water detectors at Amazon Automatic water heater leak shut off at Amazon Resources: Leaking water heater/ steps |
 Pressure reducing valve Pressure over 80 psi can damage water heater and household plumbing Buy: Pressure reducing valve Resources: Identify water heater valves Troubleshoot water pressure |
 Sharkbite pressure gauge Buy: Sharkbite pressure gauge Resources: Water heater valves |
 Water heater circulation system Buy: Grundfos at Amazon Resources: How to install recirculation system |
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 Electric water heater thermostats Thermostats stick, melt and come out of calibration... replace thermostat Symptoms: Cold water, uneven temperatures, reset tripping, TP releasing water Buy: Water heater thermostats at Amazon Resources: How to replace electric water heater thermostat Add another thermostat to water heater How to wire thermostats Marathon water heater thermostats Two water heaters Troubleshoot electric water heater |
  Gas water heater thermostats If tank is overheating or not heating correctly, replace thermostat Symptoms: Cold water, uneven temperatures, TP releasing water Buy: Gas water heater thermostats at Amazon Resources: How to replace gas water heater thermostat Add another thermostat to water heater Troubleshoot gas water heater |
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Pacific Gas Water Heater
Timer Features: Fits any gas control valve on atmospheric vented water heater Can be used with any plug-in home automation module for zwave, Insteon, wifi, -or- any plug-in analog or programmable timer. |
Bradford White setback controller
Features: Available on some Bradford White commercial water heaters 7-day programmable timer 2-on-off per week/ |
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water heater timer at American Pacific Enter coupon code: GENO Buy: Gas water heater timer at Amazon Resource Photos of timer installation and resources |
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>Batch solar water heater uses no
electricity Set 2 gallons water in the sun Set up a tank exposed to sun Build a breadbox heater Resource Batch solar water heater |
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Closed loop system recirculates
solar-heated water Consumes various amounts of electricity depending on conditions, location etc. This type system does extremely well in naturally warm environments such as Hawaii. Resource Ask questions before buying closed loop |
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Do it yourself PV solar panel This is best option for lowering electric bill and supplying hot water Resources Convert AC water heater to DC/ high voltage Convert AC water heater to DC/ low voltage |
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