My water heater is old &amp; probably full of minerals. Would it be better to install the magnets on the line where the hot water exits the water heater?
460386
Yes, put one on the hot line where it leaves the tank and one on the cold line where it enters the house
332536
3/8" copper line would probably be sufficient for the two panel heater. Personally, I would run Black Iron Pipe instead.
584140
Yes. It needs to drain into your sump drain. It should be near your water heater.
60930
I think you would have to be pretty creative with the hot water line...maybe route it under the floor if possible, or through the walls. For a lot more money you could buy a seat with its own heater also. Consulting a plumber would be a good idea as well.
1818643
Either of them is OK, but a metal cup would probably get too hot. I would use either a styrofoam or ceramic cup. The danger of electrocution is about the same with metal or an insulating cup since if the heater fails it could electrify the water.
1590707
Try to determine this by following the hot water line that leads from the water heater. MyPlumbingStuff
2175888
I tried it out and a magnet stuck to the bottom section that sits directly on the burner and holds the water in. Hope this helps.
1962534
Not sure magnets would help except for the weighing down of the cloth as tubs aren't made with iron anymore. Try this: while the shower water is getting to a comfortable temp, let some splash on the inside wall of the tub; the cloth should stick to the wet side. You could also try turning on the bathroom exhaust fan which should help in keeping the air moving out instead of pushing in to the room.
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you would have to use a drop in heater - because it hangs, and is plastic, you can't use a metal heater (that a metal waterer would set on).
1464363
I would put in one on the incoming water main and one near the cold side of each water heater . The water heater is the thing that gets the worst lime build up and then your dish washer if you have one.
1011341
no. basically what this unit does is keep water from a more distant water heater warm, so that you do not need to wait as long. I think that it would be very poor for what you want.
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Sorry but this is not the set we bought. Don't know if this links will help you but it's worth a try. Here's the best deal (if the gauss readings are accurate)Main one for the house inlet:http://magneticwatertech.com/Medium-Size-Perfect-Mid-Size-w-Extra-Power-PER-SET-OF-2-M-10426.htmHere's the one for the water heater:http://magneticwatertech.com/Duplex-Model-Magnetic-Water-Softener-2X-Power-Great-For-Heaters-D-10546.htm
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I bought the medium/large and the small one. I put the large on the inlet water supply and the small after the water heater. They do help with the water spotting but did not eliminate it, but a softener did not work either. I have about 1200 sq. ft. So use the largest magnets you can afford.
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We have not heard that advice. I will say that our heater doesn't do the job of our previous one which we had for several years. We have had the current heater for six years and have never done anything with it since it was installed.
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There may be a few degree difference between heater and display. If so just clean off heater and node of algae or anything. Then replace. Make sure node has proper placement away from heater as well. Best to have heater vertical and in middle of tank as well.
948034
No magnet and it gets stuck when you try to pull it out if you push it in hard. The fitting on the hose came loose once and soaked everything under my sink.
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Not 100% sure but I had the same thing and assumed it was either the debris left over from the original rod exterior, which was completely rotted away, the only thing left was a thin copper rod, or sediment from the water itself that built up over the years. I suggest not only draining the water heater but also flushing it. Leaving the power removed from the water heater and a hose attached to the bottom of water heater running to a good drainage area, turn the water source back on and run it until all of that sediment is flushed from your water heater. Hope this helps