My water heater is old & 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
1896036
I don't recall a magnet, there is a weight that goes on the other end of the hose that does a fine job of holding the spray head in place. I've been very happy with the faucet.
1857792
Really don't see a need to try and remove the magnet. Looks fixed. A good fast stream of water will clean the bottom of the tool real well.
1421994
The best solution for that would be an in line pipe filtration system with a water softener for the line that goes to the hot water heater.
1543342
If it had a good flow when you purchased the unit it is most likely mineral build up. They are similar to a water heater in that heated water sets in a tank and the minerals form in the tank. You can lift the tank off of it's bracket and feel if there is mineral buildup. These tanks are quite light when installed. The mineral build up breaks loose and gets in the line and faucet clogging/slowing flow. A plumber most likely could no repair for the price of a new unit. If you replace with same type unit labor would be minimized if tank can use old bracket and faucet should easily fit old hole - all lines should attach similarly. If it had a good flow when you purchased the unit it is most likely mineral build up. They are similar to a water heater in that heated water sets in a tank and the minerals form in the tank. You can lift the tank off of it's bracket and feel if there is mineral buildup. These tanks are quite light when installed. The mineral build up breaks loose and gets in the line and faucet clogging/slowing flow. A plumber most likely could no repair for the price of a new unit. If you replace with same type unit labor would be minimized if tank can use old bracket and faucet should easily fit old hole... » Read More If it had a good flow when you purchased the unit it is most likely mineral build up. They are similar to a water heater in that heated water sets in a tank and the minerals form in the tank. You can lift the tank off of it's bracket and feel if there is mineral buildup. These tanks are quite light when installed. The mineral build up breaks loose and gets in the line and faucet clogging/slowing flow. A plumber most likely could no repair for the price of a new unit. If you replace with same type unit labor would be minimized if tank can use old bracket and faucet should easily fit old hole - all lines should attach similarly. « Show Less
1266203
No. just drain a little from the tank so when you disconnect the hot water line you won't have some water spill out.
1896031
I don't recall a magnet, there is a weight that goes on the other end of the hose that does a fine job of holding the spray head in place.I've been very happy with the faucet.
879244
Assuming you are trying to reduce the heat loss from the water heater, this would not be a good choice. This product works well as a reflector of heat from a radiator, but has limited value as an insulator. There are products made specifically to slow the heat loss from hot water heaters. For help see http://energy.gov/energysaver/projects/savings-project-insulate-your-water-heater-tank
332536
3/8" copper line would probably be sufficient for the two panel heater. Personally, I would run Black Iron Pipe instead.
668181
It should be installed at the furthest distance from the water heater so all locations have hot water each time the system is run. This was per the instructions. It is also how the system was originally installed in my house when it was built.
569277
Its on the front of the water heater (warm hot very hot)and so on.. just turn it to the right clockwise..hot is good for me..
2021466
Yes! Make sure you use the appropriate water filter before the water enters the heater.Many good water filters are sold right here on Amazon.
1047147
If both fittings are on the top, and the feed in line goes to the bottom internally, and the output pipe is at the top, it will never empty, and the element should be safe. Any bubbles will be first to leave, with the hot water that rises to the top of the tank.
1638590
Yes. As long as you have a return line running back to your water heater. You do not need a separate return line at every faucet. You need one return line. Follow your hot water pipe to the end (last branch takeoff), cut in a tee and run pex or copper. At the bottom of your tank style water heater there is a small, usually plastic valve. Remove that valve and screw in a 3/4" brass or stainless pipe nipple. Then install a tee inline with side outlet looking up and in the end of the tee put a brass drain valve to replace the crappy plastic one if applicable. The side connection on the tee you installed is where you will connect your return line you just ran. I did not notice if this pump had a built in check valve but if not you may want one to prevent water from flowing through both the hot water main and the hot water return to the faucet nearest the end. Water will follow the path of least resistance so the last branch on the main usually ends up being similar in distance to the water heater from either line. As a result water can back feed up the return line and will bring the cold water entering the tank with it. This is especially true when a second source of hot water is being used at the same time hence the need for a check valve.
287212
It's basically just a magnet that is supposed to bind to the metals in the minerals in the water. It has no effect in my particular situation but might work if there was a higher mineral content in the local water supply.
1880848
That's a lot of water...not sure, it might burn out the element before the water got hot, but probably would keep it from freezing. Maybe having 2-3 would work. Would a hot water heater work better for your needs? Sorry
584140
Yes. It needs to drain into your sump drain. It should be near your water heater.