How does hot and cold water plumbing work? Your cold water supply is immediately ready for you, but the hot water has to go through the water heater first. One pipe carries the cold water to a water heater. From … Continue reading →

An average 40-gallon electric water heater requires 12 gauges of wire. You cannot use a 6 gauge or 10 gauge wire in that case. The current will overflow and the wire will start melting. What size breaker do I need … Continue reading →

When venting a gas water heater to a chimney, be aware that holes in the chimney can prevent a good draw on the water heater, causing downdrafts and presenting the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. To avert this problem, you … Continue reading →

You cannot use a regular – non vent motor – water heater with the vent motor or the exhaust piping. You would have to properly vent the standard heater. It will have a much higher exhaust temp. Can I use … Continue reading →

Other possible clues of a carbon monoxide leak include: black, sooty marks on the front covers of gas fires. sooty or yellow/brown stains on or around boilers, stoves or fires. smoke building up in rooms because of a faulty flue. … Continue reading →

Indoor tankless water heaters draw in outside air. Tankless water heaters are vented in two ways: direct vent and power vent. Direct-vent units pull in air from outside the home or building and have two vents, one for intake and … Continue reading →

CARULITE® 300 catalysts are used to effectively destroy carbon monoxide in compressed breathing air, respirators, escape masks, and in cryogenic gas purification.Ambient temperature destruction of carbon monoxide coupled with long catalyst lifetime provides a cost-effective solution to the removal of … Continue reading →

Yes, a water heater can be installed outside in certain instances. Electric and gas tank-style water heaters are not designed to be installed outside without shelter.Electric tankless water heaters can also be installed outside with some sheltering recommended to protect … Continue reading →

If your water heater is more than 10 years old, leaks around the base of the tank or if it works erratically, it’s probably time for a replacement. You may also choose to upgrade to a more efficient model to … Continue reading →

One of the things to consider when planning a water heater installation project is the installation cost. The cost of installing a 40-50-gallon water heater with a tank ranges from $400 to $900. The installation cost for a tankless water … Continue reading →

The chlorine in the water inside PEX pipes speed-up the brittle oxidative failure of cross-linked polyethylene. This failure leads to sudden leakage and sometimes even bursting of the pipes.Now, the chlorine degrades the antioxidants first but eventually ends up reaching … Continue reading →

There is a reconnection/disconnection fee on my bill – what does this mean? For Electricity: Service Type Excl VAT Inc VAT Reconnection Fee ˆ70.00 ˆ79.45 Disconnection Fee ˆ70.00 ˆ79.45 Installation of Night Storage Heating Meter ˆ167.00 ˆ189.55 Special Read Request … Continue reading →

Locate the main circuit breaker in the house. This may or may not be near the breaker box. In older houses there often is a lever housed in a red box that shuts the electricity off in the house before … Continue reading →

Applications of IoT in Smart Homes Lighting. Today, home lighting can automatically adjust to personal needs. Bathrooms. IoT technologies in the bathroom can make your home routine more entertaining and convenient. Gardens. Kitchen. Security Systems. Safety Sensors. Temperature Control. Doors. … Continue reading →

Smart city applications are developed to manage urban flows and allow for real-time responses. A smart city may therefore be more prepared to respond to challenges than one with a simple “transactional” relationship with its citizens. What are applications of … Continue reading →