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Parts of Your Water Heater

Emergency Water Shut-off Valve

When your water heater starts leaking you want to be able to shut the water off fast. In the past, unreliable gate valves and compression valves were used. We always use quarter turn, lever handle, full flow, ball type, valves.

Pressure and Temperature Release Valve

Your water heater has a Pressure and temperature valve installed on the top or on the side. This valve is very important. It is designed to relieve the pressure in the water heater if the pressure exceeds 150 psi, or the temperature exceeds 210 degrees F. The discharge line from this pressure and temperature valve should be routed in a manner so that if it activates, the hot water discharged will not present a hazard, or cause damage to your house and furnishings. The line must be installed in a manner that it will drain dry.

Water Heater Stand

If your water heater is installed in a garage or storage room where flammables can also be stored, it must be installed on a stand as shown in the illustration at left. City codes require this type of installation.

Water Heater Drip Pan

Unfortunately most homeowners wait until there water heater starts to leak before they have it replaced. If your water heater is installed in the attic, on a second floor, or in a location where it will cause water damage when it starts to leak, it should be mounted in a drip pan as shown in the illustration at right.

Flood Stop

FloodStop is a point of use, leak detection and automatic water shut-off system designed for residential, condo and apartment dwellings. It automatically shuts off the water supply to the Water Heater and sounds an alarm, leaving all other household fixtures and appliances operational. Each kit includes one motorized ball valve with 3/4 " NPT threaded fittings, a control unit, a water/leak sensor and an AC power adapter.

Grundfos Comfort Series Recirculation Pump

Tired of waiting for hot water at your shower or sink? Feel guilty about wasting water while you wait? The Grundfos Comfort System brings savings and comfort to your life by giving you hot water in an instant from any source in your Dallas home. This efficient hot water recirculating system keeps water constantly hot—saving you water, money and precious time. In typical plumbing, water flows from the water heater through the pipes to the faucet. Once the faucet is shut off, the water remaining in the pipes cools—resulting in the familiar wait for hot water the next time the faucet is opened. Many gallons of water are wasted—and so is your time. The Grundfos Comfort System offers a simple and affordable solution by attaching a hot water recirculation pump to the water heater through the hot water pipe. The pump keeps the water in your pipes moving, giving you constant hot water—without the wait or the waste. With hot water in an instant you’ll enjoy more, and waste less.

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