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Understanding your Electric Hot Water System Parts in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay, Redlands and Sunshine Coast
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside your hot water heater? Understanding your hot water system can be a complex process due to the sheer amount of components working together to deliver your perfect temperature showers. Here we have our experts break down these parts into easy, bite-size pieces so you can make informed decisions about the health of your system. This guide will equip you with the knowledge you need to understand your hot water system parts.
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Common Electric Hot Water System Parts
Your hot system is a complex network of parts, which all work together to provide safe and comfortable hot water for your home or business. Understanding these parts can be tricky, especially in terms of how they work to provide your hot water. That’s where we our professional hot water plumbers come in. We’re here to help you understand your system through knowledge and expertise. Here we will talk you through the function of these parts, where you’ll find them, common issues and average lifespan.
- Hot water outlet
- Mains power isolation switch
- Temperature pressure relief valve
- Tempering valve
- Duo and pressure limiting valve
- Cold water expansion control valve
- Relief drain connection
- Cold water connection
- Mains power connection
- Concrete ripple slab
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Breaking Down Hot Water System Parts
What is it: The hot water outlet is the pipe where heated water exits the tank and travels to your taps and appliances.
Commonly found: This part is typically found at the top of the hot water tank.
Common issues: Corrosion and loose connections can cause leakages.
Average lifespan: 10-20yrs.
What is it: This is an electrical switch that is able to completely shut off the power to the hot water system, which is essential for safety during emergencies or maintenance.
Commonly found: You will typically find this isolation switch on the wall near the hot water system.
Common issues: Loose connections and switch failure may result in an inability to isolate power.
Average lifespan: 10-20yrs.
What is it: If the temperature or pressure exceeds safe limits, this essential safety device will automatically release water from the tank. This will protect your system from dangerous explosions.
Commonly found: The TPRV is located on the side of the tank and had a discharge pipe that leads outside.
Common issues: Leaking due to debris or corrosion, failure to open when needed.
Average lifespan: 5-10yrs.
What is it: Delivers a safe temperature to your taps and appliances by mixing hot water from the tank with cold water.
Commonly found: On pipework leading to the hot water outlet, near the tank.
Common issues: Leaks and blockages, failure to mix water properly which results in water thats too hot or too cold.
Average lifespan: 10-15yrs.
What is it: This is a combination valve that services two purposes:
- Limits the pressure within the hot water system to a safe level.
- Prevents back-flow of hot water into the cold water supply line.
Commonly found: This part is typically found installed on the cold water inlet pipe leading into the system.
Common issues: Valve failure which allows back-flow, failure to limit pressure which can lead to high pressure and parts damage.
Average lifespan: 10-15yrs.
What is it: Protects your system and your plumbing from damage caused by water expansion upon heating. It will allow a small amount of water to escape during expansion to ease pressure.
Commonly found: Installed on the cold water line near the tank.
Common issues: Leaking and failure to open, leading to excessive pressure.
Average lifespan: 5-10yrs.
What is it: This is where water discharged from by TPRV or expansion control valve will travel through. Allowing excess to be disposed to a safe place outside your home.
Commonly found: Connected to the TPRV and/or expansion control valve and it usually leads to a drain outside.
Common issues: Pipe blockages preventing proper drainage.
Average lifespan: Typically lasts the life of the system.
What is it: The pipe that supplies cold water to your hot water system.
Commonly found: Typically you’ll find this connected to the bottom of the hot water tank.
Common issues: Leaks and blockages prevent proper functioning.
Average lifespan: Typically lasts the life of the plumbing.
What is it: The electrical connection that supplies power to the heating elements within the hot water system.
Commonly found: Usually at the bottom of the tank, this part will be connected to the thermostat and heating elements.
Common issues: Loose connections and faulty wiring at common problems with this part.
Average lifespan: Typically lasts the life of the system.
What is it: The ripple design of this slab provides extra strength as it’s purpose is to support the entire hot water system.
Commonly found: Underneath the hot water tank.
Common issues: Cracking and deterioration over time, commonly due to ground shifts and age.
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Now you’re able to correctly identify the common parts found on your electric hot water system, you can monitor for any issues now and in the future. While it can be tempting to DIY replacements and repairs to your hot water system, it can be extremely dangerous without proper training and tools. Risk of burns and electric shocks are just a few of the risks you could encounter. Our professional hot water plumbers have the expertise, qualifications and tools to ensure safe, efficient and reliable replacements and repairs. By safely repairing or replacing broken components, we can ensure your system is working efficiently and to-code. Put your home or business in safe hands with the team from Fallon Solutions, offering the supply of parts and repair of your system.
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