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Why does the cold water tank in the attic have to be covered by insulation?
So it doesn't freeze.
Why should you in insulate your hot water tank?
There is insulation between the outside and inside wall of a hot water tank. There is also an insulation product that you can get to wrap around the outside of the hot water tank as well. Kit is usually available at any plumbing or hardware store. Only good for electrical HWT, as a gas tank has a flue and the insulation would be a waste on the outside of the gas tank
What is the space shuttle external tank made of?
The space shuttle external tank was made primarily of aluminum with a foam insulation layer applied to its exterior surface. The aluminum provided structural strength while the foam insulation helped regulate the temperature of the propellants inside the tank.
A hot water tank loses thermal energy even when lagged how could the energy loss be slowed down?
Thicker lagging, cooler water, warmer position for the tank.
What is it necessary to fill the space between the outer casing and the inner tank of water heater with glass?
Filling the space between the outer casing and the inner tank of a water heater with glass is not necessary. This space is often filled with insulation material to help retain the heat of the water inside the tank and improve energy efficiency. Glass is not typically used for this purpose due to its fragility and lack of insulation properties.
What material is used to make the jacket that surrounds a hot water tank?
a fiberglass insulation blanket that has a plastic jacket, they sell them specifically for hot water tanks
What would be more efficient a 3800 watt 60 gallon water heater or a 4500 watt 60 gallon water heater?
The efficiency would be about the same. The only difference would be the time factor. The larger the heating element, the quicker the water would get to temperature. One other factor to consider it the insulation factor of the tank. The more insulation around the tank the longer the water will stay at temperature the less energy is used to maintain the temperature of the water in the tank. Also to consider is the incoming temperature of the cold water entering the tank. The colder the water the longer the time factor is to heat the water to a specific temperature.
Explain why insulating a hot water tank reduces the energy you use?
Insulation keeps heat from escaping. So if you insulate a water heater, it holds heat better, and does not need to reheat the water as often.
What is a resin water softner tank made of?
It is a fiberglass or metal tank filled with some kind of resin that collects the impurities in your water.
Is the insulation of a copper coil lost or affected when the coil is boiled in water?
No. I believe the insulation is made of a ceramic material. A permanent magnet will lose it's effectiveness if exposed to heat.
Will a bladder water tank pop easily?
The "bladder" in a bladder water tank is typically made using a durable, puncture resistant fabric that is made to withstand pressure and prevent the pillow from popping.
Do gas water heaters need to be insulated?
NO! This is a FIRE HAZARD. Manufacturers of all water heaters always install insulation around the tank then cover it with the sheet metal jacket. I have seen many times where a person has insulated a gas water heater and the flames from the burner chamber escaped from the cover and ignited the plastic on the insulation blanket. Source: Me, a Master Plumber.
