Specifications

Gas and Electric Water Heater Parts

Dip Tube - The dip tube moves incoming cold water to the

boom of the tank. This process somemes causes

condensaon of ue gasses to occur which can cause a

sizzling sound when water droplets fall onto the burner

below. This occurrence is not detrimental to the operaon

of the water heater.

Drain Valve - The child-resistant drain

valve is located near the boom of the

water heater and provides a way to

drain the water from the heater for

maintenance purposes.

Anode Rod - The anode rod is a sacricial part installed to

reduce tank corrosion. A tank full of hot water acts very

much like a baery with small electrical currents owing

between the dierent types of metals. The anode rod is

made of aluminum or magnesium which is more

conducve than the steel of the tank. The electrical

currents corrode the anode rod rather than the tank.

T&P Valve - The T&P, or

temperature and pressure relief

valve, is a safety device designed to

relieve excessive pressure on the

tank prevenng it from bursng.

This valve also acvates to cool the

tank by discharging water if the

temperature inside the tank reaches 210°F. The T&P valve

must never be altered, restricted, or blocked as this

creates a hazardous situaon where the tank could build

up pressure and possibly burst.

Combinaon Dip Tube - The combinaon dip tube com-

bines the Dip tube and nipple into one part The combo dip

tube moves incoming cold water to the boom of the

tank. This process somemes causes condensaon of ue

gasses to occur which can cause a sizzling sound when wa-

ter droplets fall onto the burner below. This occurrence is

not detrimental to the operaon of the water heater.