Wayne Boatwright
9.45 Mon, 27 Mar
2017 06:24:46 GMT in alt.home.repair, wrote:
On Sun 26 Mar 2017 07:07:17p, Diesel told us...
Sun,
26 Mar 2017 09:47:29 GMT in alt.home.repair, wrote:
On Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 2:30:09 AM UTC-7, Uncle Monster
wrote:
On Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 3:09:42 AM UTC-5, wg_2002 wrote:
So a couple weeks back I decided to drain my hot water
heater. Ever since then the hot water comes out with a yellow
tint. Any idea why this would happen?
Why would you heat hot water? Are you making steam? O_o
[8~{} Uncle Wet Monster
Try reading the story and understanding what he said.
Okay. The thing is though, if it's a 'hot water heater', it's a
boiler. If it's a 'water heater' which is what the OP actually
has, it's not. There is a difference between the two. So, perhaps
you should consider trying to understand the difference before
suggesting someone else, who obviously does understand the
difference, does so? Just a suggestion...
"Hot water heater" is a colloquialism for "water heater".
No, it isn't. It's improper terminology. Much like everything being
a 'virus' on a computer, even when it's not. Viruses replicate,
trojans (which is what most malware is these days) do not. Improper
terminology.
In the 7 cities I've lived in, the two terms were used
interchangably,
Like I said, improper terminology and lack of interest in using the
correct terminology. We have specific words with specific meanings
for a reason.
https://www.reference.com/home-garde...a31eb1f1bba60d
Compared to water heaters, boilers, or hydronic heat systems,
require complex pumps and controls. This is because boilers not only
heat but also boil water, changing it into steam. While a water
heater is effective for only small spaces, a boiler can heat an
entire complex, pool or tub.
Because boilers operate in a closed-loop system, they are highly
efficient compared to water heaters. A closed-loop system means that
after the extraction of heat from steam, the steam changes into
water and goes back to the boiler through the pipes where boiling
takes place once again.
Another difference between these two is that water boilers can run
on natural gas, heating oil, electricity or propane, while water
heaters can run on solar, electricity or gas. Water boilers can also
run on alternative fuels, such as wood pellets.
https://www.reference.com/home-garde...42e6fe1a905c09
A conventional water heater is essentially a storage tank containing
heating elements. It generates heat by using electricity or gas
power, warming water to 125 degrees and maintaining the temperature
through a thermostat. When the water us needed in a shower,
dishwasher or other appliance, it is siphoned from the top of the
tank and piped to its destination. At the same time, new, cold water
is added to the bottom of the tank, where it is heated for future
use.
Boilers convert water to steam, which is used for a variety of
purposes, including heating air within a forced air heating system,
heating water for household uses or even steam-cleaning carpets and
furniture. Considered safe, boilers are also relatively inexpensive
to use, thanks to their closed loop system. They are capable of
operating on green power, such as burning corn pellets or firewood.
In fact, those who finance their purchase of boilers say the savings
in energy costs offsets interest paid.
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Sarcasm, because beating the living **** out of deserving people is
illegal.