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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">I
am replacing a water heater that is in a location that is inaccessible for
servicing.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We have been in the
practice of turning the heater on when we are getting ready for a bath to avoid
the standby heat losses <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">(Energy
$$) from continually heating the water.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">I
want to know the maximum temp that typical storage electric water heater can
safely accommodate.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Since we are
not storing the heat, the higher temperature is not an energy penalty.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The higher temp allows for a smaller
tank.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We are separating the kitchen
use from the bathroom.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Tank will
located next to the bathtub.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We
will have an on off switch at the tank.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Does
anybody know of a heat sensor and or sound indicator when the water reaches a
set temperature? Currently we allow more time than is necessary because we want
to avoid being too cool.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It sure
would be nice to know what is going on.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">We
could use a 20 gal tank for 20 gal bath and set at temp for bath.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>However, we use a cistern.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>During dry spells (most of the time) we
mix creek water in bath to reduce water usage off of cistern.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Results of my spread sheet below show
that 20gal bath can be supplied with 10gal HW tank at 185F.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Can a normal temperature relief valve
store that kind of pressure-temperature?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Bath
(gal)<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>20.0 <SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Bath
Weight (#)<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>160.0 <SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Bath
Temp (F)<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>120.0 <SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Cold
Water (gal) 10.0 <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"></SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Cold
Water (#)<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>80.0 <SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Cold
Water Temp (F)<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>55.0 <SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Hot
Water (gal)<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>10.0 <SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Hot
Water (#)<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>80.0
<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Hot
Water Temp (F) 185.0 <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN
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style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">Thanks for your consideration.</SPAN></SPAN></P>
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