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Gas water heater water shut off. Will it work? dgk 10-22-2007
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Posted by dgk on October 22, 2007, 9:35 pm
The water heater is leaking slowly so I've turned off the inlet valve
to prevent complete disaster. Can I turn it back on, take a shower,
and turn it off again? Will it keep heating if the valve is off and no
water is flowing through it? I can't think of any reason it won't
work. I guess I'll find out tomorrow morning.

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Posted by Phil-In-Mich. on October 22, 2007, 10:13 pm

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> Will it keep heating if the valve is off and no
> water is flowing through it?

Yes the gas will continue to heat the water.
The gas valve is not connected to any water sensor. (normally that is.)

But PLEASE double check the over presure valve is operational.


Posted by Stormin Mormon on October 23, 2007, 8:16 am
I thought the gas was turned on and off by a temp sensor on the side of the
tank. So, a dry water tank would not end up turning off the flame, as the
heat might not make it back to the sensor.

If the tank remains full of water, then it's OK.

--

Christopher A. Young
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.
> Will it keep heating if the valve is off and no
> water is flowing through it?

Yes the gas will continue to heat the water.
The gas valve is not connected to any water sensor. (normally that is.)

But PLEASE double check the over presure valve is operational.



Posted by hallerb@aol.com on October 23, 2007, 9:37 am
if someone uses all flex lines give some thought to securing the tank
so it cant fall over. most tanks around here are held in place by
their lines, in earthquake areas they must be strapped to the building
somehow.

saw a all flex install once, i told the homeowner who had a small
child it was a hazard


Posted by Chris Lewis on October 23, 2007, 9:41 am
> if someone uses all flex lines give some thought to securing the tank
> so it cant fall over. most tanks around here are held in place by
> their lines, in earthquake areas they must be strapped to the building
> somehow.

A half inch solid copper pipe won't usually add much stability either.
If you're worried about stability, they need to be properly strapped.
--
Chris Lewis,

Age and Treachery will Triumph over Youth and Skill
It's not just anyone who gets a Starship Cruiser class named after them.

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