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Dquo;diptube” on my water heater? The diptube is another name for the cold water inlet. If you are facing the front of the water heater (where the labels are), the cold water inlet, or diptube, is on the right hand side. Where is the “anode rod” and what does it do? For most water heaters, the anode rod is attached to the hot water outlet of the water heater. If you are facing the front of the water heater (where the labels are), the hot water outlet is on the left hand side. The anode rod is often referred to as a “sacrificial rod”. Most water is rarely “pure”. It can contain oxygen, magnesium, fluoride, chlorine and suspended particles. These components, in the concentrations in your water, are usually not bad for you. However, they do contribute to the taste and smell of the water. They also impart a slight conductivity to the water. Through an electrical process called electrolysis, this conductivity will eventually (over a long period of t
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Al.dtd"> Bradford White© Corporation RightSpec® Water Heater Sizing Program RightSpec® Residential Water Heater Sizing Energy Saver Tank-Type Water Heaters Reset Main Menu Submit To override a default parameter, select from the dropdown list Fuel: Natural Gas LP Gas Electric Oil Vent Type: Standard Atmospheric Direct Vent Power Vent Power Direct Vent Cold Water Inlet Temp: 40& 176;F 50& 176;F 60& 176;F 70& 176;F California Installation?: Yes No Optional Customer: Job Name: Comments: Enter requirements below Number of Bathrooms: 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 3 3 1 2 Number of People: Whirlpool Tub Capacity: None 45-50 Gallons 55-60 Gallons 65-75 Gallons 85-90 Gallons Dishwasher: Yes No Washing Machine: Yes No Note: Large homes may require a return circulation system. If your requirements exceed the choices above, please contact your plumbing contractor. Submit © Copyright 2006. Bradford White Company, Inc. 725 Talamore Drive, Ambler, PA 19002-1815 Email: info@bradfordwhite.com or Phone: 800.523.2
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