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Threaded connections are one source of leaks in showerheads and showerhead arms.
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Types of heat pump water heaters commonly used in central heat pump water heating systems include single pass units, multi pass units, and integrated units
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Water pressure reducing valves decrease water pressure entering a home to decrease water usage and improve fixture and appliance performance.
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Water pressure reducing valves decrease water pressure entering a home to decrease water usage and improve fixture and appliance performance.
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Wrap batt insulation around pipe loosely enough not to compress the insulation and secure with wire or tape
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Wrong - Craft faced batt insulation is compressed behind PEX pipe instead of being sliced to fit around it.
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Wrong - Exterior drain pipe is exposed and thus subject to being crushed; also it has been allowed to fill with dirt and may be clogged, preventing perimeter drain pipe or downspouts from draining.
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Wrong - Hole in rim joist was cut too large for plumbing pipe and the gaps are not air sealed.
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Wrong - Holes in rim joists were cut too large for plumbing pipes and gaps should be air sealed.
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Wrong - Plumbing penetrations are not sealed in sub-floor and it is not recommended to run plumbing in a cantilevered floor.
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Wrong - Tub or shower floor is not insulated and air-sealed with a solid barrier material between the floor joists and the tub. Plumbing pipes shouldn't be located in a cantilever.
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Wrong - Wall cavities behind shower are not completely filled with insulation and are lacking the solid interior air barrier.
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Wrong – Check and seal all rodent entry points, electrical, plumbing, and vents; hardware cloth is better than foam, which rodents can chew through
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Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.
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Wrong – It is not good practice to route plumbing through sill plates or on an exterior wall.
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Wrong – These holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
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Wrong – These plumbing penetrations have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
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Wrong: HPWH inlet and outlet are piped to mixing valve inlet and DCW make up, driving erratic HPWH and mixing valve behavior
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Wrong: The exhaust air from one heat pump water heater is blowing into the intake of the heat pump water heater next to it