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This water heater has the temperature settings on a control box attached to the front of the water heater.

This water heater has the temperature settings on a control box attached to the front of the water heater.
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This water heater is hidden behind stored items in the basement.

This water heater is hidden behind stored items in the basement.
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Three common ICF wall systems: the flat wall, the waffle wall, and the post-and-beam wall

Three common ICF wall systems: the flat wall, the waffle wall, and the post-and-beam wall
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Tips for Installing a Weather Resistive Barrier

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To adjust this water heater’s temperature, turn the dial to 120°F with a flathead screwdriver.

To adjust this water heater’s temperature, turn the dial to 120°F with a flathead screwdriver.
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To adjust this water heater’s temperature, turn the knob on the controller; refer to the owner’s manual to determine what setting corresponds to 120°F.

To adjust this water heater’s temperature, turn the knob on the controller; refer to the owner’s manual to determine what setting corresponds to 120°F.
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To close the valve on the cold water inlet, turn it so the lever is perpendicular to the pipe.

To close the valve on the cold water inlet, turn it so the lever is perpendicular to the pipe.
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To move a water heater off a platform, wrap one end of a ratchet strap around the top of a hand truck and the other end to the water heater drain valve, tighten the strap, tip the water heater, and when the tank clear the platform, tighten the strap.

To move a water heater off a platform, wrap one end of a ratchet strap around the top of a hand truck and the other end to the water heater drain valve, tighten the strap, tip the water heater, and when the tank clear the platform, tighten the strap.
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To move a water heater, you can use two pieces of PVC or ABS pipe to roll it or a hoisting net lift to lift and carry it.

To move a water heater, you can use two pieces of PVC or ABS pipe to roll it or a hoisting net lift to lift and carry it.
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To test the water heater’s temperature, draw hot water from a faucet near the water heater for three minutes, then fill a mug with hot water from the tap and check the temperature with a meat thermometer.

To test the water heater’s temperature, draw hot water from a faucet near the water heater for three minutes, then fill a mug with hot water from the tap and check the temperature with a meat thermometer.
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Tubular pipe insulation sleeves come with a precut seam

Tubular pipe insulation sleeves come with a precut seam
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Turn a fixture on in the hot-water-only position prior to draining the water heater tank.

Turn a fixture on in the hot-water-only position prior to draining the water heater tank.
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Turn on power to the water heater from the circuit breaker.

Turn on power to the water heater from the circuit breaker.
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Two layers of high-permeability house wrap are installed to provide a drainage layer between the SIPS and the homes external cladding

Two layers of high-permeability house wrap are installed to provide a drainage layer between the SIPS and the homes external cladding
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Two layers of XPS are installed with staggered seams over a liquid-applied membrane on the structural sheathing

Two layers of XPS are installed with staggered seams over a liquid-applied membrane on the structural sheathing
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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

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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Typical ground-source plumbed system

Typical ground-source plumbed system
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Typical installation of a double section modular home on a pier and ground anchor foundation

Typical installation of a double section modular home on a pier and ground anchor foundation
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Unfaced fiberglass batt insulation is installed to completely fill the wall cavities and is sliced to fit around wiring, piping, and other obstructions in the wall cavities

Unfaced fiberglass batt insulation is installed to completely fill the wall cavities and is sliced to fit around wiring, piping, and other obstructions in the wall cavities
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University of Minnesota-NorthernSTAR: A Natural Gas-Fired Combi System for Space Heating and Hot Water

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Use a long stick lighter or incense stick to see if an ambient draft gas water heater is backdrafting

Use a long stick lighter or incense stick to see if an ambient draft gas water heater is backdrafting
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Use a non-contact voltage tester to verify the electricity is off, then disconnect the electrical and water connections of the old water heater tank.

Use a non-contact voltage tester to verify the electricity is off, then disconnect the electrical and water connections of the old water heater tank.
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Use a screwdriver to remove the front panel of a tankless water heater to access the air filter or other internal components

Use a screwdriver to remove the front panel of a tankless water heater to access the air filter or other internal components
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Use a smoke pencil to check for air leaks at SIP panel seams, especially along the ridge beam

Use a smoke pencil to check for air leaks at SIP panel seams, especially along the ridge beam