Best Tank Water Heaters

This heater can keep water hot for a long time. To make the tank durable, Westinghouse made it from laser-welded stainless steel. The manufacturer guarantees that this material isn't prone to corrosion and scale and it doesn't require using anode. The exterior of the water heater is also quite nice. It should be mentioned that Westinghouse covers its product with a lifetime warranty if it's used by the original purchaser only for household needs. Taking the high top temperature limit of the heater into account, there's no need to worry about overheating. You can pick a smaller Westinghouse tank water heater; there are two capacities available - 40-gallons and 52-gallons.

Westinghouse is famous not only as the manufacturer of top-notch home appliances but also for its immense contribution to the development of the nuclear power industry. The company was founded by George Westinghouse in 1886. After his return from the Civil War, George was employed by maintenance workshops of a large railway company and began his research activities at the same time. In 1866, he started his own business in Pittsburg and opened a railway car repair shop. Soon, he developed automatic air brakes for railway cars and started their production. Those Westinghouse products gained great popularity on the US and European markets. Some time later, Mr. Westinghouse recognized a potential of electricity and invested considerable funds into the production of electric machinery. As a result, his company became the largest producer in the electrical industry with the headquarters in Pittsburg, PA. Today, Westinghouse is engaged in development and design of nuclear power-generating units. It is the world leader in production of pressurized water and boiling water reactors. Three companies share 75% of the world market of nuclear fuel currently and 31% of this share belongs to Westinghouse.

The tap water is full of chemicals and can make your skin too dry and itchy. The best way to prevent this is to take advantage of a shower filter.

The idea to use electricity as a source of heat was developed in Germany at the end of the 19th century. The German company called Allgemeine Elektrizitaets-Gesellschaft patented the invention of Johann Vaillant in 1885. He invented an electric water heater consisting of a tank and a heating element used for boiling water. But this appliance was not that perfect. The tank was not very big and not corrosion-resistant though the electricity consumption was considerably high. In 1924, another German, Doctor Theodor Hermann Friedrich Stiebel, invented the first immersion heater. The first unit had a round rod which was later replaced with a coil. The advantage of coils was obvious - it increased the heating area and reduced the boiling time. This idea was used by the Stiebel Eltron company that started a mass production of home water heaters in the middle of the 20th century.

Mounting a boiler requires some tools; we think that a screwdrivers set will help you with any task from minor repairs to some complex jobs.

Probably, everyone in the modern world has heard the name Bosch. It's a renowned manufacturer of versatile high-quality equipment and home appliances. Though few people know that the company's founder Robert Bosch started his business in a backyard workshop where originally he repaired typing machines, telephones, photo cameras, and other devices (1886, Stuttgart). The first business success of the company was the development of a low voltage magneto for gas motors. The patented Bosch magneto for automobiles was exactly what the car manufacturer Gottlieb Wilhelm Daimler needed. At that time, his cars were equipped with a hot tube ignition that required some time to start the car. The replacement of the hot tube with the Bosch magneto simplified the work of a mechanic and made the ignition a lot faster. As a result, Daimler and Bosch joined their efforts on designing the ignition system that would later be installed in Daimler automobiles. After two years of work, a new magneto was created. It was so good that the demand for this device grew immensely. By 1901, Bosch had produced over 10 000 magnetos per year. It was the first major success of the company.

To install a tank water heater, make sure to purchase a valve kit additionally. 

The small dimensions and flexibility of this small capacity water heater are great, but where it really shines is in its performance. This water heater includes a thermostat control that lets you easily adjust the water temperature to your liking. The device includes a heating range of 50 to 140 degrees F, letting you adjust it to any level that is necessary. Despite the high temperature range, there is no risk of overheating thanks to its built-in high limit overheating protection. As this is a direct access model, there is virtually no heat loss due to the water not needing to travel through pipes before reaching a faucet, giving you access to water that is heated to precisely the temperature that you desire.

The controls on the heater are quite simple and intuitive, letting you easily adjust the thermostat. A red indicator is located underneath the thermostat dial that is lit whenever water is in the process of being heated, meaning that there is no guessing game as to whether hot water is ready or not. There is even an anti-freezing feature that can be set on the dial whenever the heater will be exposed to freezing weather, and which prevents it from freezing up while not in use. This small water heater is sure to meet your needs in any situation where you require it.

Installation of this hot water heater is not too difficult for most people, but unfortunately it is not aided by the included manual, which does not offer much help in providing installation instructions. However, those who are already familiar with installing a water heater should find the installation process to be simple enough. For those that don't, finding some help online or from a friend who knows how to install water heaters is necessary. If nothing else, you can always hire a professional to install it for you.

Despite the difficulty some people may have with installing it, using it is another matter entirely. This tank water heater is quite easy to use once it is installed, with virtually no maintenance or adjustments necessary. The dial on the front lets you adjust the temperature to your own choosing, with a red light located underneath that remains lit while the water is in the process of being heated. Once the water is fully heated, you should have direct access to hot water from your faucet without any required waiting time for hot water to travel through the pipes. Anyone who needs direct and instant access to hot water will find this model to be quite suitable to their needs.