this is a Garage gas water heater installation.it was rise 18 inch above the garage floor as a general requirement, you should not install a gas water heater in any location where gasoline, flammable vapors or liquids, and combustible materials are likely to be present, Such installation may result in an explosion or fire,this is not required if the water heater is FVIR -flammable vapor ignition resistant.
in this case this water heater tank has the fvir safety feature…sealed chamber combustion .
Is installed in accessible space for routine inspections, maintenance, repairs and replaceme
. this case the expansion metal tank is no installed.
Great there functions course on water tanks,boilers and hot water heaters. You can learn alot from watching this video describing the many aspects othe the designs and there functions within the equipment. Proper venting of the flue and gases. Learning confined space within a closet or mechanical room. Different fueling devises, LP gas, Natural Gas, Oil, Electricic. Just alot of overall information for you to learn and see to make you a much more knowlegable home inspector. Very well done video and naration by the instructor. I recomend watching this video and taking this course for a new inspector training and as a refresher.
I appreciate researching the materials for inspecting water tanks, boilers and heaters. I found the material very helpful and recommend it to anyone becoming a home inspector. To all who are in training this is again a great course to take , gitting familure with all aspects of the components and there functions. The video course explains all issues and information required to do a quality inspection. The instructors were knowledgable and very detailed in how they were explaning the functions and percautions involved in making sure venting was done correctly and the confined space calculations were accurate to the squar footing needed.
The gutters in this dwelling were filled with debris and need to be cleaned out. There was also significant roof granuals in the gutter signifying shingle degradation. The gutter was also wrongly attached to the fascia board. Gutters should be installed through the fascia and into the rafter tails. As a consequence, water was intruding behind the gutter and dry rot was observed on the fascia. Also rain water from the drip edge can pool around the foundation which has a negative grade leading to water intrusion in the crawl space. Last, the down spout was not attached to the gutter compounding the problem.
Basements are typically the area of a structure most at risk for water damage because they are located below grade and surrounded by soil.
Here are some steps to take if you suspect that water is entering the basement through cracks or holes:
Identify areas where water may be entering through cracks or holes by checking for moisture, leaking or discoloration. Every square inch of the basement should be examined, especially in cases where leaking or flooding has not been obvious, but moisture buildup is readily apparent.
A mixture of epoxy and latex cement can be used to fill small hairline cracks and holes. This is a waterproof formula that can help ensure that moisture and water do not penetrate basement walls. It is effective primarily for very small cracks and holes.
Any cracks larger than about 1/8-inch should be filled with mortar made from one part cement and two parts fine sand, with just enough water to make a fairly stiff mortar. It should be pressed firmly into all parts of the larger cracks and holes to be sure that no air bubbles or pockets remain. As long as water is not being forced through basement walls due to outside pressure, the application of mortar with a standard trowel will be sufficient if special care is taken to fill all cracks completely.
This water heater is located inside of a closet in the kitchen of the home. It is a FVIR natural gas water heater, rated at 32,000 input BTUs/hr with a capacity of 30 gallons. It is located in a confined space, as the closet lacks venting and is only 128 cubic feet. The gas line lacks a shut off in the space, the TPR valve has no pipe to drain from, and the flue pipe is secured to the draft diverter. There is also evidence of leaking around the TPR valve. Also, there is no expansion tank installed. I would recommend evaluation of this unit by a qualified plumbing contractor.
Tankless water heaters are a much more energy efficient way to heat water than a traditional storage tank heater. In traditional water heaters water must be continually heated in order to provide hot water when needed, meaning that when no water is being used the tank is heating water that essentially for no purpose. In a tankless water heater, water is only heated when the fixture is turned on. A tankless heater detects the flow of water through the heat exchanger, then activates it, heating the water to a pre-set temperature before sending it to the fixture. When the flow of water stops, the unit ceases function until another fixture is turned on. In this way the unit saves energy that may otherwise wasted.
I took this picture because my Electrician need to know the location of
the light box. I have just two similar pictures on my cell phone right now
who I can transfer to this file above. Now I need another fifty five words
to describe this picture and submit my essay. The picture shows a small
renovation.
I took this picture because my Electrician need to know the location of
the light box. I have just two similar pictures on my cell phone right now
who I can transfer to this file above. Now I need another fifty five words
to describe this picture and submit my essay. The picture shows a small
renovation.
The tank seemed to be in good condition, tested pressure relief valve, flue pipe, and stack, relief valve pipe extended to 6" above the floor. gas line and year of manufacture. There was no earth quack protection or and was not elevated off the floor.
The article explained the importance of maintenance of the water heater. The testing of the relief valve and the draining of the tank until the water runs clear to remove sediment. Also, checking the rod for deterioration.This was meant for the consumer but it is info the Inspector can pass on to the customer.
I inspected the AO Smith water heater at our fire station. It is a 74 gallon rated capacity natural gas water heater. It did not have adequate clearance to fully inspect the tank, and the TPR valve was located on the back side of the tank which made it difficult to access. I was able to take a picture with my cell phone and get the rating for the valve which was 150 psi. Normal operation showed no backdraft, flames were viewed using normal temperature controls and were blue in color
I inspected the AO Smith water heater at our fire station. It is a 74 gallon rated capacity natural gas water heater. It did not have adequate clearance to fully inspect the tank, and the TPR valve was located on the back side of the tank which made it difficult to access. I was able to take a picture with my cell phone and get the rating for the valve which was 150 psi. Normal operation showed no backdraft, flames were viewed using normal temperature controls and were blue in color
During this inspection you can see in the picture of the of the electric water heater the TPR valve, drip tube, cold and hot water lines. There appears to be no leaks or signs of corrosion At the time of the inspection
Dryer Vent Safety
Dryers dry your clothes by blowing hot air past them while they are tumbled in a spinning drum which in turn evaporates the water from the clothes. This moister is removed thru dryer vents. The vent should be vented to the outside of the home. One of the potential fire hazards is dryer lint. Over time lint can build up in the dryer and vent reducing exhaust flow over heating the dyer catching the lint on fire thus spreading into the vent and then into the walls. Periodic cleaning of the lint in the dryer and vent will make these types of fires easily to prevent.
As you can see there has been recent leaking coming from this water heater. I has dried since but I would also add this to my report because this damage can cause an abundant amount of water loss from this heater.
For this assignment I have attached an image of a TPR Valve with its proper identifying certification still in tact. As the viewer can see, the valve has been tested/ certified to its proper PSI of 150 and the maximum temperature of 210 degrees F.
There is a great picture in the gallery showing a discharge pipe on a water heater. This is an important aspect of the heater because if the pressure or the temperature exceeds the safe limits it will discharge into the bucket as shown at the bottom of the pipe.
I have chosen the image of the proper installation of a drip leg on a gas fired water heater. As discussed in this course, the location of the shut off valve is in its proper location, prior to the leg,insuring the removal and draining of the leg can be achieved while having the gas in the off position
In the “How to Inspect Water Tanks Course” section 18.0 Discharge Pipe on T&P (Temperature & Pressure) relief Valve, there are thirteen requirements for a discharge pipe servicing the TPR valve. Non of these were applicable since there wasn’t a discharge pipe installed.
