I usually stop at that point but now i m wondering if that is bad information.
Super insulated water heater.
It pulls long draws of hot water while minimizing energy consumption.
If it is further insulation is of no value.
I own an electric 40 gallon dual element hot water heater.
47 25 inches height 20 inches diameter 24 98 sqft total surface area 2 inches of foam valued at r 16 my water temp is set for 120 ambient temps in the basement are 54f though the floor can be cooler than this 48 52f.
The superstor ultra is a high performance indirect water heater that can generate over 50 more hot water than many water heaters of a similar size.
Frequently when reading references to adding insulation to a water heater the first step is put your hand on it and see if it is warm.
My water heater is an 80 gallon one in a somewhat heated basement.
The kit contains a blanket that s finished with white vinyl on the outside and raw insulation on the inside and enough adhesive tape to finish the seams.
We also have a selection of solar water heaters and hybrid water heaters to choose from.
Whichever hot water heater system you choose make sure you have the right water heater parts and accessories before you get started including water heater drain pans water heater blankets expansion tanks pipes fittings and insulation.
If not consider insulating your water tank which could reduce standby heat losses by 25 45 and save you about 7 16 in water heating costs and should pay for itself in about.
You purchase a water heater insulation blanket as a kit based on the size of the heater 30 gallons 40 gallons 50 gallons and so on.
Added smart features like exclusive water leak detection alerts and vacation setting plus energy cost savings and our 10 year warranty all add up for a quick payback in less than two years 11 and big savings over the life of the water heater.
If your water tank is new it is likely already insulated.
Based on information received from the manufacturer here are the specifications.
Super insulated tank back to how it works page high density polyurethane hdp insulated tank.
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Here s how to wrap your water heater with an insulation blanket.
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It has minimal heat loss thanks to a 2 thick environmentally safe water blown foam insulation.
Its design craftsmanship and important accessories all contribute to the sunbank s high performance and long life span.