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Many people are afraid to use electric water heater for fear of electric shock. Indeed it happened a few times, because the water heater had chosen not good quality.

There are several types of water heaters on the market, namely solar energy water heater, electric water heater, and the gas water heater. All three have advantages and disadvantages of each. Solar water heaters are more energy efficient because it uses a small wattage, more secure, but it was expensive and its installation process quite difficult. While electric heaters have several advantages such as the installation of a more practical, does not need too many pipes as well as solar heating and a more affordable price. But his shortcomings, is spent heating power large enough, and if the heater is not good, then the risk of electric shock can be occur.

There’s another water heater technology is also gaining in popularity, which is an engine that utilizes heat from an air conditioner outdoor unit. Heat generated by the compressor to heat water and then processed in the capacity in an airtight jar (like a thermos).

Electric water heater uses electricity to heat water. Electricity will flow to a heating element and  change water in the tube into hot water. Elements that are not good or defective elements will make the electricity flowing into the water. Water containing any electricity will flow to the faucet, and when people open the taps, he could be stung by an electric current.

Besides its conductor element have to goodness, the tube also must be selected which high quality. Tube that is easy to be rusted will leak easily. If the tube is leaking, there is a risk of electricity will flow everywhere. In the market there are several water heater with a tube made of pure copper which is not easily leak, and using the elements that are not made of iron, but the ceramic thus not easily broken and rusted.

What about the watts used? The greater the capacity of the tube, the greater the need for electricity. However, to save electricity, choose a heater that uses indicators. If it has reached the desired temperature, the water heater will automatically stop. Water heaters that do not have the indicator should be turned off after use, and must be turned on again before use. It will damage the elements therein, as well as other electronic equipment that often turned on and off.

Another thing to consider when purchasing a water heater is there for a short-circuit safety. Choose electric water heaters that have a special tool to disconnect electrical currents during short circuits. If there is no tool, you need to attach itself to prevent the flow jumps.

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