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boiling point

Household appliances; Water heaters

The boiling point refers to the temperature at which a liquid changes to vapor by the addition of heat.

burner

Household appliances; Water heaters

A device in a which a flame or heat is produced in a water heater.

check valve

Household appliances; Water heaters

Allows fluid to flow in only one direction in a pipe; also known as back-flow preventer.

closed system

Household appliances; Water heaters

A system where the incoming cold water supply has a device that will not allow water to expand when heated (i.e. check valve, back-flow preventer, some pressure reducing valves, water meters).

combustion chamber

Household appliances; Water heaters

The location where combustion takes place.

combustion gases

Household appliances; Water heaters

Gases released when a gaseous, liquid or solid fuel reacts at an elevated level that needs to be vented with gas or oil-fired water heaters.

commercial application

Household appliances; Water heaters

Demand for more water usage than in a single family dwelling.

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