Water Heater - Insulate
Issued by
Santa Fe Community College
Earners of the Water Heater - Insulate badge have proven to have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to insulate fuel-fired and electric domestic hot water heaters and pipes to reduce water and energy loads.
- Type Experience
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Identified electric versus fuel-fired domestic hot water heater
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Installed insulation to cover water heater without hindering access to vital parts: draft diverter (as appropriate), temperature and pressure relief valve, thermostat or other control panel, and/or access plate
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Installed pipe insulation completely and securely on first six feet of accessible inlet and outlet pipes while keeping pipe insulation at least six inches from draft diverter, as appropriate if a fuel-fired water heater
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Sealed seams on water heater blanket and pipe insulation
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Cleaned work area
Standards
The Standard Work Specifications are best practice guidelines for contractors working in the energy efficiency and home performance field.