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electric water-heater tank
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high-temperature cutoff
Mechanism cutting off the flow of electric current when the temperature of the water exceeds a set value.
insulation
Material placed between the tank and the outer walls of the hot-water tank in order to reduce heat loss.
tank
Insulated reservoir in which hot water is stored; it is usually cylindrical and enameled or glazed.
overflow pipe
Pipe through which water escapes when maximum pressure is exceeded.
pressure relief valve
Device for lowering the pressure inside the tank by releasing excess hot water.
drain valve
Device for emptying the liquid from the tank.
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lower heating element
Coated electric resistor immersed in the lower part of the tank to heat the water.
lower thermostat
Device that senses changes in temperature and automatically switches the lower heating element on or off.
electric supply
Point where the hot-water tank connects with the household circuit.
upper heating element
Coated electric resistor immersed in the upper part of the tank to heat the water.
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upper thermostat
Device that senses changes in temperature and automatically switches the upper heating element on or off.
anode rod
Magnesium-coated electrode protecting the tank from the corrosive effects of the water.
hot-water line
Outlet pipe for hot water flowing into the hot-water circuit.
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cold-water line
Inlet pipe for cold water to the tank.
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