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gas water-heater tank
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flue
Channel through which combustion gases are evacuated.
gas cock
Mechanism cutting off the gas supply when the water reaches the desired temperature.
thermostat
Mechanism controlled by fluctuations in temperature; it can be set to automatically switch the burner on or off.
pressure-relief valve
Device for lowering the pressure inside the tank by releasing excess hot water.
overflow pipe
Pipe through which water escapes when maximum pressure is exceeded.
cold-water supply line
Inlet pipe for cold water to the tank.
plumbing system
reset button
Mechanism allowing the burner to be manually restarted.
control box
Box containing the set of controls that measure temperature and operate the burner.
drain valve
Device for emptying the water from the tank.
stem faucet
gas burner
Combustion device for an air-gas mixture.
glass-lined tank
Insulated reservoir protected against corrosion by an enamel or glaze coating.
outer jacket
Metal casing protecting the tank.
insulation
Material placed between the tank and the outer walls of the hot-water tank in order to reduce heat loss.
hot-water outlet
Outlet pipe for hot water flowing into the hot-water circuit.
plumbing system
flue hat
Device reducing the amount of air withdrawn by convection.
temperature control
Device for setting the temperature.