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Water heaters

Peak hour demand

Household appliances; Water heaters

Time when the largest demand for hot water is needed.

Peak load period

Household appliances; Water heaters

That period of the day when the system has the greatest demand.

Phase

Household appliances; Water heaters

For ease of production and distribution, A.C. is distributed in what is known a 3 phase supply using three active wires and one neutral wire.

Pilot

Household appliances; Water heaters

A small burner used to ignite the main burner.

Point of use water heater

Household appliances; Water heaters

Small water heater used for remote locations.

Power venting

Household appliances; Water heaters

Mechanical draught exhaust to outside, usually utilising room air to support combustion.

Preheated water

Household appliances; Water heaters

Water that has been tempered for inlet supply to the water heater.

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