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Water hammer

Household appliances; Water heaters

A concussion or sound of concussion of moving water against the side of a containing pipe or vessel.

Watt density

Household appliances; Water heaters

Amount of watts concentrated per square inch of element rod surface area.

Yearly cost

Household appliances; Water heaters

The cost of operating a water heater for a year.

Ambient temperature

Household appliances; Water heaters

The average temperature of the atmosphere in the vicinity of an appliance.

Anode rod

Household appliances; Water heaters

A sacrificial rod composed of one or more metals installed in the water heater that protects the tank from corrosion helping extend the life of the tank.

Atmospheric combustion

Household appliances; Water heaters

Combustion takes place when gaseous, liquid or solid fuels react at an elevated temperature with oxygen by burning, thus releasing heat in an open combustion system.

Combustion chamber

Household appliances; Water heaters

The location where combustion takes place.

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