Water Heater Timer How To Use

In this video i show you how to install water heater timer for your water heater to conserve power and also to help power consumption on an off grid power sy.

Water heater timer how to use.

Just install a hot water heater timer purchased from lowes. Set the timer by inserting clips at the appropriate time markers. Hot water heater timer step 1. Connect the ground wire to the ground plug on the timer.

Set the timer for 1 hour before rising in the morning preferably during non peak hours as designated by utility and for 1 hour in the evening prior to taking showers and baths after utility peak hours. You can install it onto a tankless gas water heater or an electric tankless water heater. Strip 1 2 of insulation from each wire in the casing. A water heater timer may save a little money.

In standard hot water heaters energy is required to keep the water in the tank heated 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Installing the conduit and timer. Locate your power box on your house and turn off the breaker labeled hot water heater ours. The next steps are to get the timer and conduit installed.

Tighten the screws to secure the wires to the timer pictured. Water heater timers are tiny devices electronic that are inserted into a water heater. On saturday or laundry day place the manual setting on for laundry day. Shape the bare wire ends so that each fits under the appropriate lug.

What are the different types of water heater timers. Start by locating a. The only way a water heater timer will save money is if it prevents the water heater from reheating water during standby periods no hot water being used.