08/24/2016
Industrial Water Heater Installation
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Industrial Water Heater Installation:
Although they serve similar purposes, water heater installation for a business is quite a bit different than water heater installation for the home. Running out of water at home is a minor inconvenience that affects only you. However, if the water heater at your place of business is not up to the task then you may lose customers or be forced to close your business for a few days.
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Your profit will go down, you will be forced to spend more money on repairing or replacing your water heater and your professional reputation might be affected. So it’s better to get it right the first time in order to avoid any unpleasant consequences.
Think of the specifics of your business and choose a water heater that will adapt to your needs. Here are several things Liberty Plumbing Services urges you to consider:
Industrial Water Heater Installation
Business Type
Firstly, is your business dependent on using a lot of hot water? If you own a shop where you sell stationery, for instance, your business won’t be greatly affected by running out of hot water. If, however, you own a hair salon or a restaurant, you’ll need a lot of hot water and running out might mean having to close your shop. So consider getting a water heater with a large tank or even a tankless water heater for an endless supply of hot water.
Fuel type
When considering water heater installation it’s important to also look at how it will be fueled. There are several fuel types available:
Electricity
Geothermal energy
Fuel oil
Propane
Natural gas
Solar energy
Depending on where you live or where the building your business is located in is, only some of these fuel options may be available. Natural gas, oil and propane fueled water heaters cost more initially but are more energy efficient in the long run. If you live in an area with abundance of natural gas, so it’s cheap and easily available, you might think about choosing a gas fueled water heater. Water heaters that run on electricity take more money to run, but depending on your utility company, you may be able to get a good deal if you negotiate..
Type Of Industrial Water Heater
Storage Tank – these are the most common type of water heaters. They consist of an insulated tank of various sizes, where the water is heated and stored until it is used.
Tankless – instead of storing water, these water heaters heat the water as you need it, using heating coils. These types of water heaters are more energy efficient than the storage tank types but they won’t be able to provide a great deal of hot water quickly.
Heat Pump – these types of water heaters don’t work well in cold places as they need a temperature between 40 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit to function properly. They use the heat in the air to heat the water. Although energy-efficient, you’ll need a large space to put them in.
Solar – great for sunny areas, but very inefficient on overcast days. They use a roof mounted sun trap that captures heat from the sun and transfers it to the water.
Condensing – if you use gas in your business, then these water heaters might be right for you. They use exhaust gases to heat the water.
Capacity of the Water Tank
Capacity is a key feature to consider when thinking of water heater installation. It’s important to think about not only the number of gallons a tank can hold but also about how the water heater will be used. Do you need a lot of hot water at once or a moderate quantity throughout the day? Are there any spikes in the water consumption? So apart from number of gallons take a look at the water heater’s First Hour Rating (FRH) if you’re choosing a storage tank water heater and at Gallons per Minute (GPM) if you’re thinking of choosing a tankless water heater.
The FRH is the amount of hot water that can be delivered in the first hour period of its use when you start with a fully heated tank of water. It’s usually at 70 percent of the total number of gallons the tank is, since as it starts to empty, it gets filled up with cold water.
The GPM is the amount of hot water that the tankless water heater can heat within a set time period (an hour). If you use multiple sources of hot water in your business place, you might have to install several tankless water heaters to ensure optimum performance.
Energy Consumed
When thinking of water heater installation, another important aspect is the balance between the cost of the water heater versus the cost of your utility bill every month. More energy efficient water heaters usually cost more, but will earn back the money spent on them much sooner.
If your business is doing well and your budget allows for it, consider installing an energy efficient water heater model like a tankless water heater. It heats exactly as much water as is used at any one time and it has the best recovery efficiency, meaning no heat is lost. It also has much lower maintenance costs.
If you have a lower initial budget and need a great deal of water then buy a storage tank water heater as they are cheaper and can deliver a large amount of water all at once. But don’t forget the utility costs you’ll eventually have to pay.
If you’re environmentally conscious and you use alternative fuel types, you’ll even get a discount on your taxes for using solar or geothermal energy. Think carefully of your costs, both initial and subsequent and try to balance them out.
In conclusion, there are many options available for the savvy business owner. All it takes is a little careful consideration of the exact kind of business you have in order to best match it with a type of water heater. Industrial Water heater Installation is made easy with Liberty Plumbing Service!
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