Utah Water Heaters

Instead of a broad survey, this class dives deep into a single topic central to the plumbing trades, including discussions of underlying principles and of best practices. It offers a comprehensive course of study on all aspects of residential water heaters.

A look at water heaters from every angle, including: 

• How they work and available options;
• Proper sizing;
• Codes and Standards including highlights from the 2015 IPC© & 2015 UPC©; 
• Venting, Cathodic Protection, Managing pressure & Expansion Tanks; 
• Managing temperature & scalding risk; 
• Using water heaters to heat spaces, floors, and driveways; 
• Green water heaters including Water Conservation, Geothermal, Demand Hot Water Recirculating Systems & Solar Water Heaters; and
• Harmful microbes including Controlling Legionella. 
• Best practices, including, Selection, Maintenance & Coping with DIY Plumbing