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Water heater manufacturers generally produce a tank which is designed to last longer than their guarantee period. Torrid uses a glass lined tank very similar to those used in millions of homes. It can withstand high temperatures and last longer in marine environments. The protection against corrosion in this type of tank is provided by installing a magnesium anode. The life of the tank is determined by, among other things, the amount of magnesium rod protection and the mag. rod's location in the tank.
We use a mag rod that allows us to offer a 5 year guarantee against tank failure when maintenance procedures are followed according to the owner's manual.
We use a high quality heat exchanger. It is made of copper with a tin plated surface and a silicon bronze casting.
We use an Incoloy sheathed heating element as opposed to the copper sheathed that most others use. Our superior element is the type used in most commercial electric water heaters and boilers. A copper sheathed element will burn out in two or three seconds if not immersed in water. Ours will burn in air and cannot be damaged by energizing the electrical circuit when the tank is empty. We guaranteed the element for five years.
We use a thermostat which is manufactured specifically for our marine water heater. The energy cutoff is set at 200° F. so that normal fluctuations of engine water temperatures will not cause nuisance tripping of the electrical circuit.
Our side connect hot water outlet is fitted with an internal tube which takes water from the top of the tank head. This eliminates air trapped in the top of the tank when filled with water, a common complaint about other side connected designs. Top connect designs do not have an air problem either, but they won't fit in many locations where there is a height limitation.
We use a high density fiber glass insulation that is packed in tightly. This extra measure of insulation keeps the stored water hot for a longer time.
These are only some of the advantages of the Torrid marine water heater. The quality of workmanship is very apparent when our water heaters are compared side by side with any other.
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