AO Smith ELJF Water Heater Replacement with Rheem EHG-30 30L Storage Water Heater at A Landed House at Westwood Avenueon 11 October 2022
Replacement of an AO Smith ELJF Westwood Avenue Water Heater at a Landed Property 79, Westwood Avenue unit.
Project location
A landed house at Westwood Avenue
Property type
Landed
Before
Replacement of a storage heater from existing AO Smith ELJF Westwood Avenue Water Heater to resolve heater problems end of service life.
After
Similar Rheem EHG-30 30L Storage water heater is used for replacement. All pipe works connecting to the heaters are replaced with stainless steel. A new approved stop and double check valves are employed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification. Such will comply with PUB.
Our Licensed has supervised and approved the installation.
There is a 1-year warranty by Homeone for this installation on top of the warranty provided by manufacturer.
The final result
Old storage water heater: AO Smith ELJF Water Heater Above the false ceiling.
A. O. Smith Corporation, founded in 1874 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader in water heating, boilers, and water treatment products. They offer residential and commercial solutions, including gas, electric, and tankless water heaters, boilers, water filtration, and softening products. Operating in over 80 countries, A. O. Smith has facilities in North America, Asia, Europe, and India.
New storage water heater:Rheem EHG-30 30L Storage Water Heater
Rheem offers a wide range of water heaters, including electric, gas, hybrid heat pump, and tankless models, designed for energy efficiency and performance. Their products are used in both residential and commercial applications, with features like glass lining for durability. Rheem has been a leader in water heating since 1931, expanding globally after its 1925 founding by the Rheem brothers, originally producing steel drums.
This heater unit has met the following requirements for a water heater:
The electric water heater as a whole unit (i.e. parts incorporated in the water heater itself such as heating element, pressure relief valve/temperature relief valve, water tank, etc. shall be tested in accordance with the following:
AS/NZS 4020:2018 Appendix K – Sample extraction procedure for use with water heating system. An accredited or non-accredited test report for Appendix K is acceptable provided that the test laboratory is accredited by Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) to AS/NZS 4020:2018 Appendix H on Extraction of Metals, at the point of testing;
The samples extracted in accordance with Appendix K shall then be tested in accordance with AS/NZS 4020:2018 Appendix H – Extraction of metals (for metallic materials in contact with water). The maximum allowable concentrations of metals listed in Table 2 of AS/NZS 4020:2018 shall not exceed the limits specified by the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality.
All water service installations must be in accordance with the Public Utilities (Water Supply) Regulations, Singapore Standards 636 for Water Services and all other relevant statutory requirements.
The proposed works shall not adversely affect the existing water supply reticulation system.
Proposed water storage heater is installed in accordance with the specifications and requirements of the manufacturer. The installation of double check valves is safe and effective to prevent backflow and the back siphonage of water from the storage water heater through the heater inlet pipe and will be safe for use.
AO Smith ELJF Westwood Avenue Water Heater AO Smith ELJF Westwood Avenue Water Heater
