The homeowner’s existing water heater was not operating properly. We removed the existing 50-gallon electric water heater and installed a new Rheem Professional Series 50-gallon electric water heater. A new thermostatic mixing valve was installed at the outlet of the water heater. Additionally, two new ¾-inch ball valves were installed—one on the cold-water supply and one on the hot-water outlet—to provide proper shutoff capability for the unit. A liquid-tight electrical conduit was installed to protect the exposed wiring up into the ceiling joist, ensuring code compliance and improved safety. The mixing valve was set to 4.5, which corresponds to approximately 120°F, in accordance with Vermont’s anti-scalding requirements. The internal thermostats of the water heater were set to 140°F to aid in the prevention of bacterial growth within the tank. All piping connections were thoroughly inspected, and no leaks were found. At the completion of the installation, the system was tested an
