Its a vent for the expansion tank. This tank allows the water in the stainless tank to expand, but also allows the hot water in the line between the dispenser and the tank to drain back down when you turn off the dispenser so you don’t get a plug of cold water when you first open the valve.
How does InSinkErator hot water dispenser work?
First, the system taps into the kitchen sink’s cold water supply, which is connected to the hot water tank. The tank mounts under the sink and keeps 2/3 gallons of water at near-boiling temperatures at all times. As hot water is used from the faucet, it’s replaced in the tank by cool water, which is quickly heated.
What is an open vented faucet?
These units use an open-vent faucet. That means that the hot water line comes from this tank through the faucet. The tubing goes all the way to the end of the tap gooseneck. There’s no valve on the gooseneck, which allows the pressure that builds inside the hot tank and vent through the faucet.
How does an instant hot water faucet work?
Instant hot water taps work like an electric shower. Water comes from your property’s mains supply and is rapidly heated by an electrical element within a heavily insulated tank for storage. Unlike a shower, most instant hot water tanks will heat water up to temperatures of between 96 and 98 degrees Celsius.
Why does my instant hot water leaking from the bottom?
If you see a puddle of water at the bottom of your hot water tank, you should check the discharge tube. The temperature and pressure relief valve are the most likely culprits if you find water. There’s too much pressure in the tank if the T&P valve is faulty.
Should there be water at bottom of water heater?
If you notice a puddle of water at the bottom of your hot water tank, check the bottom of the discharge tube for moisture. If you find water, the problem is most likely the temperature and pressure relief valve. The T&P valve is either faulty or there’s too much pressure in the tank.
How do I fix my InSinkErator instant hot water dispenser?
Quote from Youtube video: These little nuts here and you just untape take those nuts off. Then you pop open the two halves and it'll pull apart.
Why is my hot water dispenser not working?
Always check to ensure that there is proper power supply because a simple thing like a disconnection in power supply could be the reason why the dispenser is not working. Also, check if the socket is working and if there is power coming to the fuse, that is, the power supply could be your problem.
How do you troubleshoot an InSinkErator?
Troubleshooting a Jammed or Dead InSinkErator
Press the red reset button on the bottom of the unit. This may solve the problem. If the button doesn’t stay up, wait 10 minutes and try again. If you turn on the disposal and hear a humming noise but the unit isn’t spinning, the disposal is likely jammed.
