a heater and storage tank to supply heated water

it「s a matter of preparation--bolting down your water heater before an earthquake or actually reading the in-flight safety card before takeoff--but also of mental conditioning.

关键是準备——在地震前栓紧你的热水器或者起飞前认真阅读飞行安全手册——和精神训练。

this system will keep your existing water heater in tact and fully functioning, although, the power going to the water heater will be turned off.

显然这个系统将会包括你现有的热水器和它的全部功能，尽管有时候热水器的能量来源有时会被关闭。

only turn the water heater on when necessary, and adjust temperature controls to avoid overheating.

热水器不用就别开，控制温度不要过热。

the solution: if it isn’t a truly essential item (hot water heater or a fridge), then you can wait.

策略：如果不是必需品（热水器，冰箱），那么你能等。

the solar water heater gained popularity at this time in florida, california, and the southwest.

在如今的佛罗里达、加利福尼亚以及西南地区，太阳能热水器大受欢迎。

if installed water heater in the home, be sure to try, hot and cold water it backwards.

如果家里装了热水器的，一定要试试，冷热水是否接反了。

never let lint accumulate in an outdoor area, as a garage can often store a water heater and dryer in fairly close proximity.

绝对不要让他们在室外的一个地方堆积，因为车库通常放有热水器，它一般离干衣机比较近。

also, the existing water heater will act as a pre-heater for the entire system.

同样，现有的热水器将会当做整个系统的预热部分。

the normal electric water heater is about 5, 000 watts but it can heat up 50 gallons in a relatively short time.

常规电热水器的功率通常为5000瓦，但是它能够在相应短的时间里加热50加侖的水。

an initial investigation showed a gas water heater could have caused the accident.

经警方初步调查，死亡原因疑为热水器煤气中毒。

your water heater or water pressure tank could supply 30 to 60 gallons of safe water in an emergency.

您的热水器或供压水罐在紧急情况下可供应30至60加侖的安全饮用水。

hot water heater: similar to refrigerators, consider replacing your water heater if more than 10 years old.

热水加热器（指带有蓄水功能的热水器） ：和对待冰箱的做法一样，换掉使用超过10年的热水器。

each week, choose one day when you don」t eat meat. 6. only turn the water heater on when necessary, and adjust temperature controls to avoid overheating.

热水器不用就别开，温度控制不要过热。

this solar water heater is easy to build and operate.

这种太阳能热水器易于建造和操作。

the energy efficiency of a water heater is measured in energy factor or (ef). the larger the number of ef, the more efficient the water heater is.

热水器能效由能量因数或（ef）来测定，ef值越大，热水器的能效就越高。

only turn the water heater on when necessary, and adjust temperature controls to avoid overheating.

热水器不用就别开，温度控制不要过热。

water drained from the water heater faucet, if the water heater has not been damaged.

从热水器旋塞排出的水，如果热水器没有损坏。

but it makes it more convenient for filling and draining and it also is easy to get to the water heater pipes.

但用了之后，给排水就更方便，而且与热水器管道连接也容易。

maybe you don't believe me, but try to go without a water heater for just one day.

也许你不相信我，但试试看没有热水器过一天。

the second part of the solar water heater holds the water for the system.

太阳能热水器的另一部分为储水系统。