Frequently Asked Questions

Your Heat-flo tank is equipped with a sacrificial anode rod, which deteriorates slowly over time, during which small gas bubbles form on the surface of the anode and release at a nearly imperceivable rate. If you have soft water, or a water softening system, the anode rod will deteriorate at a much higher rate, causing greater out-gassing. If the tank is idle for a long period, the gas will collect at a high point in the system, typically the faucet. Work with your water quality specialist to adjust the softness to an acceptable level.

 You would put "not applicable" (n/a) since our units work off your furnace or boiler.

Contact your local sales representative. Go to our Rep Locator page for a list of local area coverage.

Heat-flo does not sell direct. Contractors can contact their local Heat-flo wholesaler.

The maximum temperature is 150 degrees. The recommended and factory set temperature is 120 degrees.

To inquire about becoming a distributor please contact us at sales@heat-flo.com.

Contractors can contact a local Heat-flo wholesaler.

An Indirect Water Heater uses a furnace or boiler. The Storage tank uses a domestic water heating unit such as an on-demand type heater or combination boiler.

Yes, you can register your unit online on the Product Registration page.

This is an indication that the anode rod in the unit has been completely consumed.

Laying down a tank for shipment is not recommended! Laying the tank on its side risks damaging the tank before it has arrived at its final destination. 

No, the unit would not work properly. This would cause the unit to constantly call for heat. Scald issues would occur.

The potable expansion tank size is determined by the volume of hot domestic water in the system.

All Heat-flo tanks are stainless-steel construction.

Contact us at 508-278-2400 or email support@heat-flo.com. You can also contact your local sales representative.

Heat-flo units have been manufactured with anode rods since approximately September of 2014. Heat-flo switched from aluminum anode rods back to magnesium anode rods in May of 2023. Please see question titled "How do I know if I have a Magnesium anode rod or an Aluminum anode rod?" for more details on telling the anode rods apart. 

We ship to the 48 contiguous states, Alaska and Canada.

On the rating plate located above the drain valve.

The all stainless steel construction of the Heat-flo tank is well water friendly.

Heat-flo tanks are not made to withstand the outdoors, therefore it is NOT recommended that the tank be installed outside.  

Modifications can lead to the tank having a shorter life span, there fore we do not recommend altering the tank under any circumstances. 

YES, providing that the water temperatures are properly controlled.

Water heaters should be installed by a licensed professional. This is to ensure the tank is installed properly, up to code, and can last for a long time. 

A magnesium anode rod will have either an "M" stamped on it or no stamp at all. While an aluminum anode rod will have the letter “A” on the brass nut. You can also tell the type of anode rod by when it was produced. If it was produced before the last couple months of 2020, you have a magnesium anode rod, but if it was produced after late 2020 you most likely have an aluminum anode rod.

Yes! Most Heat-flo anode rods are interchangeable. Though the nut size has changed from 1 3/4" to 1" the thread size has not changed. EC units possess a different, non interchangeable type of anode rod that can be accessed from the top of the unit as opposed to the front. 

Our anode rod nut has changed to make the size more universal!

If you have a tank with a larger nut, it will need a 1 ¾ “ socket to remove it.

If you have a tank with a smaller nut, it will need a 1” socket to remove it.