对与许多热水器相关的相对节能进行了研究。这些措施包括热水器保温包装、管道保温措施和三种用于控制管道损耗的防腐蚀装置。此外，还检查了由外部油箱绝缘引起的潜在服务接线过热问题。给出了每种保护措施的绝对和相对节约的估计值。研究了因间隙过小而导致的部分包裹效应。将两种防对流阀设计与使用简单管道回路控制连接管道的热损失进行比较。对影响服务线温度的变量进行了检查，并对其灵敏度进行了评估。检查的变量包括:水温、环境温度、绝缘包装中的使用、服务- 导线尺寸、使用周期的严重性和断路器加热元件尺寸。引文:ASHRAE Transactions，1983年，第89卷，pt。新泽西州大西洋城1B号

Investigations of the relative energy savings associated with a number of water heater presented. These include water heater insulation wrap, pipe conservation measures are insulation, and three anticonvection devices for control of pipe losses. In addition, potential service-wiring overheating problems resulting from external tank insulation are examined.Estimates of the absolute and relative savings of each conservation measure are presented. The effect of partial wrapping due to close clearances is examined. Two anticonvection valve designs are compared with the use of a simple piping loop for control of heat loss through connected piping.Variables affecting service-wire temperature are examined and their sensitivities evaluated. Variables examined include: water temperature, ambient temperature, the use of in the insulation wrap, service-wire conductor size, severity of service cycle, and cutouts heating element size.