Step 9 · Restore Power

With the tank completely full of water and all air purged, you can now safely restore power. Return to the electrical panel and flip the water heater's breaker back to the 'ON' position. The water heater will now begin to heat the new water. It will take 1-2 hours for the water to become fully hot again. For a gas heater, you would turn the gas control knob back to 'ON' and follow the manufacturer's instructions for relighting the pilot light, if necessary.

Tools and Materials

Panther Vision FLATEYE F-310 High Performance 310-Lumen Unround Flashlight CREE LED Multi Position Waterproof and Shockproof FL-6960Scripto Aim-n-Flame Max Flex Utility Lighter BGM9F-1/CD-12