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You put them in series. I.E. - The output of one tank goes to the input of the other.
:iagree:
I only use them when I have to, but they do work great.
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Right right right. :rolleyes:
What was I thinking.
I live in a different world and all the gas water heaters here are tankless.
I forgot about the other type.
We save a fortune on electricity...
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Yeah they can be great but cost a fortune to install where an existing tank heater previously was due. (PVC exhaust pipe straight out of the roof rather than the steel) upgraded size of gas lines,...
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We have an appliance thread here https://slickdeals.net/f/817886-Online-Appliance-and-HVACR-help-for-SD-members?&page=59
I have never heard of anyone repairing a water heater like this. Water...
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Could you please expand on these solderless fittings?
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He means the temperature of the incoming water. It can be considerably colder up north.
Which apparently is called groundwater temperature:...
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I just went to try and flush mine about a week ago and couldn't get the (plastic) drain valve open :annoyed:
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Having recently installed a tankless hot water system here where I live, that supplies a bar, commercial kitchen, 6 hotel rooms, and laundromat, we have benefited from a substantial reduction in our...
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Tankless systems are at a disadvantage in colder climates, since they can only raise the temperature so much.
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We just replaced a 50 gallon propane tank, emergency service as it was leaking. We used our heating contractor and the total cost was $1300 installed. We called them at 9 pm and the new tank was...
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Before you go crazy and install two 50 gallon tanks for only 25 gallons of additional water over a single 75 gallon tank, consider raising the temperature of your hot water. I heated mine to 115...
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One that old you should have someone do for you, it mite have some odd fittings on it.
40 gal gas one from Ace is about $375.00. But you could buy the best type there is, BW heaters or similar.
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You mentioned gas heater in your title, and that provides unlimited amounts of hot water without a giant tank like electric ones need, so your question is rather confusing.
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We use vinegar to break up the calcium/mineral build up in tanks, shower heads, etc.
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One last thing OP, you might be better off if you have the floor space to install 2x40 or 2x50 gallon tanks instead of 1x75 gallon tank. They will have more hot water and be able to recover faster...
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You must have installed a commercial system. I have looked into these and none of them seem to be able to supply more than about 2 high demands at a time (showers/baths). The reviews confirm this as...
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:iagree:
If you wait until it's already severely clogged up before you flush it for the first time, it's already too late.
http://mrplumberindy.com/asset/uploads/Flush_Water_Heater_Sediment.jpg
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Yeah, something like this:
http://inspectapedia.com/heat/1603s.JPG
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Not sure if this is what is being referred to, but I swapped out an electric tank and used these:
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Are you suggesting an outdoor installation?
I would have thought that most people would have it somewhere in the house that is at room temperature, like 68 to 70 F.
Am I wrong?
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Not sure what you should do, but here is a thread you might be interested in to keep your cost down...
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Sorry - the tank does not run out of water. It just runs cold way too quickly. Also I checked and I do have a 76 gallon tank. I thought it was 50 due to how fast it runs out of hot water. I can hear...
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Thanks! I posted a rant on Facebook about this and a friend of mine says he'll help me replace it he has done lots of them. Probably just go with a 75 gallon tank though. He said not to even attempt...
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+1 on Bradford White
We replaced ours (gas) with one and its been great. Highly recommend.
Think we paid roughly $1300 with labor
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I am debating whether to get my 13 year old 50 gallon water heater repaired - it is clogged up with sediment - or buy a new, 75 gallon unit. The current unit is ok unless we need to run the jacuzzi...
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Just replaced my water heater a few weeks back. Here's my 2 cents. Replace it.
Just attach a regular hose to the tank to drain it (with the water shut off to the tank obviously). If water stops...
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Some have a plastic screw in the center that you turn to open it. Its not always obvious.
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Be careful of those flexible pipes that just slip on without a compression fitting or anything they don't meet code in all places but they sure do make things easy.
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I have looked into gas tankless and right now, natural gas prices are so ridiculously low that I would not see a significant savings over using my tank heater. Electric I can understand.
