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randr

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3. You can replace it with an electric tank

Wed May 20, 2020, 10:23 AM

May 2020

You will need to install the required electrical supply, usually a 40amp wire on a new circuit. It probably will required a disconnect switch at location. Make sure you have couplings installed with shut off valves so that next time tank is replaced the cost will be much more reasonable. A qualified P & H will follow all codes. You still need to cap the vent at roof.
In all likelihood the moisture from rains caused some corrosion at burner. This usually makes the pilot sensor malfunction. A new cap and cleaning may be all you need. With a 12 year old tank I would compare replacements as the electrical work could be costly.

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Need water heater advice [View all] quaint May 2020 OP

I would look at a tankless heater. Can be gas or 220v. I got one years ago and love it. CurtEastPoint May 2020 #1

Can you take long showers? quaint May 2020 #2

Tankless heaters mean not running out of hot water. Not sure GreenPartyVoter May 2020 #4

Great information. quaint May 2020 #7

Yep, Rinnai here. Works like a champ and the gas bill for hot water, clothes drying and cooking CurtEastPoint May 2020 #9

Mine is mounted outside. It takes maybe a minute to get fully hot. CurtEastPoint May 2020 #5

Yes, it produces hot water as long as it's needed. Well, given constraints on how many... CurtEastPoint Jul 2020 #28

Another vote for tankless. we can do it Jul 2020 #27

You can replace it with an electric tank randr May 2020 #3

I was hoping the 220 in my laundry would make it reasonable. quaint May 2020 #6

The 220 in laundry is dedicated to your dryer randr May 2020 #12

I realized if I broke any part of me, it would end my freedom. quaint May 2020 #14

I can't offer any substantial advice on what to get, PoindexterOglethorpe May 2020 #8

I've clicked the not-an-emergency box quaint May 2020 #10

Okay, that makes sense now. PoindexterOglethorpe May 2020 #15

Advice from a plumber. Chainfire May 2020 #11

The rest of my story. quaint May 2020 #13

A licensed plumber ought to be qualified to check and repair the venting Kaleva May 2020 #16

Definitely need a permit here, gotta keep our city solvent. quaint May 2020 #17

Most cities do not require permits for routine repairs. Chainfire Feb 2021 #31

Four times heater restarted; boom; out goes the fire. quaint Feb 2021 #32

Your description of your problem suggests that you need a pro to look at your heater. Chainfire Feb 2021 #35

The most recent visit was from a plumber. quaint Feb 2021 #36

For the past couple of days, my hot water has a rusty tinge to it, but my cold water runs clear. Tarheel_Dem Feb 2021 #30

what city are you in? nt msongs May 2020 #18

The bellybutton of the Beast. quaint May 2020 #19

Tankless hot water heaters are a great option , but.. AZ8theist May 2020 #20

I wish I could install it myself. quaint May 2020 #21

Don't you have a cutoff to the main coming into the house? AZ8theist May 2020 #22

Well, duh. quaint May 2020 #23

I'm so sorry quant.. AZ8theist May 2020 #24

Thank you. quaint May 2020 #25

Need water heater advice Ovens1986 Jul 2020 #26

I also have a Bradford White Major Nikon Jul 2020 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author Chainfire Feb 2021 #33

I have never seen any big difference in brands and, when in business, advised my customers Chainfire Feb 2021 #34