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I have a 20 yr. old Rheem low boy 40 gallon gas hot water heater (about 36 inches high)
in my crawl space. I've found out they don't make that size anymore in 40 gallon size-only comes in 30 gallon size now. I don't know whether I should get a 30 gallon gas one or go to 40 gallon electric hot water heater. Am not handy and wondering what would be best option in regards to price, energy efficiency and being able to provide hot water for a home with 1 and 1/2 baths - only one shower/tub. The hot water heater still works but afraid it will go out one of these days. Also, not sure if I have enough electricity to support an electric one.
A 30 gallon heater is intended for 1 or 2 people. 3 or 4 people would need the 40 gallon unit. I had no luck finding a 40 gal low boy gas unit on the internet. Kepp searching, they must be out there but not at Lowes
Tankless ones clearance requirements can be a problem in a crawl space.
>chuckles<
You just aren't going to give up on this baseless vendetta against Tankless Heaters, are you, Labman?
To the OP:
I have personally installed a number of Tankless Heaters in crawlspaces, and have never had the clearance issues Labman mentions.
OTOH, if we're talking about the difference between ten gallons of water, then a newer, efficient fast recovery 30 gallon tank would be a better fit for what you describe.
I have a 20 yr. old Rheem low boy 40 gallon gas hot water heater (about 36 inches high)
in my crawl space. I've found out they don't make that size anymore in 40 gallon size-only comes in 30 gallon size now. I don't know whether I should get a 30 gallon gas one or go to 40 gallon electric hot water heater. Am not handy and wondering what would be best option in regards to price, energy efficiency and being able to provide hot water for a home with 1 and 1/2 baths - only one shower/tub. The hot water heater still works but afraid it will go out one of these days. Also, not sure if I have enough electricity to support an electric one.
I'm actually having the same problem. I actually needed the 30 gallon gas water heater. I can't seem to find one that is about 40 inchess or less. I can't seem to find the Rheem model you were talking about. The only lowboy one I see that fits that height is a electric one. We all know that electric is not the way to go.
I actually wanna switch to a Tankless, but unfortunately, I was told I can't get it at my house since they are unable to connect the gas line to my meter that is located in the back of my house (all the lines are in the front). I also live in a townhouse, so it doesnt help.
if anyone can give me a solution or point me to a place that sells these shorties or lowboys under 40 inches, I would be so grateful!!!
OK Imgrowler, I got sick of your claims about tankless water heaters fitting in crawl spaces. Well maybe some. I took time to dig up the facts as anybody that can read English can. Also available in Spanish and French.
It clearly states you must have 12'' above and below the unit. With its 23 1/2'' height, that means 4 feet, far more than is available in many crawl spaces. More than the 40'' one poster says he has. Are you installing them in violation of the manufacturer's specifications? No I haven't days checking every single product on the market. Can you post a link to to a product approved for in tight spaces?
OK Imgrowler, I got sick of your claims about tankless water heaters fitting in crawl spaces. Well maybe some. I took time to dig up the facts as anybody that can read English can. Also available in Spanish and French.
It clearly states you must have 12'' above and below the unit. With its 23 1/2'' height, that means 4 feet, far more than is available in many crawl spaces. More than the 40'' one poster says he has. Are you installing them in violation of the manufacturer's specifications? No I haven't days checking every single product on the market. Can you post a link to to a product approved for in tight spaces?
>chuckles<
You silly goose, Labman.
The height/clearance requirements relate to distance from combustibles.
Just how flammable is the dirt in your crawlspace anyway, Labman?
Furthermore -- Just how difficult should it be to remove the required 8" of soil from the 40" crawlspace you mention above?
For crying out loud, Labman, would you just face up to the fact that your dogged vendetta against tankless heaters is based solely on the unimaginative yokel who couldn't think outside the box enough to engineer a system that would have worked for you?
Because that really is what this -- "This" being your dogged vendetta, is all about.
Hay, a new 30 gallon electric model would not be that bad. Electrics are allot better than they used to be, and with the price of gas going the way it is it prob wont even be any more expensive. Since the electrics are cheaper to a begin with, spend a few extra bucks on a super efficient one if you can.
Hay, a new 30 gallon electric model would not be that bad. Electrics are allot better than they used to be, and with the price of gas going the way it is it prob wont even be any more expensive. Since the electrics are cheaper to a begin with, spend a few extra bucks on a super efficient one if you can.
Replacing the gas fired tank may not be as easy as you say -- If it's an older home, and it sounds like it is, he may not have the capacity in his service panel to add an additional 220V circuit.
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