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    DaveZ Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 7, 2006, 03:42 PM
    Water heating system
    I am building a new home (2800 sf each level main and basement) and will be doing a manifold distribution system with PEX piping.

    With the length of the house, I was planning on a two water heater system. Both 50 gal electric plumbed in tandem.

    If this seems feasible, would I just supply the first tank with the cold water and run the outlet (hot water) into the inlet of the second tank?

    Any suggestions would be helpful. Thnxs.
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    Jun 7, 2006, 04:13 PM
    If this were my call I would divide the house into two sections and supply each section withi its own water heater. I can see no advantage to hooking the heaters in series. That wiuld make the first heater into a storge tank and put the load on number two if this is the one you'll be drawing from.

    Let me give you a option that would save you some money. 50 gallons should handle your home but if capacity is a concern go to a 80 gallon and install a 1/2" return line from the farthest branch back to a recirculating pump.
    This way you would be assured of hot water without the expense of a second heater. Good luck Tom
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