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    Dave Loewer Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 3, 2006, 09:13 AM
    Low boy hot water tank
    Dear Sirs: I need a new lowboy hot water tank. It has to be 48" or less
    I can't find one. Can you help ?
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    Jan 3, 2006, 09:31 AM
    The lowboys used to be standard stock at Lowe's and Home Depot, but around here are not anymore... but they can order one for you no problem. They're only a bit more expensive than the typical size since they're not in demand as much.
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    Jan 3, 2006, 12:03 PM
    Hey Dave,

    Rick was just a little mistaken. Lowe's might have just what you're looking for.
    How about a 47 gallon, 31 1/2" tall and 26 " diameter lo-boy water heater?
    Check it out at, http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...45V&lpage=none
    Good luck, Tom
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    Jan 3, 2006, 12:10 PM
    We do use that one and this one in many of our apartments, but neither of the two Lowe's near us stock it standard. We have to order them as needed...
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