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    mardin Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    #1

    Mar 12, 2009, 09:10 AM
    What size water heater do I need?
    I have one 40 gallon water heater servicing men and women restrooms with:

    Men’s restroom:
    • 2- tank top water closets
    • 1- urinal
    • 1-lavatory

    Women’s restroom:

    • 3-water closets
    • 1-lavatory

    Pastor’s restroom:

    • 1- tank top water closet
    • 1- shower
    • 1-lavatory

    I added a new restroom; for instance do I need another 40 gallon water heater?
    The new men and women restroom have the same amount of fixtures.
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    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
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    #2

    Mar 12, 2009, 12:07 PM

    You already have what you need in a 40 gallon tank. Restrooms use very little hot water, none in toilets and urinals and limited at the sink. The shower can easily be supported by one 40 gallon heater.
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    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
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    #3

    Mar 12, 2009, 12:23 PM
    Bob's correct! As it stands you have a 40 gallon heater servicing only 5 fixture units.
    Even with the new restrooms it only kicks it up to 7 fixture units. You're going to be just fine. Good luck, Tom
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    Milo Dolezal Posts: 7,192, Reputation: 523
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    Mar 12, 2009, 03:47 PM

    Just to agree with previous posts: You are just fine with one, 40gln heater.

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