Size Water Heater

ARIF1234 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Dec 2, 2007, 06:56 AM

Sizing of water heaters

speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939

Eternal Plumber

Dec 2, 2007, 07:40 AM

A 40 gallon water heater is the normal size for the average family. Regards, Tom

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