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Old 01-24-2011, 01:01 PM
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what about a tankless water heater... their a little cheaper... good reviews...
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Old 01-24-2011, 01:07 PM
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Are you prepared to pay the higher cost of a tankless? They are much more expensive than a conventional.
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Old 01-24-2011, 01:17 PM
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Dude, tankless rocks!!! It costs to set up, but it is well worth it in my book!
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Have not read the exact size of the current water heater. Before buying a new one make sure of the exact size you currently have. If the current water heater has been installed 10+ years you would probably do better to replace it.
Are you renting or do you own the place where you live? If renting, then contact the owner to repair/replace the water heater. If you own the place, then consider upgrading to a larger capacity water heater for the future.

not renting, my grandfather owns the trailer, and we live there 'rent free' as long as we 'fix it up'......
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Old 01-24-2011, 01:25 PM
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ok, clip that....... i'll probably go with one a little bigger than the current one
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Just saw "electric" not sure how well electric tankless works, especially with 110......mine is gas
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Old 01-24-2011, 01:27 PM
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they have a "hot water head" that is a shower head, and plugs into a wall.... gives you hot water when u push a button.... cheap like ~$40..... dont wanna get electrocuted...
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they have a "hot water head" that is a shower head, and plugs into a wall.... gives you hot water when u push a button.... cheap like ~$40..... dont wanna get electrocuted...
That sounds like some Cousin Eddy stuff there! Dude, really, don't go that route! That seems to be like using a fork to clean out a plugged in toaster or blow drying hair while taking a bath! Nothing good could come of this!
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Dink...electric tankless work fine. You just have to match your home's hot water demand with the proper size tankless system. There are a variety of power supply set ups for electric tankless example 110V, 120V, 208V, 220V, 240V, and 277V. Just depends on your application.
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ok, clip that....... i'll probably go with one a little bigger than the current one

Smart move....never know when you might won't to install a over sized hot tub jacuzzi in that mobile home.
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Smart move....never know when you might won't to install a over sized hot tub jacuzzi in that mobile home.

im not going to replace a 30 gallon with a 70 gallon..... if its a 20 gallon, might go one size higher...what would it hurt ? Keep in mind im only looking for advice... i have limited money, any help would be appreciated.
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i have limited money, any help would be appreciated.
doesn't everyone?

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they have a "hot water head" that is a shower head, and plugs into a wall.... gives you hot water when u push a button.... cheap like ~$40..... dont wanna get electrocuted...
that's the way I'd go, if you have a GFCI outlet




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That sounds like some Cousin Eddy stuff there!
everything goes in vernon parish
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doesn't everyone?

Not asking for Handouts....



that's the way I'd go, if you have a GFCI outlet

hmm......




everything goes in vernon parish
its actually beauregard.....



anything else i miss ??
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If you can afford it and it will fit i would go w/ no less than a 40 gal if you can get one that is 110 volts.
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If you can afford it and it will fit i would go w/ no less than a 40 gal if you can get one that is 110 volts.
Exactly! Be sure and pull measurements prior to purchase. I did NOT do this once and, of course, Lowe's was closed by the time that I got back with the wrong one! No water in the house at all that night due to the way our water supply was set up.
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20 gal. water heaters are normally 120 volt.
30 and 40 gal. water heaters are normally 240 volt.
If you upgrade, you may have to change out the breaker and wire.
40 gal. will run you close to $300.

Natural gas tankless water heater for just 1 bathroom will cost close to $700, without
installation. I just installed one in my parents house.
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why would you heat hot water? just saying
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they have a "hot water head" that is a shower head, and plugs into a wall.... gives you hot water when u push a button.... cheap like ~$40..... dont wanna get electrocuted...
Just make sure you use an extension cord with a ground and it'll be okay.
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why would you heat hot water? just saying
He said hot water tank... Just sayin...
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Maybe something to think about......?????

If upgrading to a larger hot water heater that requires 220 volts, is not a good option......maybe putting in a second smaller [20 gallon] tank could be done.

Like others suggested......check to be sure your tank is clean......and not filled up "sludge".
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