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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on April 10, 2008, 9:57 pm
> On Apr 10, 4:59=EF=BF=BDam, "Thomas G. Marshall"
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> > Ok, well having accidentally ignited what apparently is a chronic and hi=
ghly
> > thermal debate on tank vs. tankless, let's say for the moment that I am =
sold
> > on the tank option.
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> > For a gas supplied house (from town, not a propane tank), are there any
> > particularly good brands suggested in the 60 to 80 gal range?
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> > Any brands to stay away from is also appreciated information.
>
> > Thanks!!!
>
> AO Smith has a commercial condensing line, Cyclone, with scale
> cleanout panel, they cost alot, my last AO lasted 25 years. The
> Cyclone is 93-96% efficent but EF rating is only fair, I have a 90
> gallon AO for 14 units, You need recovery as in btu so an 80 gallon
> would be to much. But at $2000+ its a bite. Contact AO for their
> input.
i wonder when china will start exporting them here, no doubt they will
be lined with lead for long life:)
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