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Replacing a hot water heater. Efficiency? Jay Pique 10-22-2006
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Posted by Jay Pique on October 22, 2006, 6:09 pm


Hello,

I need to replace a hot water heater whose tank has cracked. Any
recommendations? I'm leaning towards just a straight replacement, with
a good energy rating. However, I've seen some articles on retrofit
recirculating systems, as well as "on-demand" hot water, and would like
to hear if anyone has any strong opinions. I'm willing to pay for an
efficient system provided it breaks even cost-wise over say 5 years.
Thanks.
JP


Posted by Dave Bugg on October 22, 2006, 6:18 pm


Jay Pique wrote:

> I need to replace a hot water heater whose tank has cracked. Any
> recommendations? I'm leaning towards just a straight replacement,
> with a good energy rating. However, I've seen some articles on
> retrofit recirculating systems, as well as "on-demand" hot water, and
> would like to hear if anyone has any strong opinions. I'm willing to
> pay for an efficient system provided it breaks even cost-wise over
> say 5 years. Thanks.

Gas or electric? Size of the family? Here in Douglas County, WA., where
electric power is about 1.2 cents per KW hour, I would do a straight
replacement in my household with the most efficient 60 gallon electric
heater I could find.
--
Dave
www.davebbq.com




Posted by Al Bundy on October 22, 2006, 10:55 pm


@newsfe03.lga:

> Jay Pique wrote:
>
>> I need to replace a hot water heater whose tank has cracked. Any
>> recommendations? I'm leaning towards just a straight replacement,
>> with a good energy rating. However, I've seen some articles on
>> retrofit recirculating systems, as well as "on-demand" hot water, and
>> would like to hear if anyone has any strong opinions. I'm willing to
>> pay for an efficient system provided it breaks even cost-wise over
>> say 5 years. Thanks.
>
> Gas or electric? Size of the family? Here in Douglas County, WA., where
> electric power is about 1.2 cents per KW hour, I would do a straight
> replacement in my household with the most efficient 60 gallon electric
> heater I could find.


> electric power is about 1.2 cents per KW hour,


Huh?! Is that 1.2 or .12 ???

Posted by Dave Bugg on October 23, 2006, 7:20 am


Al Bundy wrote:


>> electric power is about 1.2 cents per KW hour,

> Huh?! Is that 1.2 or .12 ???

1 point 2 cents. Douglas County has the cheapest electrical rates in the
nation. Only a fool uses natural gas for appliances around here.

--
Dave
www.davebbq.com




Posted by Al Bundy on October 23, 2006, 9:26 am


@newsfe07.lga:

> Al Bundy wrote:
>
>
>>> electric power is about 1.2 cents per KW hour,
>
>> Huh?! Is that 1.2 or .12 ???
>
> 1 point 2 cents. Douglas County has the cheapest electrical rates in the
> nation. Only a fool uses natural gas for appliances around here.
>


That's about as close to free as it can get. Just curious Dave, what is the
primary reason?

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