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Posted by Bob F on October 24, 2006, 9:15 pm
>
> I don't know why folks quote that old saw: "electric is 100%
> efficient". It's a meaningless statement.
Except in the fact that 100% of the energy you pay for is used
to heat. As opposed to gas, for instance, where some of the heat
goes up the chimney.
>
> Electric usage for resistance heating may well be 100% efficient at
> the end user site but that doesn't take into account the large losses
> at the power plant, the distribution system, house wiring losses,
> etc.
OK - I'll give you the house wiring losses - not much there.
>
> These combined losses are among the reasons why electric resistance
> heating of anything is generally more expensive than natural gas,
> unless the electric source is hydro or subsidized.
>
> Doug
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Posted by Nova on October 22, 2006, 8:46 pm
Jay Pique wrote:
> 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
>
> From - Sun
See:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/home-garden/heating-cooling-air/waterheater-tips-205-gas-hot-water-heater-electric-hot-water-heater/overview/index.htm
--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
novasys@verizon.net
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Posted by DamnYankee on October 22, 2006, 8:49 pm
Jay Pique wrote:
> 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
Marathon.
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Posted by James \"Cubby\" Culbertson on October 22, 2006, 9:08 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
>
You may want to check out:
http://www.waterheaterrescue.com/pages/WHRpages/English/Longevity/the-right-hot-water-heater.html
Of course they're trying to sell their product, but it appears they offer
some decent advice. I too am thinking I'll be replacing soon so found this
website.
Cheers,
cc
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Posted by papadoo1@gmail.com on October 22, 2006, 9:17 pm
HERE'S SOME PROS & CONS OF TANKLESS W/HEATERS:
http://www.chilipepperapp.com/tankless.htm
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James "Cubby" Culbertson wrote:
> > 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
> >
>
> You may want to check out:
>
http://www.waterheaterrescue.com/pages/WHRpages/English/Longevity/the-right-hot-water-heater.html
>
> Of course they're trying to sell their product, but it appears they offer
> some decent advice. I too am thinking I'll be replacing soon so found this
> website.
> Cheers,
> cc
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