monger Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Anyone have a recommendation for a 50gal. tank? Installation company? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Are you sure you need a new one or do you just need a new "cold water dip tube" (about $100 installed)?! I ask b/c most people think they need a whole new unit when all they need is a dip tube... P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Mine is 21 years old and I'm starting to get nervous.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 A buddy of mine is a plumber and does good work. I'll send you a PM with his contact info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Wow! That's impressive! And I bet you don't drain out the sediment at least once a year like you are supposed to, either (like 99.9% of people - including me)! P Mine is 21 years old and I'm starting to get nervous.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollyy Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 BRADFORD WHITE MAKES THE MOST RELIABLE TANK ON THE MARKET THESE DAYS. BUT BE CAREFUL OF WHO YOU CHOOSE TO INSTALL IT, STAY AWAY FROM THE GUYS WITH THE GIANT YELLOW PAGE ADDS! IF YOU HAVE A WATER SOFTNER, THEY USUALLY CAUSE A HOT WATER TO FAIL IN HALF THE NORMAL TIME. BUT SWITCHING FROM SODIUM BASED CRYSTALS TO POTASSIUM BASED CRYSTALS WILL CORRECT THAT PROBLEM. YOU CAN READ ABOUT IT ON naturesown.com . I'M A PLUMBER SO IF YOU HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO P.M. ME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayhad Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Tripliod as a pro what do you think about Giant tanks? At a supplier I was told the Giants are the most effecient.... did I get douped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roast Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 BRADFORD WHITE MAKES THE MOST RELIABLE TANK ON THE MARKET THESE DAYS. BUT BE CAREFUL OF WHO YOU CHOOSE TO INSTALL IT, STAY AWAY FROM THE GUYS WITH THE GIANT YELLOW PAGE ADDS! IF YOU HAVE A WATER SOFTNER, THEY USUALLY CAUSE A HOT WATER TO FAIL IN HALF THE NORMAL TIME. BUT SWITCHING FROM SODIUM BASED CRYSTALS TO POTASSIUM BASED CRYSTALS WILL CORRECT THAT PROBLEM. YOU CAN READ ABOUT IT ON naturesown.com . I'M A PLUMBER SO IF YOU HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO P.M. ME. I am interested to know your opinion on tankless hot water systems. Are todays systems pretty good, or are you best to wait a few years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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