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Auggie

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6. The biggest issues I'm facing are the dedicated gas line and proper chimney ...

Reply to unhappycamper (Original post)

Thu Jan 3, 2013, 08:10 PM

Jan 2013

required code in California. It's not a simple fix to put it where the current tank is.

I'd love to go tankless but it will require a dedicated gas line and new chimney -- $$$. If I install it on the other side of the house it will be easier and cheaper to install but the wait for hot water to the bathroom will be longer.

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Does anyone here have experience with Tankless Hot Water heaters? [View all] unhappycamper Jan 2013 OP

I spoke with a plumber about these, who told me to consider whether or not I would want to be hlthe2b Jan 2013 #1

I got a gas tankless Rinnai (sp?) put in about 4 years ago and love it. CurtEastPoint Jan 2013 #2

I have experience with electric THWH's... ret5hd Jan 2013 #3

LOVE it. we have had it for 5 yrs or more. hard water, we were replacing water heater often. seabeyond Jan 2013 #4

FYI - You will need to know if you have enough gas pressure, if you go with a gas model. ehrnst Jan 2013 #5

The biggest issues I'm facing are the dedicated gas line and proper chimney ... Auggie Jan 2013 #6

Thanks everyone! unhappycamper Jan 2013 #7

When my gas water heater died, I found it was impossible to get a replacement of struggle4progress Jan 2013 #8

I dont, but Ive been curious quakerboy Jan 2013 #9