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Is a tank-less water heater feasible for a family of 6 in 2010?

Water Heaters — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:32:07 +0000

we are looking at water heater options,. solar vs tank and tank-less, i see alot of people posting about this from 3 years ago, but nothing current. any input?

I have a Bosch tankless water heater that will not light?

Water Heaters — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:02:12 +0000

The unit has been sitting in the attick for 3 years untouched. House has not been lived in. It’s giving an EA blinking trouble code. So far I have never seen it operate correctly at all. Model # is GWH 635 ESN Serial # is FD 684 00137. Any feedback would be helpfull.

do you think my pets are happy?

Water Heaters — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:19:05 +0000

I LOVE my pets and they are everything to me BUT sometimes I sit and wonder if there life would be better if i never came along. I have a 1 and a half year old beagle x pug mix. He gets 2 walks a day and I play ball with him in the living room. He sleeps on the couch and bed and gets fed twice a day and gets 3 milk bones a day HOWEVER he is poorly trained and I feel like I am failing him. He runs out the door and wont let me catch him. He jumps on people at the door and barks at EVERYTHING. I am surprised he doesn’t bark at his own shadow! I bought him a training harness for walks and I bought him a training collor for his barking. I want to take him to the trainers this summer. He is NOT fixed but my mom never gets around to it(I am 16). We have had him a year and he has only been to the vets 3 times and I dont feel like thats enough. When I tell my mom he needs to go she says she will make a appointment but she never gets to it.

I also have a cat. We have had her 9 years. I love her alot. She has 2 kitty towers and a cardboard boxs she loves to hid in HOWEVER I feel like she doesnt get enough attention. I only pet her when she comes to me which isnt very often. Somedays I dont even see her:( She sleeps with my mom every night. This is the worst part. She hasnt been to the vets in 3 years! She only goes for her shots and never check ups. When I tell my mom about the appointments she forgets to call. She is spayed.

I also have 2 turtles. They are res. One is the size of a quarter and one is the size of a 50 cent peice.They share a 20 gallon long tank. They have a 40 gallon filter. They have the needed lights and I put reptisafe in the water. They also get dr turtle which helps there shell. They get feeder fish and commercial food. They have a basking spot and they each have there own fake plant to hid in.

I have 3 hermit crabs. They have 4 inchs of sand, a heater, 3 dishs of water(2 fresh and 1 salt) and 4 sponges. They have a hut to hid in and they have 2 climbing toys. There tank is a 10 gallon.

Lastly I have a syrian hammy. Its my newest pet. It is in a 10 gallon. It has a hiddy house, a wheel, food dish, water bottle, toiet paper tube and a salt lick. I feed it walmart brand hammy food. It gets veggies as a treat everyonce in a while. I also give it 1 milkbone every 2 weeks. I hear it helps trim there teeth. I attacks me and doesnt want to be picked up so i let it run in the ball twice a week or so but it spends the rest of the time in its cage. I clean the cage once a week.

So do you think they are happy and what can i do to make there lifes happier?
my hemies have 6 spare shells!
my cat doesnt like cat toys and I am a HUGE animal lover. I am a voleenter at my local animal shelter and I am acually working at a festible for them tomarrow:) There is NO WAY I am getting rid of any of my babys so thats not a option!

Hot water heater element replacement help…?

Water Heaters — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:37:17 +0000

I have a 60 Gallon Giant electric hot water heater. The bottom element has burnt out. I tried to replace it this past weekend, but ran into a snag when I tried to remove the old element. Basically, the element looks to be held into place by 4 large bolts (which are easily removable), but I ran into trouble when I tried to remove it because it won’t budge! It looks like a steel plate, with a plastic rectangular piece on the front of it where the hot wire connectors attach.
I thought that I could simply pull this piece out and the element would be attached to it, but it won’t move and I don’t want to apply too much pressure to it for fear of breaking it. The tank is only 3 years old, but of course, I can’t find the receipt for it so the warranty is no good
Does anyone have any experience with replacing these elements? Do I need a special tool to reef the old one out of there? The manual is of no help of course because it just says ‘remove element’…
Thanks in advance!

Are electric or propane water heaters cheaper to operate?

Water Heaters — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:29:07 +0000

I live in a rural area in Texas and electric and propane are the only options. I use to think propane is cheaper, but I only use it for one appliance, my water heater, and it is about 0-00 a year depending upon the price of propane (.40/gal currently in my area). I realize electric water heaters will make my electric bill higher, but I can’t imagine it exceeding my current propane costs for the year. I am considering to get a electric water heater and thus go all electric, and was wondering ifanyone had the same or different opinions so that I can make an informed decision. Fyi, I do eventually plan to convert my house to solar maybe 3 years from now, but I want to decide on whether to stay with propane or go with a electric water heater now.

Gas water heater or water-on-demand heater?

Water Heaters — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:16:50 +0000

I built a new house 3 years ago. It has (2) 50 gallon (propane) water heaters. The propane bills were 0 a month for hot water only! No other uses of propane. I took one water heater off line, and lowered the water temperature coming from the water heater, the bills are still 0-0 a month…JUST FOR HOT WATER!!!!

I am considering converting over to the hot water on demand system. How can I compare the costs of the two systems. I know how many gallons of propane I use monthly, how many watts would that be?

Can a natural gas water heater crack, rust, or be damaged by wrapping insulation around it?

Water Heaters — Sat, 22 May 2010 04:56:48 +0000

I was told by someone that the insulation around the water heater caused it to sweat and rust at the bottom. This is the reason why the water heater is leaking.
Any information would be very grateful. I am having an arguement with the company who came and insulated my home. This company wrapped the water heater saying it would help. The water heater is about 13 years old and still looks brand new except for the rusting that is now on the bottom which wasn’t there before the insulation.
Thanks for any help!!
The insulation has been on the water heater about 2 or 3 years.
Who should I vote for? Everyone gave about the same answer that it needs to be replaced.
So, I don’t have an option to choose everyone as best answer. Good luck all in the voting!!!

Rinnai tankless hot water heater?

Water Heaters — Thu, 06 May 2010 05:42:57 +0000

I recently moved into a home with a tankless water heater. When my husband or I take a shower, the water goes from boiling hot to freezing cold and back again several times without touching the tap handle. Does anyone know what the problem is or how to fix it? It is a relatively new system (3 years) and was recently inspected. The temp is set on 125 degrees F.

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