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Author:
syakoban
Hi,
Last night the 10 year water heater let go. It's a 40 gallon unit that has supported two people, a dishwasher, and clothes washer, somewhat inadequately. It definitely has been in decline the last few years, but my wife has almost always run out of water taking her shower (??).
We have three bathrooms, so from what I've surmised so far, we fall between a 40 gal and 50 gal unit. Considering the three bathrooms (2 tubs, 1 shower) it would seem to make sense to go with the 50 gal, but I don't want to be too big either?
Any help on this?
Also, are 50 gal units taller or wider or both? I don't see an issue making this work, but if taller, I'll have to adjust the flue pipe. For code must it slope upwards from the heater to chimney?
Thanks guys!
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Author:
jimmy-o (CA)
10 gallons is about 1 1/4 cubic feet. SO a 50 gallon tank has to be that much bigger. Can be taller, or wider, or both.
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Author:
hj
quote; IT makes no difference if you go with a 40 or 50, which are about the same height. ALL the new heaters are taller than your 10 year old one.
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Author:
mr leak (CA)
I'd go 50 gal or tankless
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Author:
hj
Usually just wider.
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Author:
waukeshaplumbing (WI)
if your hoping the flue pipe will line up perfectly odds are it wont no matter what size you buy
they make 50 gallon shorties
50 gallon is a starting point for you....id recommend up'ing the temp to help your wife and her long showers...they also make fast recovery 50's for a bit more...look for the 50,000 btu burners
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