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Water heaters

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When it rains, it pours. Now I need to replace the water heater. Was wondering why the hot water was only warm. With the garage full furniture (daughter's). I was not able to see the leaking water heater. Took a look notice a little water, also notice the pilot light was not lite. After moving half the furniture, I saw a major leak (ouch! :mad: ). Called Lowes, they want $229 to install, and I will have to get the permit, Home Depot want $218 and I need to get the permit. They are stating about three days before I can get it installed. I am thinking about getting a tankless water heater. With seven individuals in the house, no hot water is going to be a problem. :(

Why do I need a permit. I guess I will calling the city in the morning. Hopefully I can get this done, as soon as possible.
 
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It just occurred to me I guess, I won't be looking at new Apple hardware this year. :(

But Panther is in my budget. :)
 
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wow man, thats no good :-\ but atleast you can get ur panther
 
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I've read not so good things about tankless water heaters. It seems you run out of hot water when other things that require water are used. IE : Cold water in the shower when you flush your toilet.

I would go to www.doityourself.com and do a little reading. They have a great forum there.

Also check out servicemagic.com for finding people to do work for you.
 
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Thanks Emrys for the suggestions. I have a friend that can install the water heater. So my plan has changed, I will get a regular water heater but larger. My doing that I can get it installed today, instead of a couple of days. :)

The women in the house will be happy. :)
 
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congrats
 
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What kind are you getting? I hear the Marathon are the best to get.
 
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Okay, all is good now. My friend install a regular water heater. I decided to upgrade from a forty gallon to a fifty gallon. I did not go with the tankless water heater, because my friend could not install it. The old style he could install today, the other would take several days. Since I have several women in the house I chose the old style heater.

So, it looks like it will be a while, before I will be able to get the Apple computer with the 64 bit processor. :(
 
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Yeah ! We men don't need warm water ! But women on the other hand... :)

I have a couple of them running around in my house. I know what you're talking about... :)

cheers
 

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