Hot Water Heater Issue

[toggleswitch2]

Hi Malcolm:

What is the BTU/hour input? And how many gallons does it store/contain?

40,000 BTU for 40 gallons
50,000 BTU for 50 gallons
65,000 BTU for 65 gallons

In my opinion the above is about averge. Better than that(more heat per gallon) and you have a more TOL model; Worse than that you have a BOL model.

Is the "ProMax" designation hinting as to heat input, or construction indirectly via warranty length?

 

[polkanut]

Steve,

We have flexible connections for our stove, and water heater (yellow tubing), and the same type as pictured above for our furnace. Our 11 1/2yo 40gal. Ruud w/ power vent, has a BTU/hour input of 40,000.

 

[toggleswitch2]

Thanks!

 

[laundromat]

Here,we have the tankless water heaters and have mine set at 160FThey're great but you have to maintain them and keep the residue from building up.They do save a lot of money on gas and electric expenses.Bosch being my choice because the warranty is 15 years.We sell them for $699 and can't keep them in stock.We also have a portable unit by Ecosmart that has a built in shower and hooks up to a garden hose.It uses 2 D cell batteries.A lot of campers buy them and use them in the valley where they camp.

 

[toggleswitch2]

~It uses 2 D cell batteries.

LOL IN ADDITION TO propane gas, I'm sure.

I hear the newer ones use a water-wheel to generate the igntion spark to ignite the gas.

(Look ma! A new toy with no batteries and no electricity required!)... and it's hot!

 

[mrb627]

BTU's

I will check the specs on my heater tonight and report back.

Malcolm

 

[mrb627]

Info...

My water heater is a 40 gallon 40,000 btu system.

 

[toggleswitch2]

Thanks!

 

[sudsmaster]

Yes, here in California, all gas appliances must be connected to the rigid gas pipe via a flexible connector. Brass and copper are no longer allowed; new flex connections must be stainless. And yes, water heaters by law have to be secured to the frame of the building via sturdy strapping, to prevent them from falling over in a quake and starting a fire. Water heaters in spaces where cars or flammables are stored have to be elevated off the floor on special stands (this is because the flammable fumes usually sink to the floor).