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Water Heater - RIP

Discussion in 'Home Improvement & DIY Forum' started by rotocub, May 1, 2008.

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  1. May 1, 2008 at 9:54 PM #11
    rotocub

    rotocub like cool....only dorkier

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    We'uns gots hot water again! :REDanceBanana001:

    Bought a 40-gal GE at Home Depot. Along with a set of flexible connection hoses, compression union connectors (I hope that's the right term) and some teflon tape and it's good to go. No welding/soldering or anything like that required. ~$400 for everything.
     
  2. May 2, 2008 at 8:05 AM #12
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    If one of the line/pipe joints has sprung a leak you can solder that shut. If the tank leaks forget it, buy a new one. Read the installation instructions and you can probably install it yourself. Be careful and don't electrocute yourself.
     
  3. May 2, 2008 at 1:23 PM #13
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    LOL...welding

    It's easy. I'd do it for a beer if I were in town.
     
  4. May 2, 2008 at 2:16 PM #14
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  5. May 3, 2008 at 12:04 AM #15
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    I'm sorry for your loss, rotocub. Hope things get right for you soon.
     
  6. May 3, 2008 at 12:32 AM #16
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  7. May 15, 2008 at 11:55 AM #17
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    Replaced ours yesterday. GE 50 gal, 9 yr warranty...$550 installed.
     
  8. May 15, 2008 at 12:00 PM #18
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    Had to replace ours in the office yesterday. While soldering and fluxing, they set off all the smoke alarms. Good times I tell ya.
     
  9. May 28, 2008 at 2:56 PM #19
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    I also had one the last week GE for $400, but I will install it myself :loveit:.
     
  10. May 29, 2008 at 1:57 PM #20
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    Did any of you consider the tankless water heaters before you purchased the conventional tanks?
     
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