On Demand Water Heaters

[Tuckervill]

So what about the PIPES needs to be fixed up?

I have an old house with cast iron pipes. We're looking to add a master bedroom, and that will include all new systems (water, heat, a/c, water softener, but not new pipes or electrical, I hope). I know the tankless system will be expensive, but it's justifiable by not having to provide space for a water heater in a cramped space.

So what about the pipes?

And my rental house which I formerly lived in has two hot water tanks--one provides heat for one of the furnaces, too--and it was HEAVENLY to have!

Karen

[mimitabby]

they didn't seem too worried about my pipes they seemed more concerned about my GAS pipes, but after examination, they were found to be more than adequate.

[mimitabby]

Well, the heating unit was installed. The guy said "if this was mine, I would take the insulation that used to be wrapped around the old waterheater (dated 1981 btw) and fill it into the box. So i cut some out and did that before he hauled it away.

THe water comes in nice and warm, but it does seem to take longer; that's because instead of heating all night and gradually radiating somewhat up the pipe, the heater does not heat at all until you ask for it.

Tonight someone will take a bath or shower so I'll have more to report.

I cleaned that little room out, it was pretty gross, almost like outside; that's how black the dirt was that was there.

[Flybye]

Mimi - Yeah for you!! May all of your showers be heavenly warm. I really wish we could have gone the route you are going.

We have two water heaters being piggy backed and a water softener being installed today. As we speak, in fact.

Let us know how you like your shower!