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Donna Ohl, Grady Volunteer Coordinator wrote:
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Here is what was at the store by price, UPC, FHR, ER, BTU, volume, &
warranty:
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$350, 519005, ??gal FHR, .??EF, 38K, 40gal, 9yr
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$370, 551821, ??gal FHR, .??EF, 40K, 40gal, 9yr
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Do any of these choices seem most reasonable to replace my existing 65
gallon First Hour Rating, ??EF, 40 gallon, 35,000 BTU 50" tall by 18"
diameter gas-fired shelf-mounted earthquake-strapped hot water heater?

The two above should equal or exceed the FHR of your existing heater.
That's mainly a function of BTUs, so the second of the two above will
be slightly better; of course, it'll burn a bit more gas. If that's a
concern, go with the first.


Gary

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