Let the Record show that "Stormin Mormon"
on or about Sun, 1 Nov 2009
07:57:48 -0500 did write/type or cause to appear in
rec.crafts.metalworking the following:
"pyotr filipivich" wrote:
Now that we've thrashed out the heater thermostat setting,
what about the hot water supply?
I'm starting to think I seriously goofed when I got a new
hot water tank, rather than go for an on demand system. I
wonder how difficult it might be to retro-fit one into the kitchen,
anyway?
I might add, by way of explanation, I'm a single guy. That
means I do the dishes every six weeks whether they need to be done
or not, laundry when the pile on the floor is all dirty clothes, and
shower only when I'm leaving the house. Not a lot of demand for
hot water, on a daily basis.

I've heard of 5 gal water heaters in RV, and trailers. I had
12 gal heater in one place I rented. Like you say, your
water needs are minimal.

My _hot_ water needs are minimal. Water for Coffee, OTOH, is the
reason I laid in the supply of bottled water. Just In Case- a Case!

Did you install gas or electric? In either case, a "water
heater blanket" is a good idea. More insulation.

Electric. I think I'm out far enough that 'gas' means 'Propane.'

And a water heater blanket sounds good ... ("Strudelmeyer - write
that down!")

pyotr

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pyotr filipivich
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