On Jun 6, 6:12*am, Nate Nagel wrote:
On 06/05/2011 10:44 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:



wrote
I DID consider getting an electronic pilot light
unit instead of a standing pilot, but I would have had to order it in.

That is of questionable value too. If the pilot is keeping the water
hot, little is wasted.

Also, standing pilot is nice when the power goes out; you can still take
a hot shower.

nate


and water heater standing pilots have tiny flames using very little
gas, till heat is called for, believe its called 2 stage ignition, and
whats burned by the pilot helps keep the water warm..... new tanks
insulation is much better than older ones too.

take note tankless manufacturers claim very long life, but their
warranties are actually shorter than many tank type heaters.

when a tankless fails you have zero hot water. and a soophiscated
device probably requiring pro service and perodic flushing to remove
sediment.

I dont mind investing 30 bucks a year in a 12 year tank type heater
knowing i will likely never have to do a thing to it besides replace
it at end of life........

well i probably should wash dust off the outer case
perodically.........