I have an 80 gal. Ruud electrical unit that's been trouble free for 25+
years. I'd guess all things being equal, comparing empty weights of the
units might imply a heavier gauge tank.


"Existential Angst" wrote in message
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Awl --

Apropos of the recent threads on anodes, tank/tankless, etc, what are the
alternatives to running off to HD/Sears on the day my water heater goes?
Are there water heaters out there that are demonstrably superior to
others? Review sources? Can they be shipped in a timely way?

Consumer reports has ratings... but they hold them back.... an otherwise
good discussion.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/w...ying-guide.htm
Inybody got the ratings?

More discussion he
http://www.consumersearch.com/water-...-water-heaters

Ahm thinkin electric -- but even with the better thermodynamics, more
expensive, fuel-wise, apparently.
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EA