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Default Gas water heater, tank vs tankless

Can I get some opinions on which way to go here? Home is 3 1/2 baths, 4
occupants (so max of two showers running @ once)

tank water heater would need to be power vented, so 50gal is in the $900
range, tankless could be moved to where water main enteres the house, so
direct vent would be the way to go which puts it just a little more ($1k to
$1,200). What size gas line do the extra btu's of a tankless model require?
the line from outside is about 60', mostly straight.

Information, experience, (especially with specific brands with the tankless)
positives and negatives are all welcome. I know I'm going with gas, but I'm
just not sure which type of water heater to get.

tia,

jc


 
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