jmoser
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I am replacing my 1999 40gal NG WH, and its located in a closet. I'm trying to plan how the new tank will fit.
the biggest challenge is going to be that the new TPR valve will be higher from the ground than the one on my old tank. So connecting the new TPR to the existing pipe isn't going to be "plug and play".
#1--Can I use a 3/4" flexible tubing to make that connection? currently it is 3/4" rigid copper, and I will need to reconfigure that pipe if it has to be rigid. Flexible would be so much easier.
#2--I'm looking at going with a Rheem Fury. Haven't checked exactly which models are available locally, but I want to buy locally, not online, if I can. From reading in this forum, I was planning to go with a standard 6yr warranty model. People talk about buying the Rheem Fury with the extended protection warranty--and they say that that Rheem ships better anodes, which the homeowner installs (replacing the original ones) before installing the tank. ??? does this make any sense? would you recommend it?
I'm pretty happy getting 14 years on my current WH which was an American Water Heater Proline from HDepot, with no problems at all...
I appreciate your expert advice...
the biggest challenge is going to be that the new TPR valve will be higher from the ground than the one on my old tank. So connecting the new TPR to the existing pipe isn't going to be "plug and play".
#1--Can I use a 3/4" flexible tubing to make that connection? currently it is 3/4" rigid copper, and I will need to reconfigure that pipe if it has to be rigid. Flexible would be so much easier.
#2--I'm looking at going with a Rheem Fury. Haven't checked exactly which models are available locally, but I want to buy locally, not online, if I can. From reading in this forum, I was planning to go with a standard 6yr warranty model. People talk about buying the Rheem Fury with the extended protection warranty--and they say that that Rheem ships better anodes, which the homeowner installs (replacing the original ones) before installing the tank. ??? does this make any sense? would you recommend it?
I'm pretty happy getting 14 years on my current WH which was an American Water Heater Proline from HDepot, with no problems at all...
I appreciate your expert advice...
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