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  1. Earnie

    American Water Heater?

    Anyone like to comment on American Water Heater products? I have a forty gallon which is on its 17th year of operation. I'm preparing for a replacement and would like opinions on using another AWH or possibly a Rheem.
  2. Earnie

    Electric Water Heater Heat Loop

    I have a few questions on heat traps / heat loops. Are they worth the cost to install? Which is the better option, mechanical heat trap or passive loop? I have concerns that the mechanical heat trap will restict water flow. I can not find a 1" heat trap, only 3/4 inch. Would the loop...
  3. Earnie

    Pex vs FlowGuard Gold

    I am looking into replacing the gray polybutylene plumbing in my house. This will be a DIY job since 95% of the pipe is easily accessable through a crawl space and wall hatch-ways. My question is, which is the better product, Pex or FlowGuard Gold CPVC? Labor cost and time are not issues...
  4. Earnie

    Salt Taste in Water After Regen

    I would appreciate any comments on this question. I am a new softened water user. I noticed this morning that the water has a noticeable salty taste. The controller indicates that the unit went into regeneration last night. Should the water have a noticeable salty taste after regen? I...
  5. Earnie

    Replace Old Water Heater?

    I moved into a house that has a seventeen year old electric forty gallon American Water Heater. It still appears to provide plenty of hot water for two people. Should I replace it now or wait until it fails? I have no idea if the anode was ever replaced, but since it is part of the hot...
  6. Earnie

    Softener Tank Media Quanity

    Can a .75 cubic foot softener tank hold 1.0 cubic feet of resin? If so, does this give the media enough room to expand when in regeneration? Happy Labor Day! Earnie
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