Muskingum county OhioWhere are you located?
Muskingum county OhioWhere are you located?
It says in the quote to deduct 1800 if I provide the tank. Do I need to be certified in plumbing or anything to make this repair? See the bottom inlet and outlet copper? Should I cut those In the middle and repair with crimp or shark bite or do they have to be soldered? Thanks!$6000 to install a $1200 tank is an absolute ripoff. I've changed out dozens of those, and it usually takes two or three hours. If they're wanting $3k for the tank, they're getting $1k an hour.
I never knew I had that option. Thanks!Is there some reason you can't rip it all out and replace with a 199K water heater? I don't know that it would save you any money, but would alleviate the concern over your remaining 17 year old boiler. You could probably sell it and get a little something for it.
I did that at all of my washes, mostly just to gain floor space. Eliminating the boiler inspector was just an added bonus.I never knew I had that option. Thanks!
I don't know what your city/state requires. I was never licensed and did it anyway. Only certain things need permits and inspection like an ASME certified pressure vessel or repair/maintenance on a backflow preventer. Replacing a component like a regular storage tank doesn't even get noticed.Do I need to be certified in plumbing or anything to make this repair?
I would solder in copper/brass unions. There are three in place to easily unhook the tank, and you could cut the two lower pipes to remove and replace the tank. If you're really lucky and things line up, you can just screw the fittings back into the tank and reconnect the pipes. If the lower two don't line up, cut the pipes behind the elbows on the right, then you can angle and extend as needed. You could probably do everything with Shark Bite fittings.Do I need to be certified in plumbing or anything to make this repair? See the bottom inlet and outlet copper? Should I cut those In the middle and repair with crimp or shark bite or do they have to be soldered? Thanks!
What "would" I do? I had a boiler and storage tank. I replaced the boiler with an instantaneous, and replaced the storage tank.... What would you do?
BS. Sorry to be harsh, but this is about as simple a job as it could be. Man up and do it. Lots of help available here, just ask.I probably can’t do the job by myself though.
You’re right. I probably can do it myself. If I can use shark bite or crimp fittings, then yes, I can. The hard part will be precariously balancing it on the blocks. I think I should put several more down. ThanksWhat "would" I do? I had a boiler and storage tank. I replaced the boiler with an instantaneous, and replaced the storage tank.
BS. Sorry to be harsh, but this is about as simple a job as it could be. Man up and do it. Lots of help available here, just ask.
Plumb in a bypass, use cold water for the wash while you get the storage tank sorted out, save yourself $6000 and learn how to solder at the same time. If the boiler dies later, then deal with that later. (fyi, those raypack boilers last forever)
No, but owning a wash and working on these things will get you the skill and confidence to do more of your own stuff down the road.Do I need to be certified in plumbing or anything to make this repair? So
I went to a plumbing supply place last week and a plumber overheard my conversation. He followed me to the wash and called the aforementioned supply store and told them to set out two dielectric union gaskets and two 1 1/2 propress fittings and he would stop by and press them for free. Monday I picked up the fittings and had the tank in and ready! I ended up unhooking one line at the taco pump and only had one cut to make. Being the introvert that I am, i ordered a 1 1/2” shark bite and had it within 24hrs to my door. So maybe it’ll fail. I don’t know. If those pro press machines would make hydraulic hose ends, I’d buy one myself. But in the meantime…Hot dog hot dog hot diggity dog. Oh toodles.SharkBites are Mickey Mouse fittings for this job. Go to a plumbing supply and buy pro-press fittings and rent the press tool for the day. You won’t be sorry. If you don’t know what I’m talking about watch a couple of YouTube videos.
I installed electronic anode rods never have to worry about it again.Remember to change the anode rod(s) in the tank every two years.
please explain the electric anode rods. Link?I installed electronic anode rods never have to worry about it again.
And does what?Sure the Electronic Anode Rod that I use basically is a titanium rod with a low voltage transformer that creates a current.