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Old 12-25-2013, 10:56 AM
 
Location: Epping,NH
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It would be great if a tankless could replace both
The tankless I've seen are located in the basement near the gas line. But you have to determine the possible flow rate needed by both units. You may still need two separate units.

Read this..

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The common issue I was told about was the electronics while advanced constantly needed support and resetting to operate properly. I'd look over all the units before investing.
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Old 12-25-2013, 11:38 AM
 
Location: Mount Laurel
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If you do decide to go tankless, make sure you get the one that meets requirement for $500 rebate. There are additional federal incentives as well.
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Old 12-25-2013, 07:01 PM
 
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Good input and links. Thx
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Old 12-25-2013, 07:18 PM
 
Location: New Jersey
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I have a tankless and it is great.....but ok, here comes the "but". During Sandy in the old house we had a 40 gallon gas tank and we still had hot water. With a tankless system, no power means no hot water.
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Old 12-25-2013, 07:34 PM
 
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I have a tankless and it is great.....but ok, here comes the "but". During Sandy in the old house we had a 40 gallon gas tank and we still had hot water. With a tankless system, no power means no hot water.
Many modern tank water heaters will not work without electricity either. Since the powered anode rods need electricity they started moving to electric starters rather than having a pilot light on constantly.

During Sandy, with the help of our generator, we had warm water.
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Old 12-25-2013, 07:44 PM
 
Location: Ridgewood
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Many modern tank water heaters will not work without electricity either. Since the powered anode rods need electricity they started moving to electric starters rather than having a pilot light on constantly.
Which water heaters come with powered anode rods? I've only seen them as an aftermarket device.
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Old 12-25-2013, 07:50 PM
 
Location: NJ
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Many modern tank water heaters will not work without electricity either. Since the powered anode rods need electricity they started moving to electric starters rather than having a pilot light on constantly.

During Sandy, with the help of our generator, we had warm water.
yeah, my hot water heater wasn't working when the power went out from sandy. I had hot water via cooking a big pot of water on my stove and showering with it.
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Old 12-25-2013, 07:56 PM
 
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Which water heaters come with powered anode rods? I've only seen them as an aftermarket device.
It wouldn't be the powered anode rods, but the ultra-high-efficiency heaters which need power to vent the exhaust. Those wouldn't be safe to run with the power off.
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Old 12-25-2013, 08:16 PM
 
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Which water heaters come with powered anode rods? I've only seen them as an aftermarket device.
ENERGY STAR® Qualified Gas Water Heater | Whirlpool PCG2J5040T3NOV-100

It's available at Lowes.
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Old 12-26-2013, 08:18 AM
 
Location: Epping,NH
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Which water heaters come with powered anode rods
Pilot lights are long gone. Tanksless need a current to power the electronics. The issue is some cheaper generators can fry those electronics as they can those of a heating unit.
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