Love this guy, he's the Scotty Kilmer of plumbing. Thanks for all the great advice Pop.
@barenekid9695 Жыл бұрын
Kilmer is a Fraud .
@TheresaPigula2 ай бұрын
😂 yup.
@KL4life Жыл бұрын
Mr Grumpy Plumber thank you for saying we can do it because us DIYers thrive on channels like this. Beers to you!!! 😂
@mikepoint471710 ай бұрын
Great advice on the large on demand, after speaking with the technician he mentioned to me the price difference is peanuts, so big or go home . Cheers 🇨🇦
@anthonyhitchings10519 күн бұрын
We have a 1.5 year old Rheem Super High Efficiency indoor tankless, its working well so far. Our "closet" has a great supply of combustion air so I am (finally) going to run a single exhaust pipe (2" PVC) up through the old (large) roof vent opening. Our condensate is alkaline, we do not need to treat the condensate with lime. We included the extra valving for flushing. This allowed us to use a simple condensate pump to push the condensate to a nearby utility sink. It replaced a Bosch non-electric tankless unit that lasted well over 25 years. The big thing was using Sharkbite fittings when we redid all the piping (from a prior hack job). This new heater weighed over 80 Lbs empty!!
@retired4337 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the quick reply. You're a good man Mr. Grumpy!
@grandpied5 ай бұрын
I like grumpy people and grumpy plumbers are even better. Greetings from the west coast.
@phillyfathead Жыл бұрын
Yo the grumpy guy is not following the script 😂🤣😆, great video!
@retired4337 Жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on the Navien combo unit for hot water domestic supply and hot water for the heating of the home's baseboard heating? My daughters house had one (about 10 years ago) and the heating of the house overrided the domestic hot water usuage. If the heat was on in the winter and you wanted to wash the dishes, you very often had no hot water until the heating of the house was satisified.
@TheGrumpyPlumber Жыл бұрын
In California the Navien combo unit is very popular when using with in-floor radiation and domestic water. If you live in a cold climate, I would not recommend the combo unit. I wouldn’t even recommend it in California. The Navien has really improved but I would recommend two separate units.
@gusty60 Жыл бұрын
I have heard a lot of people complain about the noise. They are not loud but they still make noise that most people don't expect.
@brittblanton8342 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great information Jim👍
@The4Crawler Жыл бұрын
Great video. I initially considered going to the largest capacity tankless unit I could find. But as I looked into it, I found that a larger unit would increase the installation cost dramatically over a more modest sized unit for my 2 bath house. I also looked into other factors that influenced installation issues, so be sure to consider the entire installed system cost, not just the cost of the heater. I covered my selection process in a video titled "My Tankless Water Heater Selection Process". I think my tankless unit has already paid for the added cost of it, over putting in a new tank type heater, since it was installed in 2017. In fact, with this "California Climate Credit" program, I've not paid a gas bill since 2018. One note for folks that live in affected air quality districts in California (SF Bay Area for sure), there's a proposed regulation banning the sale of new gas fired water heaters of any type starting in 2027. So if you're thinking of installing one in the future, keep that in mind. I plan on purchasing a spare unit, just in case something goes wrong with it 10+ years from now.
@BG-xr5biАй бұрын
Smart move! Or just move to Canada better lol
@Slick.4436 ай бұрын
I love the savings on gas it has saved me 250 gallons basically a one tank a year instead of two . The greenhouse people will love this less emissions 🙂👍
@ChalkySac19 күн бұрын
Nice video. Thanks for taking the time to share with us. I have a question I can not seem to find the answer to. I have an existing old powervent water heater that has gone bad and I am installing a Rheem tankless. I am installing it in a open basement. I plan to use the existing 3in PVC vent for the exhaust but the exterior wall is 40ft away. Do you know if it is ok to draw the air from the basement? Or do you think it would cause issues? And if I have to run a intake pipe does it have to be the same length as the exhaust? I am not sure how long the existing exhaust pipe is because it goes up through a few floors above.
@TheGrumpyPlumber18 күн бұрын
@@ChalkySac every time I have installed a Rinnai, (Rheem tankless are made by Rinnai), it required a stainless steel vent. A Rinnai vent is a double wall vent and it exhausts the air and supplies the intake air in the same pipe. With a Navien tankless, you have a perfect PVC vent and you can take the inlet air from the basement. Your situation would definitely cause issues because a Rheem/Rinnai vent uses the same pipe for vent and intake air. They don’t want you using a PVC pipe. I recommend you take the Rheem back and find one that uses PVC venting.
@ChalkySac18 күн бұрын
@TheGrumpyPlumber Thanks for replying. The model I purchased is for pvc. They have one that is for metal venting but this is not that one. This has a pipe for intake and a seperate one for exhaust.
@TheGrumpyPlumber18 күн бұрын
@ then, yes, pull the intake air from the basement. Thanks for your clarification.
@sheendpianistconcerts2605 Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Good afternoon Mr Jim ! I am a first time RV owner. I need to change my toilet bowl and was recommended to buy DOMETIC 320…I read TOTO toilet bowl is the best that I have seen but don’t know if Toto can be used in an RV? So far, I have watch over 30 videos already and so far I am convinced you are the best experienced, best knowledge and I will not go against your ideas …because I am just a pianist totally no knowledge as to what to buy…I checked all your videos I did not find anything mentioned about RV toilets…please help your new subscriber here because I am like a blind pianist at least I can close my eyes and play piano but toilet I can not even close or open my eyes because it looks all the same to me physically…please help me of any ideas what brand and model I should buy for 2006 KEYSTONE SPRINGDALE model 298-29 ft…I really appreciate your input before I make mistake in buying…also, can I use a TOTO to my RV? And what model do you recommend? Thank you!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@TheGrumpyPlumber Жыл бұрын
It’s going to take me a day but I promise I’ll get back to you.
@TheGrumpyPlumber Жыл бұрын
I would recommend a Toto toilet either round or elongated bowl for your RV. You can buy either one in comfort height. First thing you need to know is the measurements for the correct size. You need to measure from the center of the toilet bolts on the floor to the wall. If there is trim, add for the trim. Toilet bowls come in three sizes, 10”, 12”, 14”. That’s the dimensions from the toilet bolts to the wall. The most common is 12”. When you use a regular house toilet in an RV, it drains into a holding tank that you probably need to drain once a week. Make sure the valve from the holding tank to the sewer is not left open. You do not want to drain it directly to the sewer. You must hold it in the holding tank until it is necessary to drain. The Toto toilet I would recommend is the Toto Drake. Any porcelain toilet will work. I hope this helps you. Let me know if you have any other questions. I got this information from my brother who is a big RV guy and a retired plumber. P.S. I have more plumbing experience than he does, and he’s older!
@sheendpianistconcerts2605 Жыл бұрын
@@TheGrumpyPlumber 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Thank you so much for your advice and your brother’s input. We will measure the distance from the wall and check the TOTO’s DRAKE model if it fits…I read most of TOTO’s drake model and so far all recommended this model to their homes. I haven’t read any review of anyone putting a TOTO toilet to RV . I did watch the video where he used a home glacier toilet to a customer RV…I will check LOWE’s or HOME DEPOT for this TOTO DRAKE MODEL…your advised is seriously considered and will be going to check asap because I truly trust you and your brother …sheend’pianist 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@fjcoughlin5 күн бұрын
very helpful, thank you.
@FurrKnight Жыл бұрын
My current NG water heater is a standard 4-year-old one but since I'm doing a remodel and after this video I am seriously considering going tankless as the updated shower is double the size and will have dual shower heads and wands on opposite sides + a bench and all the walls will be porcelain tile, I want to make it into a spa-like experience and never have to worry about hot water running out. My question is: The current water heater is inside the 2 car garage, this is a one-story house, the vent of the current water heater was annexed to the old HVAC (replaced with heat pumps) exhaust and is (metal). Is it going to be really expensive to make the switch? Thank you for the video
@TheGrumpyPlumber Жыл бұрын
The only pipe you need to take to the outside is the exhaust pipe. That’s the requirement on the Navien and it can’t be any longer than 30 feet and it’s 2” PVC pipe. It must be sloped to the outside. Can you install the tankless outdoors? One good feature of the Navien is you can have circulation without adding a return pipe. The combustible air pipe doesn’t need to be run outside because it’s big enough to draw air from the garage. You’ll never run out of water with an on demand. A true spa experience.
@ChuckP25. Жыл бұрын
Hey Jim - Thanks for the info. My current conventional gas W/H uses a metal flue. If I get a Navien, do I need to install a PVC flue? Can I slide the PVC flue inside the metal flue? Thumbs up.
@TheGrumpyPlumber Жыл бұрын
You will need a 2” PVC vent. If the old flue goes straight up, it’s very easy to install.
@bklynwam3 ай бұрын
Great video! Would you please address navien combo boilers heat exchange gas or other leak issue? It was often discussed on different forums and you tube. Have they been able to fix that, since you are recommending them?
@TheGrumpyPlumber3 ай бұрын
@@bklynwam i have not worked on any of these Navien combination heaters because they are fairly rare here in our California climate. I’ve asked a couple of contractors if they had problems and one said minor problems and the other guy said no problems. Sorry I don’t have more information for you but will keep checking.
@bklynwam2 ай бұрын
@ thanks for sharing your input because I’ve been following Combi boiler installation and repairs on KZbin and came across some issues related to leaking carbon monoxide or dripping condensation from the exchanger.
@55azguy Жыл бұрын
Good morning guys, should you still get one with all electric homes.
@TheGrumpyPlumber Жыл бұрын
If I had an all electric home and natural gas at the house, I would probably put in an on demand gas heater. There are now new electric on demand heaters out there. I’m looking into them because they sound good. I spoke to one manufacturer who is sending me information.
@the_original_landcruisers7 ай бұрын
@@TheGrumpyPlumber Did you ever get the information on the electric on-demand HWH unit? If so, what is your take?
@TheGrumpyPlumber7 ай бұрын
@@the_original_landcruisers I went online and looked up electric on demand heaters and a lot of installation depends on the electrical panel in your home. The bigger units take three 240 breakers, one for each element. I’ve never installed one. There are videos out there showing some different brands and how to install. If I had an all electric or all solar house, I definitely would get one.
@TheGrumpyPlumber7 ай бұрын
@@the_original_landcruisers I went online and looked up electric on demand heaters and a lot of installation depends on the electrical panel in your home. The bigger units take three 240 breakers, one for each element. I’ve never installed one. There are videos out there showing some different brands and how to install. If I had an all electric or all solar house, I definitely would get one.
@PennyCertificates10 ай бұрын
I appreciate your info. I have a question. Is there a particular kitchen faucet style (one handle or two handles) that is better for a tankless hot water heater to kick on? Or should it not make any difference?
@TheGrumpyPlumber10 ай бұрын
Should not make any difference. Once you turn on a hot water side of a faucet, the heater comes on.
@robertwoodworth94638 ай бұрын
In 2006 I installed a noritz 1st line of commercial tankless heater from plumbing supply $900+ $250 for double wall stainless venting, after 8 yrs copper heat exchanger started leaking. Ten year warranty on exchanger but would’ve had to pay labor. So I bought a new noritz heater with stainless steel 2 stage burners (latest and greatest) $2000+ paid a recommended plumber $500+ for install. After 3 yrs internal recirculating pump started leaking. Pump covered,paid same plumber $300 labor. Plumber normally sells navien tankless , said I wasted my money on internal recirculating pump. Said I didn’t need it. I took my water softener out 6 yrs ago because I had drain it out my yard which killed the grass. Installed scale watcher descaler . This really does work, but had-to clean aerators quite a bit until the last yr or so. I also have a spin on scale filter before the heater. I’m on a well and I don’t want soft water on my drinking water but would it be a good idea to install a small Water Boss softener before my tankless heater? I do have flush valves on the heater (flush once a yr) . My problem is there’s not much room in my utility room but I do have a condensate pump on my furnace that also is gravity fed and taped into my tub trap. One other question, when getting a shower the water will heat up and cool down (you can here the burner’s kicking on and off and you have to make adjustments all the time and it’s aggravating. Does it abound 50% of the time. Someone mentioned it might help to clean out my showers balanced valve? I hope all this makes sense,thanks
@TheGrumpyPlumber8 ай бұрын
Does all this make sense? Sorry, but none of it does. If you had left the water softener in, you could have put in an RO system for drinking water and the softener would have helped to solve a lot of your problems. Softeners are not dangerous, just those that don’t understand how they work.
@caseyhartman70942 ай бұрын
I'm considering getting a tankless water heater to free up space in my garage. I am concerned about the noise level since it would get installed on the common wall for my bedroom.
@thenexthobby3 ай бұрын
Hi Jim, how do you feel about this supply level? --> All pipe diameters mentioned below were measured externally and then I subtracted 1/4" [edited] My gas meter It has a 1" outlet supplying 3/4" to the house (there's a reducer coupling outside, at the meter.) It's apparently a 250K BTU meter (which is fairly standard, I'm told). What are my chances it can actually supply more? existing: 80K furnace + 18K wall heater + 38K water heater = 136K new options: 80K furnace + 18K wall heater + 160K tankless = 258K 80K furnace + 180K tankless = 260K 80K furnace + 199K tankless = 280K I deleted the other text I had about the appliances. A pressure drop calculation would need to be done, but I think the existing line to my existing tank (a 3/4" line) is about 40ft from the meter. I recognize the number of fixtures a tankless can supply is influenced by inlet water temp.
@KingGene Жыл бұрын
This is the second on demand water heater video I have seen of yours, but need advice on electric on demand water heaters. I have a 700 square foot cottage that needs a water heater and was interested in going on demand but it is all electric. I hear mixed thoughts on electric units. I have looked at the Rheem, Ecosmart, AO Smith and Stiebel, but I see mixed ratings on all of these. Please review and give you input on these.
@TheGrumpyPlumber Жыл бұрын
Sorry, but I have no way of testing water heaters. I get a lot of information from plumbing associates, as well as my own experience, on new devices. I’m very much into new products. I am checking out a particular on demand electric heater. The brand name is Stiebel Eltron. I need to tell them what power source I have with this particular house so I can determine what size to buy. You only have a 700 square foot cottage with probably one bathroom. If heated with electric heat, you have a good electric source. I’m excited about this particular brand as they have been around for quite awhile in Europe. If I install one, I’ll make a video.
@RazersBeergrdn4 ай бұрын
I’ve got a theme electic water heater and I’m having trouble with consistent heat any help would help
@TheGrumpyPlumber4 ай бұрын
@@RazersBeergrdn turn the power off to the heater, remove the wires from each element and use an electrical tester and see if you have continuity. If you do, the tester will buzz. When you filled up the water heater and it had any air in it, you could have burned out the top element. Check your electrical breaker to the heater and see if it is working right. Buy a good electrical tester.
@chrisboerman74708 ай бұрын
I have a question.I'm looking at a 110 120 V.On demand for a cabin is that gonna be enough hot water for a shower
@TheGrumpyPlumber8 ай бұрын
Check the specs and ask the manufacturer.
@Linda-jo9ii7 ай бұрын
We have the Navien NPE 240A. When it's hot outside, we end up with a horrible smell, like rotten eggs. We are on well water. How can we remedy that? We've put chlorine down our well, which worked for a while, but we do know it's not because of our well. Directly from the well, we have no smell. I understand it gets heated and then organic material brews. But how do we stop that?
@TheGrumpyPlumber7 ай бұрын
You have me stumped as I’ve never heard of that problem. Why don’t you call Navien at (800) 519-8794 and ask them to help you.
@56Spookdog Жыл бұрын
I have no problem with on demand water heaters and see the benefits but living in earthquake country I appreciate having a tank water heater as an emergency water source.
@TheGrumpyPlumber Жыл бұрын
I understand where you’re coming from but the features of an on demand outweighs the one tank of water you would get.
@rachaelb91645 ай бұрын
Only if you filter your water. Otherwise the inside is gross.
@johnfilce9236 Жыл бұрын
I was all hot to trot on my own but discovered I'll need a new gas pipe running the length of the house. Also, I figure the water heater door closet in the house will need a larger air vent for intake.
@TheGrumpyPlumber Жыл бұрын
You can run a Navien on 1/2” gas pipe for 25 feet if it comes off a 1” line. You have a vent and an air vent on the Navien. The air vent can be run outside right along side the flue vent. If the closet is located on an outside wall, you have an easy deal.
@chadsimmons6347 Жыл бұрын
@@TheGrumpyPlumber We know sometimes tankless wont work, no-way to gas-vent or ele. panel is full
@ko612811 ай бұрын
Can you comment on these: 1. I heard if a homeowner installs a Navien the warranty is void. What’s your take? 2. In So CA, our gas company says they’ll put in a higher flow gas meter, if the flow was not enough to keep the tankless happy. What’s your take on that? The meter pressure would still be the 0.5 psi (or whatever it is) but the CFM rating would be increased. Also, with these new clothes washers that shut off cold flow very fast, I had problem of the tankless being triggered even with only cold being requested, solution was to install a check valve on the cold feed right at my Noritz tankless.
@TheGrumpyPlumber10 ай бұрын
1. I’ve never been told that. 2. You can go 25 feet on a half inch gas line to a Navien. I’m sure you have enough gas pressure. Five pounds is plenty. My Navien works just fine with our new washing machine.
@auspicioustoot11 ай бұрын
I enjoy old schools videos
@njjeff201 Жыл бұрын
Bought a Navient. Motherboard crapped out barely 2 years old. Cost me labor from an authorized servicer who wasn’t the installer. BTW rebates require an installer not customer
@TheGrumpyPlumber Жыл бұрын
You should have gotten that motherboard for free because it has a five year warranty on it. I’ve had customers call Navien and they troubleshooted over the phone and sent them the parts. You’re mad because you picked the wrong service guy. Navien is a good company as are all the major manufacturers.
@njjeff201 Жыл бұрын
@@TheGrumpyPlumber I did call them. They didn’t offer any help on the phone. The installer wasn’t certified so I had to find someone that was. Rheem next time. My son has one & loves it. I even told them I understood electronics so replacing it would’ve been easy for me. Besides, we had no hot water. Would you wait for a part to be shipped or prefer that someone showed up?
@njjeff201 Жыл бұрын
We lived in the Poconos was a brand new house. I told the plumber “Put the heater middle of the house (ranch). Of course he didn’t. Our bath was FAR opposite end. Turning on the hot took close to a minute or more before it started to get warm. My wife used to walk away then come back it too so long. My brother’s house has a recirc pump installed so he pushes a button under the sink which circulates the hot line back to heater so when you turn it on it’s instant heat.
@TheGrumpyPlumber Жыл бұрын
I take it you didn’t buy the Navien with the recirculating pump built in. You can open the cover and the pump will be on the left hand side. If this Navien is fairly new, it will come with a circulating system built in. If you need parts for the Navien, you can go to a distributor and they will probably sell you the parts. They are very easy to install.
@eddiecedillos84179 ай бұрын
When the power goes off will your tankless work?
@TheGrumpyPlumber9 ай бұрын
No, the tankless heater will not work if the power goes off. A well won’t run nor will the electric water heater or your heating system if the power goes off. Just sit with a glass of wine and look out at the nasty weather.
@JMSobie Жыл бұрын
Thanks to you, I've started saying, "If you don't believe me, ask your dentist...."
@rayjackson45473 ай бұрын
Im a contractor and I have one in my house. The only draw back is you need to run about 2 gallons of water to just wash your hands before it gets hot.
@TheGrumpyPlumber3 ай бұрын
@@rayjackson4547 you probably had the same problem with a standard heater. Does the brand of heater you have come with a circulating pump?
@PropheticEclipsesАй бұрын
Mines heat in 7 seconds
@CharlesLouisRosario23 күн бұрын
Cause it needs to be under the sink for it to be instant.
@i.d.saldivar9228 Жыл бұрын
Don't for get about an electrical source. Often times you'll need to also pay for an outlet to be ran near the unit sometimes requiring an upgrade of your breaker box.
@TheGrumpyPlumber Жыл бұрын
You can put any on demand gas water heater unit on a 15 amp outlet.
@i.d.saldivar9228 Жыл бұрын
@TheGrumpyPlumber if they have no power source I tell them to call a sparky. I'm just installing the unit and plumbing. Electrical isn't my problem it's the homeowners.
@PaulaMion11 ай бұрын
OH...I forgot I wanted to ask can you have a tankless water heater attached to a Hydronic Towel Warmer ? Thank you for your help!
@TheGrumpyPlumber11 ай бұрын
I’ve never done this before but you probably have to have a domestic and boiler combination because you need a lower temperature on the towel warmer. If you’re going to do than, you might as well put in-floor heating in the bathroom. Navien makes a combination heater and boiler.
@Bond0001611 ай бұрын
Wait so the new Rennai is not good? im looking at the RUSC models
@TheGrumpyPlumber11 ай бұрын
Rinnai heaters are okay. I use to install a number of them but I’m into Navien now.
@Bond0001611 ай бұрын
@@TheGrumpyPlumber any reason for the switch ?
@TheGrumpyPlumber11 ай бұрын
Navien has better technical support. Back in December I had a problem with a customer’s Rinnai and called for technical help. I was on hold for two hours and, for all the information I gave them, I was not in agreement and not impressed with the support person. The unit was 15 years old and I replaced it with a Navien.
@w1zard0f0hАй бұрын
I'm a renter and my landlord just bought an electric Rheem tankless heater. They put it in and all the sinks are super hot. But when I went to take a shower the water is still cold. It seems she cheaped out and bought one that is too small. Is it too much to want a hot shower? haa.
@TheGrumpyPlumberАй бұрын
@@w1zard0f0h your landlord did not save any money by getting a smaller tank. Sorry…..yes, we all deserve hot showers.
@chadsimmons6347 Жыл бұрын
You want grumpy? I went from Apt. complex water-main installation to moving stacks on slab that missed the walls!!!
@TheGrumpyPlumber Жыл бұрын
That’s a definition for low bid.
@dichoseadepaso5 ай бұрын
i really don't know why people in the US have so much problems with tankless water heaters. in Chile literally 99% of people have tankless propane heaters, super hard water and no big issues other than maintenance every 5 years or some mineral buildup in the coils. people usually just replace the whole thing every few years (they cost 150 dollars avg). or they inject acid to restore the coil back to new.
@saitdesigns5 ай бұрын
Agreed.. it’s no big deal in Europe either
@CapnCody162212 күн бұрын
The cheapest tankless unit I’ve seen here in the US is like $400 and it’s a price of crap. Most are like double or triple that.
@maxbarko871714 сағат бұрын
@@CapnCody1622You get what you pay for. Just don’t buy crap.
@CapnCody162212 сағат бұрын
@@maxbarko8717 Gee. Thanks for the tip, Captain Obvious.
@maxbarko87177 сағат бұрын
@@CapnCody1622 I know many people who still buy crap.
@Patriotintexas10 ай бұрын
What about an electric one?
@TheGrumpyPlumber10 ай бұрын
They do make some good electric on demand water heaters but you need a large electrical panel with three 48 amp breakers.
@lisayantorn9889 Жыл бұрын
what if my water never gets hot enough with my gas water heater
@TheGrumpyPlumber Жыл бұрын
Have you turned up the thermostat? Have you checked the temperature with a thermometer on the hot side of the faucet and see what it is set at? If the heater is old, you might want to replace the heater. If it’s still in warranty, the manufacturer will give you a new thermostat.
@lisayantorn9889 Жыл бұрын
@@TheGrumpyPlumber yes it's on Very Hot
@lisayantorn9889 Жыл бұрын
@@TheGrumpyPlumber thank you
@rayvelasco2059 Жыл бұрын
Most Excellent ¿
@barenekid9695 Жыл бұрын
Really slow at providing hot water when tap is turned on on. (I own one)
@TheGrumpyPlumber Жыл бұрын
Is this a new on demand heater?
@ThePoppy224211 ай бұрын
Show us how Mr grumpy!!
@kennethbobu39899 ай бұрын
Worth noting a couple of things related to tankless, but not related to gas. If you plan to do a tankless installation and you don't have, or don't want to use gas, there are quite a few units out there. Personally, I'm with Jim on go for the best you can get, which is the Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 (SET36), a whole-house tankless water heater from Germany. That said, the plumbing side of the SET36 is very straightforward, and as Jim suggests, if you are able to install your own tank water heater, then you'll have no problems with the plumbing side of this.* But the electrical work, while not technically difficult, is extensive and cumbersome because of the amperage the unit requires. Retrofitting grannie's cottage would be great... if only she had 200Amp service, because the SET36 requires 150Amp service just for the water heater! That in turn requires heavy duty wire, heavy duty breakers (3 X 50A), and so if you're not technically adept at doing the electrical work and getting the amount of power to the unit, then you may have to downsize to a smaller unit for her cottage. The point being, if you've already got gas, they are somewhat more straightforward and won't require a lot of other upgrades. Electric Tankless will require a substantially greater investment upfront, particularly if you want to put in a whole house unit like the SET36. 🙂 *Just remember to install the tankless water heater kit before you run the power lines into the unit! On the hot water side, you will otherwise not be able to rotate the valve into place because the leftmost hole is rather close to the valve position.
@TheGrumpyPlumber9 ай бұрын
I appreciate this comment from a very knowledgeable source. If you are thinking of building a new home or doing a major remodel, I highly recommend a Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36.
@powderdescent9 ай бұрын
Hold. I just gained all this space going with a tankless, and now I’ve lost it all going either a water softening system. Oy! 🤦♂️
@TheGrumpyPlumber9 ай бұрын
You could install a Big Blue Filter which would take up less room and you get the same warranty as a regular water softener. If you use a softener, use an 11x11 brine tank. The most important thing; when you go with a tankless heater, you get unlimited hot water. Unlimited. Never run out of hot water.
@Steve-bm2zm Жыл бұрын
My opinion Rinnai is the best for tankless
@mikev.1034 Жыл бұрын
👍👍
@sinister_l5p_dmax10 ай бұрын
Just remember if you install it yourself it won’t be covered under warranty.
@kraigthirty49913 ай бұрын
Lol this is funny
@jimchari369729 күн бұрын
Aren't all plumbers grumpy?
@rezNezami21 күн бұрын
No, they don't last!! Be honest. They have too many moving parts and under extreme pressure and temperature, so sure they die faster.
@TheGrumpyPlumber18 күн бұрын
@@rezNezami where did you get your information from?? You forget that tankless water heaters can be repaired and tank heaters can’t be repaired. I’m assuming you don’t know how to install a tankless heater.
@MartyScott-w3lАй бұрын
Too repetitive and you drag on. Can’t listen to the noise
@marlin198618 ай бұрын
I call bs, I've tried 2 now, and ALWAYS had problems with both of them, I'm going old school and staying
@TheGrumpyPlumber8 ай бұрын
Dam the bad luck.
@aznative_6 ай бұрын
🎉😂 use your words. What problems did you have?
@PaulaMion11 ай бұрын
My issue with soft water is the salt. Salt can be absorbed through your skin and if you have high blood pressure, which I do, it can make it worse. I have a tankless 2 whole house tankless water heaters and one is 12 years old and the other 14. I don't have a water softener nor have I cleaned the scale out of them and they work like champs. We are building a new home and we will have tankless again but I will add the clean out this time.
@TheGrumpyPlumber11 ай бұрын
If you’re building a new home, why don’t you put in a whole house filter that takes no salt to clean it. It regenerates every few days to clean itself. Today softeners are computerized to clean themselves and leave hardly a trace of salt behind. They claim you get more salt from your dinner than you would get from water with a softener.
@deakanutz6 ай бұрын
Plumbers love tankless cause gotta pay them to install from 1 to three g. Then they break every year u gotta call them. These thing are computers with heat exchangers. Fortune to fix. Stay far away
@TheGrumpyPlumber6 ай бұрын
@@deakanutz I don’t know where you got this information but I totally disagree with these statements.
@jeromesweet50474 ай бұрын
I've installed 19 in two years. Zero issues.. including the one at my own house. And I went back to all of them for a checkup.