re: Tankless vs. Tank Water Heaters

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Tankless here. When Issac hit we were without power for 5 days. Went to take the first shower and the water was like ice. Everyone in the house ended up having to sponge bath because of it. BIG downside.

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Well several things about that. First, in a power outage the hot water in a tank will still be limited and not how after a couple days.

Even still, in those times there are much more pressing needs. Having water PERIOD is great. We didn't for a couple days with Issac. I have no problems with a sponge bath cause you get all sweaty right away, anyway. Heat some in a crawfish pot. We have nat. gas and also have several bottles of propane.

BUT, how often does that happen, anyway? Definitely worth the trade.

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You say that now.

Tankless here. When Issac hit we were without power for 5 days. Went to take the first shower and the water was like ice. Everyone in the house ended up having to sponge bath because of it. BIG downside.

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If it's gas just plug it into an extension cord, it doesn't draw many amps.