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Converting from gas to electric, I think
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:55 pm
Currently have gas water heater, which has not broken down. But I hate having to relight pilot every few months (little complaint), but really hate having limited hot water at night for showers. Has anyone converted from gas to electric? Happy or not really? How much did it cost?
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Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:55 pm to Robertson coach
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Converting from gas to electric
I’m a happy camper. I love my Tesla.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:55 pm to Robertson coach
Gas. Tankless.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:56 pm to Robertson coach
I thought this was a thread about you deciding to buy that ugly arse EV Toyota.
This post was edited on 7/30/21 at 7:13 pm
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:57 pm to Robertson coach
If you’re converting from gas to electric hoping to have more hot water you’re gonna have a bad time
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:57 pm to Robertson coach
If so, get a good generator, bub.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:57 pm to Robertson coach
Why do you have to keep relighting the pilot? That’s unusual. I’ve lived in my house for close to 10 years and have had to do it one time.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:57 pm to Robertson coach
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But I hate having to relight pilot every few months
You shouldn’t have to if it’s working right.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:58 pm to Robertson coach
I think your real problem is that your pilot light is busted. It shouldn’t have to be relit.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:59 pm to Robertson coach
You will be greatly disappointed. I had an all electric house once and it sucked. I try to make sure my major appliances such as furnace, fireplace, stove, and hot water heater are all natural gas.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:06 pm to Robertson coach
I've had both gas and electric water heaters, and if you have a large enough capacity, either one is fine to me. installing an electric unit is pretty simple. If you install yourself, you will only be out the cost of the unit(about 400 bucks?), plus a few changes in the fittings probably, and just cap off your gas line and wire it in.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:07 pm to Robertson coach
This is a mistake. Won't come close to a proper functioning gas heater.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:09 pm to Robertson coach
Some utilities will 'help you change' from gas to electric or vice versa. Utilities have charged me for connection service and given me a 'free' tank. They make it up on monthly usage bill.
No matter which way you go, a 50 gallon HW tank has 50 gallons. If unlimited HW supply is your determinant, then go tankless... and gas would be better.
One thing about gas HW is you have HW during power outages. Here on the coast, that is a BIG plus.
No matter which way you go, a 50 gallon HW tank has 50 gallons. If unlimited HW supply is your determinant, then go tankless... and gas would be better.
One thing about gas HW is you have HW during power outages. Here on the coast, that is a BIG plus.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:10 pm to Robertson coach
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but really hate having limited hot water at night for showers
You need a gas tankless water heater. Never ending hot water. Get one from a supply house like Coburn’s and not Home Depot. Will cost you less than $1,500. Will greatly improve the value of your home and you will love it. You can get unlimited hot water up to 10 gallons per minute (4 faucets on at once).
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:10 pm to Robertson coach
Lol wut?
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:11 pm to auggie
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about 400 bucks?
They have gone up to around $500 recently
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:11 pm to Robertson coach
quote:I would recommend against this action.
converted from gas to electric?
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:11 pm to LEASTBAY
I think i've re-lit my pilot maybe 3 times in 35 yrs
You have high winds in your attic
You have high winds in your attic
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:12 pm to SagesSon
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One thing about gas HW is you have HW during power outages.
This applies to tank type water heaters, not tankless
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:13 pm to Robertson coach
tree hugger
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