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My current setup has 2 bathrooms in each in of the house and I had contemplated placing a large WH in the middle of the house. I'm now thinking it may be better to put 2 - 30 gallon at each end to supply each bath., kitch, washer. Do two 30 gallon WH use more electricity than a single 60...

Winslow, thanks for the tip. I did have that concern. My floor will be a foundation slab so I won't have any crawl space. DO you know if code requiers these type of floor drains be hooked up to the sewer? (texas) sewer will run to septic tanks. What are the alternatives?

Thank you for all the replies and info. So from what i've read, i can do with a simple drain pan for the water heater in case it starts leaking? My floor will be a slab foundaton, no crawl space, so I had considered recessing the slab in the small closet (3 1/2") where the WH will go and...

Yep, I just did that..... I'm new to this board but i poked around and found the info and debates about tankless......The search button is amazing. Wealth of knowledge on this board. seems i'm gonna stick with conventional.:)

Thanks for the info Mikey. My neck of the woods is south texas- Mcallen. Humidity is high, pretty darn hot and dry year round. Actually, I will be building a new home in a few months with slab foundation and I've seen the plumbing run through the slab, fairly new here in my area, the...

What is the minimum space needed for a conventional water heater. I have a small closet that is 2'6" x2'4" (interior Dimensions), is this big enough or does the water heater need more space for safety, etc....? electric, 50 gallon water heater. TIA, -JD

Anyone have any experience good/bad with tankless water heaters. I am considering installing one to replace my existing conventional water heater. Any brands to stay away from or any brand that is known for it's quality? I am looking for a good quality Electric water heater. Thanks in...

Forgot to ask Forgot to ask. I have also noticed many new homes have the water lines running through the slab foundation vs. up in the attic. These lines are wrapped in plastic covers. Is there an advantage to doing this? If a line breaks in the foundation, how will you know and how do you...

Hello, I will be doing a slab foundation on my next house and I noticed some homes have drains in the washer/dryer room as well as the water heater. Question: From a plumbing perspective, should the area where the drain's are to be located on the slab be recessed 3-1/2" ? also do these...