Hey everyone, first post, appreciate any advice.
I am remodeling the basement in my small 60's split level ranch, currently gutted, getting ready for the permit stage. Am going to replace all copper pipes in house and am also relocating electric water heater to under the stairs. I have plenty of room to install whatever size heater I want, but am curious about a lowboy 50 gallon heater under the landing ( I believe 50" of clearance) insted of under stairs. This would be such a space savings in a small house(1800 sf).
Several questions arise: Hot/cold water inlet/outlet pipes are on the side on the unit that I looked at, if unit is plumbed w/copper, it would have a sharp 90d angle going up and a less sharp ~120deg bend following angle of stairs into the ceiling. Would too many bends from heater create pressure issues on second floor?, Or is it easier to run PEX from heater to copper pipes in ceiling?. Will this work?
I will check to see if my local code allows the application but was hoping someone has experience with this and could give advice.
If this works, I essentially get a utility closet, thanks.
I am remodeling the basement in my small 60's split level ranch, currently gutted, getting ready for the permit stage. Am going to replace all copper pipes in house and am also relocating electric water heater to under the stairs. I have plenty of room to install whatever size heater I want, but am curious about a lowboy 50 gallon heater under the landing ( I believe 50" of clearance) insted of under stairs. This would be such a space savings in a small house(1800 sf).
Several questions arise: Hot/cold water inlet/outlet pipes are on the side on the unit that I looked at, if unit is plumbed w/copper, it would have a sharp 90d angle going up and a less sharp ~120deg bend following angle of stairs into the ceiling. Would too many bends from heater create pressure issues on second floor?, Or is it easier to run PEX from heater to copper pipes in ceiling?. Will this work?
I will check to see if my local code allows the application but was hoping someone has experience with this and could give advice.
If this works, I essentially get a utility closet, thanks.