opto_isolator
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My present water heater is installed in my garage, and the closest drain is a water softener drain that is located about 25 feet away. I am researching a replacement water heater for my existing one that is going on 7 years, and has never been serviced. Its a power vent 50 gallon 44k BTU and I am considering replacing with either an HTP Phoenix, or Westinghouse equivalent, since I have a water softener.
I have some questions I am hoping someone can help with:
I have some questions I am hoping someone can help with:
- I'm concered about how to drain this thing, as well as the requirement to drain to an actual drain, or if it can be drained outside? The water softener drain is located on the block wall (not on the floor), meaning I would probably need to install some sort of condensate pump if I'm required to drain into an actual drain. Not sure what the code would be on this. I am located in central FL.
- I see that Home Depot sells the Westinghouse equivalent of HTP - these seem like fairly complicated devices to install / setup. From what I read on HD's web site they require tuning? Who would I hire to install and tune this thing? Would I be able to hire any licensed plumber to install this thing?? I've also seen folks mention an HVAC person? I contacted a local HTP sales agent / installer - but I am concerned there will be a signifcant markup if I go that route vs getting from HD and paying a contractor to install.