Gusherb94
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Trying to decide between a Bradford White 50 gallon 65,000 BTU model, or the 75 gallon model. Existing is a 25 yr old Ruud 50 gallon 60,000 BTU WH. Hard to size a new one based on that because the thermostat is worn out and it's definitely not putting out like it used to.
The factors are: 3 people, there is 2 simultaneous showers fairly regularly, almost never 3 simultaneous showers. There is a traditional top load washing machine, rarely turned on at the same time as a shower but often is right before or after a shower. Dishwasher can be turned on at the same time as a shower as well.
The big catch point for me is whether to include the 100 gallon whirlpool tub as it's hardly ever used but is every once in awhile. It seems like it would be silly to have a massive tank just for the once or twice a year that tub is used, but it would still be nice to be able to fill it completely. That is pretty much the difference between a 50 gallon tank or a 75 to me. Not sure how others would look at this.
The other factor is size, if I go with a 50 it'll be a bit smaller and lighter then the 75 gallon tank.
The factors are: 3 people, there is 2 simultaneous showers fairly regularly, almost never 3 simultaneous showers. There is a traditional top load washing machine, rarely turned on at the same time as a shower but often is right before or after a shower. Dishwasher can be turned on at the same time as a shower as well.
The big catch point for me is whether to include the 100 gallon whirlpool tub as it's hardly ever used but is every once in awhile. It seems like it would be silly to have a massive tank just for the once or twice a year that tub is used, but it would still be nice to be able to fill it completely. That is pretty much the difference between a 50 gallon tank or a 75 to me. Not sure how others would look at this.
The other factor is size, if I go with a 50 it'll be a bit smaller and lighter then the 75 gallon tank.