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Obama proposes 10B on new “energy efficient” economic stimulus package.

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Obama proposes energy efficient economic stimulus package.
President Obama proposed a new program Tuesday that would reimburse home owners for energy-efficient appliances and insulation, part of a broader plan to stimulate the economy.
The administration didn’t provide immediate details, but said it would work with Congress on crafting legislation. Steve Nadel, director at the American Council [...]

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Solar Storage Tanks.

November 19, 2009 Solar Water Heaters
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Their are many companies offering solar water tanks these days, but primarily we use the Rheem solar aide.  Here is some  information about it.
Rheem Solaraide HE 80  and 120 Gallon Solar Storage Tank

Product Benefits:
• Saves you money – Reduces your monthly utility costs
• Saves the environment – Reduces fossil fuel consumption
Product Applications:
• For [...]

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Which uses more energy, your car or water heater?

November 13, 2009 Tips And Suggestions

Pictured above is a picture of a car that travels 12,000 mile per year at 22 miles per gallon.
We also have a 50 gallon electric water that’s electrically heating 90 gallons of water a day.
In this comparison the water heater uses slightly more energy, but this is only on 90 gallons being used per day.  Average water usage [...]

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Do not ever plug the relief valve!!

November 12, 2009 Tips And Suggestions

I was surprised how much power and destruction a water heater could produce.
They video created by the show Mythbusters.  Check it out.

Don’t ever plug any relief valve!!!  It’s job is to relieve pressure, that’s what it’s intended to do.  A leaking relief valve may be proforming  just like it is suppose to, and their is a larger [...]

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Tankless water heaters: how much are they?

November 10, 2009 Tankless Water Heaters
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Most likely the two most important factors on converting to a tankless water heater is how much they will cost to install, and how much they will save you over time.  
unit + other parts + labor = True cost.
The units themselves go for $700 – $1,100 dollars.   I’m talking high end units such as the Navien 7, and [...]

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Water Heater Installation: Home Improvement store vs. Local Plumber

November 9, 2009 Tips And Suggestions

Even though I’m a plumber I will try my best to be un basis towards any store or other plumbers.
I feel like I’m very qualified to talk about this topic as I personally installed hundreds of water heaters for the home depot throughout Connecticut for a couple years, and have installed hundreds of water heaters privately.
Believe it or not, your typical [...]

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What you need to know to go solar.

November 9, 2009 Solar Water Heaters
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1. Southern Orientation – Since the sun rises in the East, crosses over the horizon on the South and sets in the West, you want your collector to face as much to True South on your roof as possible. This is especially true for space heating where you need to be within 15 degrees of [...]

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The ups & downs about Tankless water heaters.

November 8, 2009 Tankless Water Heaters

Tankless water heaters, also called instantaneous, continuous flow, inline, flash, on-demand or instant-on water heaters, are also available and gaining in popularity. These water heaters instantly heat water as it flows through the device, and do not retain any water internally except for what is in the heat exchanger coil.
Small Tankless heaters are often installed [...]

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How natural & propane gas water heaters work.

November 8, 2009 Tips And Suggestions

The standard “tank type” water heater is found in most homes and with just a little maintenance, provides years of trouble free operation.   Tank type water heaters heats cold water and stores the hot water until it is needed.  This post will give you a clear understanding of the components which make up the gas & [...]

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Should I change my own water heater?

November 8, 2009 Tips And Suggestions

In all honesty installing a traditional electric hot water heater is pretty easy to do.
Installing a gas hot water heater is pretty easy too, (as long as the new & old heaters gas controls are the exact same height, or their is a flexible gas line present.)

Assuming you have the tools, some basic wiring skills, and and [...]

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