HEY! Wakeup - it's September
#34
09-15-2016, 01:51 PM
I was aware that the mandated efficiency on WH had changed a year or two ago. I wasn't aware that they went to electronic ignition, but it is not surprising. That would be the last pilot lit appliance that most of us have in our homes. I was aware that the insulation values had increased, and that the units are therefore larger in dimension, which could be a second problem for many of us.
And I'll make a deal with you...I won't mention the permit requirement, if you don't.
And I'll make a deal with you...I won't mention the permit requirement, if you don't.
One other change...twice the old price.
#35
09-15-2016, 02:52 PM
The Rheem i bought from Home Depot was $580. I spoke with a neighbor who had one installed for $2100. That must have included the electric, straps, drain, etc. etc. Mine is located in a small closet off the garage. Rheem didn't want any extra insulation blanket used, else I forfeit their 12yr warranty.
Just trying to be:
Just trying to be:
#37
09-15-2016, 05:37 PM
The mobile home across the street from where I used to live had the water heater explode. You can imagine what that flimsy mobile home looks like now. 
Jim
Jim
#38
09-15-2016, 07:22 PM
I wonder if they will take that out of the building code? Prolly not in our lifetimes.
#39
09-16-2016, 11:52 AM
I know when I was managing our Installers for Home Depot a few years back, they still had to use the stand, even though they were no longer required by the city and county codes, yet the Inspectors still wouldn't pass unless on the stand.
I don't believe they thougth it was possible to build a water heater that didn't have to still be on a stand.
Oh the stories of those inspectors and how budget cuts required the water guys to inspect electrical work and visa versa. Drove the contractors crazy!
#41
09-17-2016, 10:31 AM
Spent the day yesterday at the L.A. Co. Fair. What a zoo!
I can't believe all I bought was a couple of lemonades. Nary so much as a Sham Wow or even a Magic Lint Roller.
Our friends, who have spent thousands in some years past (a swim spa, a really-nice patio swing, etc), bought a pair of cheap cuticle scissors.
We had a good time, though, "playing" with the hucksters.
"Exactly what's in that 'three-times-thicker-than-paint' exterior coating that has insulative value, aluminum oxide?"
"How deep is that well in Eagle Rock that you get your Sparklets water from?"
"No, you can't have the password to my Verizon account, even though it will get me all that stuff, absolutely free!"
I believe the only thing I saw of any interest was a wall-mounted modular air conditioner sized for a garage. No typical plastic grille trim piece, just a big (24-inch) metal-bladed fan with a wire grille.
Some companies had as many as three complete, duplicate displays scattered around the grounds. Solar City comes to mind. One huckster told me that he rotates around to all three during the course of a shift.
Pop
I can't believe all I bought was a couple of lemonades. Nary so much as a Sham Wow or even a Magic Lint Roller.
Our friends, who have spent thousands in some years past (a swim spa, a really-nice patio swing, etc), bought a pair of cheap cuticle scissors.
We had a good time, though, "playing" with the hucksters.
"Exactly what's in that 'three-times-thicker-than-paint' exterior coating that has insulative value, aluminum oxide?"
"How deep is that well in Eagle Rock that you get your Sparklets water from?"
"No, you can't have the password to my Verizon account, even though it will get me all that stuff, absolutely free!"
I believe the only thing I saw of any interest was a wall-mounted modular air conditioner sized for a garage. No typical plastic grille trim piece, just a big (24-inch) metal-bladed fan with a wire grille.
Some companies had as many as three complete, duplicate displays scattered around the grounds. Solar City comes to mind. One huckster told me that he rotates around to all three during the course of a shift.
Pop
#43
09-17-2016, 11:43 PM
I'd rather have gone to the Zoo.
We do go to that, though only at Christmas time, for the fabulous lighting show.
Yesterday a huckster tried to sell a friend a bottle of "glasses cleaner", claiming that she would NOT have a smudge on her glasses for at least 20 days.
I sent her a text this AM asking about smudged optics.
Affirmed smudges. However, my friend had already foiled the huckster by NOT buying her magic juice.
Pop
We do go to that, though only at Christmas time, for the fabulous lighting show.
Yesterday a huckster tried to sell a friend a bottle of "glasses cleaner", claiming that she would NOT have a smudge on her glasses for at least 20 days.
I sent her a text this AM asking about smudged optics.
Affirmed smudges. However, my friend had already foiled the huckster by NOT buying her magic juice.
Pop
#44
09-21-2016, 12:02 PM
WTH
Pardon my rant, but I feel the need to visit a vegan restaurant and ask for some GMO beef burgers on their menu...
Thousands Push For Veggie Burger Option At In-N-Out « CBS San Francisco
After all, my way is the ONLY way.
Thousands Push For Veggie Burger Option At In-N-Out « CBS San Francisco
After all, my way is the ONLY way.