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2/4/10, 8:53 PM
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Water Heater capacity
New construction today (3200sf) with 3 full baths and a powder. The master has a garden tub. A State 50 gallon gas water heater is all that is installed. According to the sizing chart from the manufacturers website this home, which will house 5 people, should have at least two 40 gallon units. Is there any way to hold the builders feet to the fire other than directing the buyer to the manufacturer recommendations?
Richard W. Washington, owner RW Home Inspections, Inc. www.RWHOMEINSPECTIONS.com Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Professional Inspector License #7238 Texas Professional Real Estate Inspectors Member (TPREIA)-Greater Houston Chapter InterNACHI member since 2004 Based in Katy, serving Houston and all surrounding communities 
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2/4/10, 9:11 PM
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Re: Water Heater capacity
Check with your state/local Health Department for local regulations.
Jeffrey R. Jonas Critical Eye Property Inspections JRJ Consultants Owatonna, Minnesota Chapter President InterNachi Awards Portal: http://co.nachi.org/inachiawards/
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2/4/10, 10:05 PM
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Re: Water Heater capacity
There were 5 of us growing up and we had one 40 gallon electric.
I don't see an issue. Just let them know the capacity and they can decide for themselves. State just wants to sell more water heaters. “The things that will destroy America are peace at any price, prosperity at any cost, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life.” Theodore Roosevelt Joe Funderburk, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com 
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2/4/10, 10:07 PM
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Re: Water Heater capacity
Oh...there are 5 in my family now. We have 2.5 baths and a spa tub. One 48 gallon electric is what we have.
We're smart enough to not take baths at the same time. “The things that will destroy America are peace at any price, prosperity at any cost, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life.” Theodore Roosevelt Joe Funderburk, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com
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2/4/10, 10:09 PM
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