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Wow this is a major undertaking!

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Nice job! I have had the same unit for about 3 years now and I have been very happy with it. The amount of electricity it requires compared to a convention is a heck of a lot less. It also has the nice side effect of cooling and dehumidifying my garage during the summer time.

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I was surprised how noticeable the cooling effect in the garage was. Granted it wasn’t that warm of a day but I’m curious what it will do on 90+ days.

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No straps? Middle of the US somewhere?

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It’s not on a stand that elevates it off the floor either, nor does it have an expansion tank or drain pan, so I’m guessing it’s not in California.

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They arrive Wednesday.

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You don’t need earthquake straps?

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They arrive Wednesday

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120°F is too low for a water heater. 135°F is the minimum necessary to prevent bacteria growth inside the tank. And like the other person said, your hot water will last a lot longer with a higher temperature. Just don’t crank it too far beyond 140° so you don’t accidentally burn yourself.

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120 is the lower limit for killing stuff off. Not much will live or grow at a sustained 120.

I leave mine at 120 and every Sunday it kicks up to 135 for an hour for peace of mind.

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