Electric (Tank) Water Heater Brands/Versions

thinkxingu · 02-12-2023, 10:21 AM

I noticed my water heater has galvanic corrosion on the inlets the other day. Given that it's 7+ years old and that I need a few other plumbing fixes, I'm planning on replacing it all at the same time.

1. Getting anything more than the single 220V wiring there is cost-prohibitive (finished basement), so an on-demand unit is almost positively out (they need multiple breakers/feeds?).

2. Because it's in a closet with a height limit and no condensate drain, a hybrid/heat-pump unit is almost positively out.

3. Given 1 & 2, I'm looking at a replacement tank. 50-gallon, as we like tubs.

Any feedback on brands? I'm looking hard at the Rheem Marathon as it has a "lifetime warranty," but the Rheem Gladiator and a few other brands are certainly options.

Thoughts?

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02-12-2023, 10:21 AM	#1
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,945 Thanks: 1,154 Thanked 1,962 Times in 1,212 Posts	Electric (Tank) Water Heater Brands/Versions I noticed my water heater has galvanic corrosion on the inlets the other day. Given that it's 7+ years old and that I need a few other plumbing fixes, I'm planning on replacing it all at the same time. 1. Getting anything more than the single 220V wiring there is cost-prohibitive (finished basement), so an on-demand unit is almost positively out (they need multiple breakers/feeds?). 2. Because it's in a closet with a height limit and no condensate drain, a hybrid/heat-pump unit is almost positively out. 3. Given 1 & 2, I'm looking at a replacement tank. 50-gallon, as we like tubs. Any feedback on brands? I'm looking hard at the Rheem Marathon as it has a "lifetime warranty," but the Rheem Gladiator and a few other brands are certainly options. Thoughts? Sent from my SM-G990U1 using Tapatalk