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Poll: Rep Retirement Lodge 204: Covid 19

Poll: Rep Retirement Lodge 204: Covid 19

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Good morning Lodge. Up early for a Saturday so I could go get the two large boxes delivered to me that we’re in the lobby. One is my new computer desk, the other is my new computer monitor. Didn’t want to compete with anyone else moving in today.

So, thoughts needed. I had my second plumber come in to give me an estimate for replacing my hot water heater. Again, I don’t need to, I’m trying to be proactive rather than reactive.

- the two estimates are about $400 apart. This is good because now I have an idea of what this would cost.
- I have a 50-gallon tank
- plumber #1 told me my current HWH is one that comes with a lifetime warranty. However, the warranty doesn’t transfer to a new owner so I’ve been living with no warranty since I’ve been here.
- plumber #1 estimated out same brand, same lifetime warranty. However, based on the very tight space where the hwh goes, the new 50-gallon version will not fit, so he quoted a 40-gallon version
- plumber #2, whose quote was about $400 less, quoted me a 50-gallon tank, different brand, 10-year warranty
- both quotes also include labor, hauling away the current hwh, and a couple other minor things to fix

Do you guys think the difference is size will really make a difference - 50 gallon vs. 40 gallon?
 
S’upp y’all


one person won’t have an impact with your water tank there. Keep your money for other things and choose the cheaper option.
 
mookie1995 said:
S’upp y’all


one person won’t have an impact with your water tank there. Keep your money for other things and choose the cheaper option.
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I think we have 3 people on a 50 gallon one. Unless you live in a shower I would go cheaper

Good Afternoon lodge!
 
The estimate with the 40 gallon is the more expensive one. It’s the brand of hwh that’s the reason for it being more expensive.
 
Our new home renovations thus far we've ended up going with the more expensive quotes, because the people quoting higher prices seem to know more than the cheaper ones. For instance, our painter was a good $1,000 more than the other quote...but he noticed things and was far more professional. We could afford it, so we went with it, thinking we'll be in this house at least a decade, probably longer. In your case, the more expensive quote guy looked at what would fit in that space and has given advice based on that, and is a reliable brand as proven by your current water heater. 40 gallon tank should be fine unless you like to take super long showers.

In my world, the interview went ok. It was a bit awkward, my boss knows me a little too well and could read my face and my non-answers, which is why I spent most of the time looking at and talking to the plant manager (who will be the boss for the job). My boss already knows what I'm capable of. So that was how I ended the interview. "If you want to know if I'd be good in this role, ask my manager, as she knows my work, and she knows what is required of this position".
 
wolverineTrumpet said:
Our new home renovations thus far we've ended up going with the more expensive quotes, because the people quoting higher prices seem to know more than the cheaper ones. For instance, our painter was a good $1,000 more than the other quote...but he noticed things and was far more professional. We could afford it, so we went with it, thinking we'll be in this house at least a decade, probably longer. In your case, the more expensive quote guy looked at what would fit in that space and has given advice based on that, and is a reliable brand as proven by your current water heater. 40 gallon tank should be fine unless you like to take super long showers.

In my world, the interview went ok. It was a bit awkward, my boss knows me a little too well and could read my face and my non-answers, which is why I spent most of the time looking at and talking to the plant manager (who will be the boss for the job). My boss already knows what I'm capable of. So that was how I ended the interview. "If you want to know if I'd be good in this role, ask my manager, as she knows my work, and she knows what is required of this position".
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Sometimes you do get what you pay for. Lowest bidder isn’t always the beat choice.
 
Scarlet said:
The estimate with the 40 gallon is the more expensive one. It’s the brand of hwh that’s the reason for it being more expensive.
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Ahhh.

what are the brand names? Scarlet google them to see online reviews? Is the cheaper one panned online?
 
Hi Lodge! :-)

I don't think that I have every seen so many people at Gravelly Point before, and I pass there often. That is just outside the north end of DCA where the planes getting ready to land pass close overhead. Needless to say, it is noisy.
 
So.... I think I bought a house this weekend. We made an offer and it was accepted. Just scheduled the home inspection.
 
Scarlet said:
The estimate with the 40 gallon is the more expensive one. It’s the brand of hwh that’s the reason for it being more expensive.
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One of my brothers owns an HVAC company, holds a master's certificate/title/license/whatever, and dealing with water heaters is one of the things he handles...only on commercial levels. A good note he gave me once was this: For home models, a company will make two or three versions of their water heaters, and then market two or three versions of each model. The only difference between the varying versions of each model is how long they guarantee the function of the device. So, Model A has 3 varieties, one warrantied for 3 years, another for 6 years and a third for 12 (or 9, 10, whichever), but all 3 varieties of that model contain the same components. You're paying for the warranty.
 
St. Clown said:
One of my brothers owns an HVAC company, holds a master's certificate/title/license/whatever, and dealing with water heaters is one of the things he handles...only on commercial levels. A good note he gave me once was this: For home models, a company will make two or three versions of their water heaters, and then market two or three versions of each model. The only difference between the varying versions of each model is how long they guarantee the function of the device. So, Model A has 3 varieties, one warrantied for 3 years, another for 6 years and a third for 12 (or 9, 10, whichever), but all 3 varieties of that model contain the same components. You're paying for the warranty.
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Can confirm.

And this site...now getting "server overload" messages half the time. Whee. This site is going the way of ICQ, et al.
 
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