where to buy hot water tanks
 

my 8 year old hot water tank is leaking slowly, so i think is time for a replacement. Im looking for 100-150 gallon hot water tank, but which place will have the best price? Im probably only going to stay in this house for another 3-4 years so i dont need any expensive and fancy brands.

also anyone here can recommend me a plumber that can help install the water tank?

Before you go and purchase a hot water tank, check into those tankless hot water heaters. More efficient and less prone to leaks. Eight years is way too early for a tank to go. What brand was it and did it come with any kind of warranty (tank)?

As for installers, it's always best to go with the people who sell the product. I've had good experiences with Hillcrest Plumbing when dealing with hot water tanks at my parents' and in-law's homes. The tank in my house is 16 years old and still running fine....... knock on wood. I guess it all boils down to (pun intended) the type of water your area has (hardness, chemicals, etc.). Langley water tastes like shit, but seems to be good on the pipes and plumbing.


Edit: holy bejeesus............ looking at the ad above. It's Shell Busey! Adbot is your friend.

your water tank will last longer if you drain it every 6months or so. you can pick up a tank at home depot sometimes they are on sale as for installation you could do it yourself if you got the soldering tools.

this is straight off the banner advert that was running at the top of this page! :D

http://www.housesmartheating.com/hot-water.html

I have those and they are crazy expensive. It is well worth it though because I never run out of hot water.

im just planning on stickjing with tradition tanks. my 40 gallon is good enough for us since we only have 3 people in our home.

i got a quote for 920$ at home depot, i will call the other place + rona tmmrw to get a quote.

theres a place near kingsgate mall on east broadway. its north east of kingsgate mall =]

dude 100-150gallon is WAY to big.. do you have to buy it for a building that houses 10-15 people?.. our water tank is going strong after 15 years. never been drained either. the cold water pipe inside it broke once but thats it. buy a gas one, to many problems with electrical and it takes longer to heat.

Im going to chime in with my knowledge here guys...Im a power engineer that specializes in boilers/refridgeration and steam..

....you should drain your tank every month or so, to clean out all the sedement from your tank. Not cleaning out your tank could possibly set yourself up for a major disaster.

When your hot water tank starts to leak, turn it off right away and dont gamble that shit....theres a shit-load of pressure inside it...
one molecule of pressured water is aprox. 1600x the size of steam molecule.
So when that tank decides its going to leak, the structural integrity of the tank is now gone and it could blow anytime without warning....

It happens guys...the news just doesnt talk about it, dont be apathetic about draining the tank either...its 5min job that could extend the life of the hot water tank by years.

I've seen the aftermath after a small sized hotwater tank blowing up...its not pretty. Actually, theres nothing left but the house foundation.