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Old 03-07-15, 12:57 PM
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Am wondering why indirect water heaters cost 2 to 3 times as much as an equivalent standalone gas fired water heater?
 
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Old 03-07-15, 01:05 PM
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2 to 3 times as much as an equivalent
Because they AREN'T "equivalent".

Better materials, last a L O N G time!
 
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And that coil inside the indirect is not cheap.
 
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Gentlemen, thanks for answering. It just seems like a lot of money for a tank, a coil and thermostat
 
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Old 03-08-15, 07:12 AM
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Yeah, it does, but when you figure that it will easily outlast 3, maybe 4, regular water heaters it starts to make sense.
 
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