Water Heater Replacement

abkeywest · Post by **abkeywest** » Thu May 10, 2012 7:58 am

My water heater decided to spring a leak this past weekend. Would a small 6 or 10 gallon 120v water heater from Lowes or Home Depot work? I do not need the heat exchanger option and have easy access for replacement. I am asking this mainly due to price, $250.00 versus $700.00.

hmc · Post by **hmc** » Thu May 10, 2012 3:40 pm

yes AS LONG AS ITS NOT IN ENGINE ROOM ( FUMES )

abkeywest · Post by **abkeywest** » Thu May 10, 2012 4:09 pm

Thanks hmc!!!

After I posted I did a little more research and found the same thing. It is forward of the port engine in the engine compartment. For safety I will replace it with a marine water heater.

I know you get what you payfor but, Seaward brand water heaters are some what less expensive than Raritan does anyone have any thoughts?

Bob

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Thu May 10, 2012 7:19 pm

Unless you are going to live onboard and have it turned on all the time, I am thinking the cheaper one will work just fine for occasional use. My water heater is used only five months a year and then only an average of two days per week. The rest of the time it is turned off.

mitch · Post by **mitch** » Fri May 11, 2012 12:47 am