Insulation Water Heater And Hot Water Lines

tzzzz216

How much of a benefit do you see in wrapping a water heater and hot water lines that are in an unfinished basement thats exposed to some cold weather the house is in north florida low temps being in the 20's , my customer thinks there is now benefit in saving on their elec. bill .

thanks in advance .

KillerToiletSpider

The savings would be minimal if noticed at all.

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neolitic

Think I read, insulating the
first 6' of water lines on both sides
gives the most benefit...
unless heater is in an unconditioned space?
And I'd have no idea about the "tropics."

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KillerToiletSpider

The heater is electric, it is already inefficient by it's design.

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neolitic

True, but...
Just looked at a potential job
out in the boonies.
Electric W/H, oil forced air.
They want to look at oil W/H
What can you do?
Gas service is 10 miles away!
LP is swapping one head ache
for another near as I can see.

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Teetorbilt

Here, most LP co's will install an underground tank with a service contract. I was involved many of them for generators following Francis/Jeanne/Wilma.

I'm still trying to convince Ol'#2 because our water heater is past due for replacement and I want a gas oven/cooktop.

I guess you can tell who does most of the cooking here.

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neolitic

Biggest eater should be
the biggest cook!

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KillerToiletSpider

I don't think my wife could survive without her Viking stove.

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