Warren Holybee
Active Member
My hot water heater recently started leaking. If money were no object, I would probably replace it with a like kind Raritan. 40 years is a great service life even in a home. In a boat that is astonishing.
At nearly $1k, it's just too much money. I looked at older threads and see several people have installed the isotemps, and some have even squeezed in bigger tanks. I'm inclined to go smaller. The space isn't really shaped right for a sideways tank, and while I might be able to shoehorn in a big tank, id rater have a clean install with more space around the tank. The 6 gallon, when super hot from the engine, was enough for 3 showers. I think I could get 2 showers out of the isotemp spa 15, 4 gallon, and also the smaller capacity would heat quicker. I'd probably opt for the optional 1500w element for fast heating.
I also want to rework the pluming. I don't like the OEM install with so many plastic tee connectors on the tank inlet and outlets, and also want to add shutoff valves to the hot water tank, and to add a decent water filter after the water pump. Maybe also size up the pipes to the shower for more flow. 3/8" ID is tiny.
Anyone want to share pictures under the sink showing what has been done with the pluming?
At nearly $1k, it's just too much money. I looked at older threads and see several people have installed the isotemps, and some have even squeezed in bigger tanks. I'm inclined to go smaller. The space isn't really shaped right for a sideways tank, and while I might be able to shoehorn in a big tank, id rater have a clean install with more space around the tank. The 6 gallon, when super hot from the engine, was enough for 3 showers. I think I could get 2 showers out of the isotemp spa 15, 4 gallon, and also the smaller capacity would heat quicker. I'd probably opt for the optional 1500w element for fast heating.
I also want to rework the pluming. I don't like the OEM install with so many plastic tee connectors on the tank inlet and outlets, and also want to add shutoff valves to the hot water tank, and to add a decent water filter after the water pump. Maybe also size up the pipes to the shower for more flow. 3/8" ID is tiny.
Anyone want to share pictures under the sink showing what has been done with the pluming?