In this video Jimbo replaces his point of use 2 gallon tank with a new Rheem 6GL. Jimbo found it a bit odd that these small units do not come with the power cord attached. None the less it was an easy fix and had no problem getting this thing installed.
As always feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Cost: $250
Time: 30-45min
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what's that voice at 3:15?
Jimbo-i love you metal and woodworking videos bu that is what you should stick with! Never use galvanized or black pipe for domestic water ONLY BRASS for water!
Also a 6 gallon WH calls for #12 wire with the first 6 feed being armored cable.
nice video Thank Jimbo
You have to switch hot and cold water lines !! wrong connection .//+ That W.H doesn't have a drain.
So what was wrong with the old WH? Where was it leaking from and why?
Subscribed to ur channel jumbo.i'm a plumber
When an electric water heater fails it is almost always a burnt out heating element available for about $10. Where I live permanently installed heaters drawing that much power are required to be hard wired, not run off cords. That new water heater probably draws 17-18 amps and should be on a separate 20 amp line with 12-2/ground (yellow) wire while the small old one was probably about 12 amps. The National Electric Code requires Ground Fault Interrupter protection for any outlet within 6 feet of water and also in bathrooms, garages, and outdoors. Running new wire for the water heater and DIY installation of GFIs would make great video ideas...
Jimbo just wanted to say I appreciate you posting the video even after realizing the water lines were backwards. Most folks would have not allowed themselves to be seen making mistakes. But by doing this honestly you helped people like me that know nothing about installing a water heater, (which I now have to do at my church) and now I can learn from the great things you did.... as well as your mistake so hopefully I won't make the same one. Great video to learn from and your honesty has earned you a new subscriber from me. take care!
Partner how do you drain does kind of heater?
Missed a double check valve at cold line ....