Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

Now, the first one I used was from the 1920s, had some problems with water flow, it only had one flow and in the 1920s it was much lower then modern shower use, thus was on the slow side. On the other hand I never ran out of hot water, no matter how much I used. Had to replaced the internals in the 1970s (had to find someone who could turn copper pipe to fit inside the old RUUD heater), but then it lasted another 20 years.

Finally had to replace it, it was just to old, not only was the pipes going (in the 1970s I had only replaced 1/3 of the pipes) but heating element and I needed higher amounts of Hot water (and I question it it meet modern plumbing codes, it was old). Ended up buying a new one that lasted about 15 years, more efficient then the old RUUD, and mounted on the wall so freed up some basement space for other uses. It paid for itself but 15 years it had a Major break in parts (and pipes) and I had to replace it last December, no problems since.

Here is a picture the same type of RUUD tankless water heater I use to have:

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