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   deadmanmike | Nov 24, 2008 06:01am | #1

   I've installed a few from HD, and can't say I've noticed any great differences between BB and plumbing supply. No comebacks yet on any of them.

   They've all been in small commercial buildings, so I can't speak of any difference in efficiency/operating costs.

    

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   Snort | Nov 24, 2008 06:29am | #2

   Lowe's sells State, some iwth a lifetime guarantee.

   Now you see this one-eyed midget

   Shouting the word "NOW"

   And you say, "For what reason?"

   And he says, "How?"

   And you say, "What does this mean?"

   And he screams back, "You're a cow

   Give me some milk

   Or else go home"

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   DanH | Nov 24, 2008 06:53am | #3

   You can get the model number and look it up on the net. The quality of insulation will vary by model number.

   The mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mark of a mature man is that he wants to live humbly for one. --Wilhelm Stekel
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   BilljustBill | Nov 24, 2008 07:11am | #4

   If you buy from Lowes, you'll deal over the phone with another entity if you have trouble...  Lowes won't do anything but give you their phone number...

   I know of an LP 40 gallon water heater that required a new thermostat.. they would send the new part, but YOU had to WAIT for it and then YOU put it in....want to do gas plumbing yourself?

   Go for a Sears' model, they have a warranty the first year and come to your home to fix warranty problem...  Be sure you asked any place you buy from how big or how many anodes it has....so the longer the tanks last.

   Bill

   Bill