[Greenbuilding] Water heaters( Marathon or standard electric)

[Tom Wiprud]

I plan on building a new house soon.  I received the coop newsletter.  They
had the 105 gallon Marathon, R25  leakproof  water heater for about $850.

   My question is, would this be a good investment at $850, or would I be
better off  buying standard electric water heaters,(2 water heaters, 50
gallons each) and insulating them inside a box, and figure on replacing them
in 10 years?   What are your opinions or suggestions?    Thanks    Tom