[Strawbale] solar hot water holding tank - Mark Nagel

[Bruce Fraser]

Where we live there is a Habitat for Humanity re-use store that I am told
sells old electric water tanks, often with the heating element removed, so
all you need to do is buy a couple of plugs at a hardware store to put in
the holes.

Basically any re-use store if you have one out your way.

cheers

Bruce



                                                                           
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Yes, Lowes/Home Depot etc., just ask for damaged tanks.  You might look up
general contractors in your area and ask them as well.  Go for the electric
ones (cheaper).


-Mark Nagel
Everett, WA


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From: Raftercat5 at aol.com

Standard tanks, however, are relatively robust (including heat loss) and
much cheaper; as a matter of fact, you might be able to pick up a damaged
one
from a nearby retail outlet that sells tanks for fairly cheap.
-Mark  Nagel
Everett, WA


Mark:  Well, I love that idea, thanks!  ...but WHERE OH, WHERE  would we
find
such a thing?  The local Lowes or Home Depot??  All I  have ever seen there

are electric or gas hot water heater tanks.  The tank  we need I don't
believe
has to be pressurized, but that's not written in  stone.  Anyone else have
any
ideas?
- Kathy


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