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Old 05-13-2023, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by EdFNJ View Post
That's my plan. Getting one at (??) likely Lowes. Ours is electric so a bit simpler. Would have done it myself but couldn't lift the 110lb tank up about 2 1/2 feet to the platform into the drip pan. . Lowes and Home Depot want CLOSE TO $1000 just to install, and the local "big guys" aren't far behind them! A user here (thank you) mentioned Roger Pearce Plumbing so he is going to do our for less than 1/2 that including pressure tank, tray and everything else.

I also called Sumter County Building dept to confirm that what their website says that NO PERMIT IS NECESSARY as long as the change is same type fuel and same location. Lowes and HD folks insisted on charging $150 for an unnecessary permit.


When is a Building Permit **NOT** Required? | Sumter County, FL - Official Website
We just bought a new, 40 gallon electric water heater (Rheem) with expansion tank from one of the "big guys". Mike Scott Plumbing. Total Price for tank and installation was $910.