Had a 50 inch water heater — replacing it with a 59 1/4 inch one

green4757| Posted inGeneral QuestionsonJuly 5, 2015 10:51am

Had a 50 inch water heater — replacing it with a 59 1/4 inch one.

Will there be any problems because of height difference? Does the height difference cause any problems with installation?

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MALCOLM TAYLOR|Jul 06, 2015 12:00am|#1

Wouldn't you be in a much better position to answer that than us?
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Martin Holladay|Jul 06, 2015 05:07am|#2

Anthony,
Water heaters are installed in many different places. I've seen them in crawl spaces, closets, and the tiny triangular attics behind kneewalls. Your question is best answered on site, with a tape measure.
charlie_sullivan|Jul 06, 2015 02:34pm|#3

You could try posting a picture of the installation and you might find people here willing to guess from the picture.