Bradford White and the DIY

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I've used Bradford White water heaters for many years and believe them to be a reasonably good product. However, their policies makes it difficult for the DIY to compare potential installations.

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Any suggestions as to how to where to find actual costs and average retail-to-customer markups? The SupplyHouse.com gives a delivered price. The one other on-line seller I found gave a low-ball price, then added $400 for shipping, which made it come out the same.

Anyone ever bought a BW from an on-line seller? If so, would you recommend it? If not, why not?

The Bradford White dual outlet heater served well for fifteen years before the tank began leaking. This is a 65gal dual outlet; top outlets are traditional domestic. Side outlets serve the radiant heat in a sun room floor./

Since BW doesn't sell to DIY, what's the best alternative? Not looking for lowest initial cost, just longest life and most efficient.

Bottom line - what dual outlet options are there for the DIY?

jack vines