-=> Quoting Tim Hutzler to Elaine Roberts <=-
 Hello Tim:
 I've printed this entire msg. out, the reason for deletion.
 I'm sure it will come in handy in Florida, while shopping around.
   TH> I had considered using an electric water heater as a backup
 > should I run out of gas during the winter. That would be the only
 > reason why I would do this. After all, I have 140 gals of hot
 > water each day the sun shines.  Sounds great, but we would be limited for space in a Mobile Park.
 > This is why we are considering getting rid of the water tank.
 TH> Well, a single 40-tank of the design I mentioned I think would suit a
 TH> mobile nicely. However, I note that you live in Canada. The winter
 TH> days are shorter. It would be importand to use lots of insulation, and
 TH> an insulated cover to keep the heat in at night. If you don't do that,
 TH> the water going into your regular water heater could actually be
 TH> colder than the origional water supply. You would actually loose
 TH> money.
 
 
 ER> Haven't heard from anyone in Florida, but it should be the same
 > in California........right?
 TH> The problem with Florda is staying cool. 
 
 True, although it wasn't difficult last year with the cold spell that
 lasted a couple of months (Jan & Feb).
 I went back into one of our Workshop Books (April 1980) and there was a
 system in it, that told us how to make it.
 We haven't completely ruled out the Hot Water on Demand yet.
 The existing system in the Mobil is 20 - 25 gallons with a 40 gallon
 backup Solar System, should give us more than enough water, we think!
 Can't thank you enough for all this help.  Really appreciate it.
 Elaine
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