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Servicetech · 03-30-14, 08:50 AM

I'm reconsidering a Marey due to the HUGE price differnce in installed cost vs. a modualting heater. Modulating heaters require SS venting which pushes the installed cost close to a condensing water heater. Marey 10L plus venting/moving gas line is $325 (about $75 cheaper than tank heater) vs. $1,000+ for a modulating water heater. The numbers actually make sense !!

Marey could be located about 10' closer to point of use since it requires no condensate drain line. Bringing the WH indoors into conditioned space would be required since there is no built in freeze protection, and manual gas adjustments need to be readily accessible. 4" B vent can be obtained locally at reasonable cost.

03-30-14, 08:50 AM	#20
Servicetech Apprentice EcoRenovator Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Moore Oklahoma Posts: 267 Thanks: 108 Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts	I'm reconsidering a Marey due to the HUGE price differnce in installed cost vs. a modualting heater. Modulating heaters require SS venting which pushes the installed cost close to a condensing water heater. Marey 10L plus venting/moving gas line is $325 (about $75 cheaper than tank heater) vs. $1,000+ for a modulating water heater. The numbers actually make sense !! Marey could be located about 10' closer to point of use since it requires no condensate drain line. Bringing the WH indoors into conditioned space would be required since there is no built in freeze protection, and manual gas adjustments need to be readily accessible. 4" B vent can be obtained locally at reasonable cost.