Lead is banned in Europe as well - the main reason I had to rip all that stuff out of that house.

Both my water heaters went in my old place, you have to shop around and get the best you can.

Done that John, and it'll go in later today. But the old one only lasted four years from new, and did a lot of damage when it popped two nights ago. I don't see how these can be considered "fit for purpose".

Where did you by your new tank from Peter and at what price? Same thing just happened to Dick and Carole and they are shopping for a new one.We looked around in town today but common answer was that they could get it sorted after the holiday - Tuesday.

I looked around, but in the end Walter was able to get me much the same cheaper than anywhere else. I bought an 18 gallon one for $500. I hope it's big enough - the old one was 30 gallon and it was way too big.

Thanks for your reply Peter have passed the info on to them.

My water heather is leaking badly.

Can anybody tell me where to get a 18-20 gallon heather for about $ 500 BZ.