Indirect hot water tank sizing

kpc_75

larger water bill form people being in the shower longer..... :o

Craig Garnett

Putting in a SuperStor - How big is too big?

I'm about to replace my existing steam boiler and separate gas-fired water heater with a Burnham IN8 and a SuperStor indirect hot water tank. My wife has threatened me with great bodily harm if we ever run out of hot water while she's in the shower, so I'm planning to go with a larger tank than I might otherwise need. We've got plans to add a couple of bathrooms in the house, too, so having some capacity for future growth in hot water consumption would be nice.

So the question is, other than the extra cost of the larger tank, is there any major downside to having an outsized indirect tank?

Thanks!
-Craig

jeff klaverweiden

install a 60 gallon tank and when you need more hot water in the future install a thermostatic mixing valve and turn up the aquastat on the tank up to 170 degrees