Buderus indirect still kicking after 20 years

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Jim R.
Jim R. Posts: 60
in Domestic Hot Water

Buderus ST200 indirect. I open the hatch every 5 years and scrub it out with a brush. Noticed slight pitting in spots and light rust colored water in bottom but it cleaned up nice. I’m sure the powered anode helps.

Working as promised, sales guy and installer earned their money and then some.

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  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Posts: 12,929

    Damn…. you need to replace that with something that won't hold up that well. How are the manufacturers supposed to stay in business if they make things that good?

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Posts: 21,324

    Don't JINX it.

  • bjohnhy
    bjohnhy Posts: 220

    Very nice! What have you kept the tank set point at? What boiler temp has supplied it?

  • SuperTech
    SuperTech Posts: 2,704

    Those are great indirect tanks. I've always liked that they can be opened up and the coil is gigantic.

  • Robert O'Brien
    Robert O'Brien Posts: 3,613

    Now you know why Buderus went out! 😎

    EdTheHeaterMan
  • SuperTech
    SuperTech Posts: 2,704

    The Buderus ST200 might be the best indirect tank I've ever seen. They seem to last forever. The Stainless steel HTP/Peerless tanks are great as well. The stone lined Burnham tanks are also very good.

  • Jim R.
    Jim R. Posts: 60

    Boiler runs at 180 and DHW set to 120. 53 gals still plenty of hot water for 4 teenagers and their loooong showers.

    EdTheHeaterManbjohnhy

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