A Propane Hot Water Heater Is A Convenient Way To Get Hot Water In Your Cabin

If you have a cabin on a lake or in the woods that doesn't have hot water, a good option to consider is installing a propane hot water heater. You can have a traditional tank heater or a tankless heater installed that's powered by propane. Propane is an ideal way to heat water when you're too far in the country to connect to a natural gas line. Here's a look at how a propane hot water heater is installed.

Hire A Plumber

It's best to hire a plumbing company, such as All American Plumbing & Heating,  to install the water heater and put in the gas line. If you're subject to city or county codes, a licensed plumber may be required to install the heater and gas lines, and having the work done by a plumber ensures the heater and gas line are safe and function properly.

Understand The Requirements

You'll need a propane tank to fuel the hot water heater, and it should be on your property and ready to go when the plumber arrives. Understand the requirements for the tank before you place it on your land. The tank has to rest on stable and level ground, so you may want a concrete pad put in. The tank also needs to be a safe distance away from the hot water heater and your house. The distance might be regulated by your local codes office. This will affect where you can place the propane tank and it will determine how the plumber will route the gas line.

Connect The Tank To The Heater

The gas line from the propane tank to the hot water heater has to be buried in a trench. The depth of the trench may be determined by codes, but the plumber knows the right way to lay the line. One end of the gas line is attached to the tank and the other to the hot water heater. There will be a shut-off valve on the line so that you can turn the gas off if you'll be away from your cabin for an extended time.

Once your heater is installed and the gas line is buried and covered with grass, you might forget there's a gas line in your yard. You may want to mark it in some way so you don't dig in that area and rupture the line. A propane water heater makes it convenient to have hot water at your cabin for bathing and doing dishes. Plus, when you have hot water, staying at the cabin in cold weather is a little more tolerable.

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