Replacement of a Boler 1700 Hot Water Tank

[dlux]

Does anyone know an appropriate replacement make/model for a 1978 Boler 1700 HWT? I quickly measured the old tank and it is 18" deep, 13" wide, and 12.5" high. anyone replace a tank recently?

Thanks

[Dennis Hannaburg]

I believe it's an American Appliance 6 avr


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[Dennis Hannaburg]

I just replaced mine...it's a suburban. It have it buy the door kit as well. Cost for me $550 Canadian.


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[dlux]

Thanks, I assume it is the uburban 6 Gallon model number SW6P? Heavy price tag!

Do I need the door assembly with the frame, or just the door. I am simply replacing one Wh with a new one. Thanks for your help

[Dennis Hannaburg]

You need the door flange kit. I ran into a snag when I went to hook up the gas line. On the old tank it attaches to the back upper left. On the new tank its on the front lower left. There was a gap on the plywood support for the hot water tank on the left side. I was able ti move the gas line through the the gap and with some minor bends I was able to get the gas line attached. It was't easy but I got it on.


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[dlux]

Thank you> Just to help me out. did you buy the uburban 6 Gallon model number SW6P?

Thanks

[Dennis Hannaburg]

Sorry dlux
I couldn't log in. Yes it is the suburban model

[Borden]

We got a 4 gal unit and place it under the sink in the original spot Earlton Boler works used. new hole is bigger glad we save the cutout used it the repair around the furnace hole as the old one was vert and the new one is horizontal was close fit though.