HW heater temper tank

[hollis]

Water from deep well is VERY cold,..summer we have lots of condensation and dripping of pipes. I suppose hot water takes longer to recover. Can an old Hot water heater,. stripped of insulation be used as a temper tank to help heat up the water to room temp? If so would you pipe it the same way with the cold inlet from the pump side or would it be better to reverse this?

(Is it difficult to strip the outer shell and remove this insulation? )

I'm guessing a gas heater with its central air flow would be a bit better (?)

[havasu]

As long as the old HW tank is in good condition with no rust inside, this is a very plausable solution. I personally would not remove the insulation, as the labor involved would be a waste of time. Since you want the coldest water to be tempered a bit, install it from your well into the cold side, and have it exit on the hot side, so that you will receive the warmest water possible, due to the rising heat factor. As a reminder, consider an occasional flush to remove any sediment from the tank.

If possible, please post up a picture of the finished product!