Any help getting an age of a Clayton and lambert hot water heater? Just curious at this point.
My guess would be 2012 but it sure looks older than that.
Ancient, probably original to the home.
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You’re joking right? Just because you see a 12 in the SN you honestly think it was manufactured 9 yrs ago lol ?
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And your guess?.. yup I thought so ZERO. I have no information on this water heater and I’m not familiar with the brand. So when was in manufactured?
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Well, if we’re guessing, I’d say 50+ years old. 
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It’s old. Old enough I’ve never seen one.
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The home was built in 1958. I’m guessing it’s at least that old.
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21st week of 1927
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They waited 31 years to install it. 
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It sat in the supply house for 31 years
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Just wanted to see what would happen.
I guess I’m not good at playing WAFI… … …
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FWIW, any time I see a metal manufactures data plate I known it’s more than 30 years old. Many times the unit is 40 to 50 years old. All I or my client needs to know is that the unit is way past it’s design life and replacement should be anticipated.
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I would agree, However most likely this old WH (Work Horse) would outlast any (replacement) unit manufactured today.
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Agree… especially when the metal data plate and manufacturers medallions are affixed with ‘screws’, and then later followed by rivets, ie. 1960s-1970s!
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From Clayton & Lambert’s about page “ The warm air pipe and duct and water heater lines were perfected and sold in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s.”
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