How many gallons / litres is your home water heater?

We live in a suburban 4 bedroom detached home. I find that after my wife and kid shower, I’m stuck showering in cold water.

Are they using too much water or is my water heater just not big enough?

Edit: not my photo. We currently have a 50gal tank.

  • 𝔗𝔢𝔯 𝔐𝔞𝔵𝔦𝔪𝔞@jlai.lu
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    3 days ago

    Personally I would never settle for a tank heater. I want one that can deliver unlimited hot water on demand.

    They’re cheaper to operate, and it’s good never having to worry about things like whether someone just washed a few dishes before you go take a shower.

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      3 days ago

      It depends where you live and your usage/situation. In Canada on demand heaters are kind of rare as the water in winter is much too cold to be heated instantly. It’s possible but it takes “beefy” heaters, so tanks are much more common.