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Tankless Water Heaters
It's all over the news: Tankless water heaters offer better energy efficiency than conventional storage water heaters. Unlike storage water heaters that continuously expend energy to heat stored water, tankless water heaters heat water only when hot water is in use. This technology can save you up to 50 percent on your hot water heating bill.
Tankless water heaters also:
- Provide an endless flow of hot water on demand, so you won't run out of hot water when you're using it.
- Last longer than storage water heaters because they use a flow-through technology that reduces unit corrosion and mineral buildup.
- Are compact and wall-mountable to save you floor space.
posted by Arnold Chao | 04/30/08 1:27pm | 6 Comments
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Travel Gal says:
But these devices will double your electric bill. Wait until the technology is better before buying!
John says:
I had a company come and give me an evaluation I was told that I needed a 3/4" gas line as opposed to the 1/2" existing. Can someone tell me if this is true?
gregk69@att.net says:
To answer JOHN;yes it is true,because to produce the required hot water,your tankless must put the water thru a heat exchanger,which is a 'restriction',so you do need a 3/4"line to supply the unit to deliver the proper amount of gas....and by the way,i've had one in my house for weel over 5 yrs,and it works like a dream...
deeroyh says:
Is it necessary to install separate units at each tap or will one centrally located device work ?
Safe Shopping Network says:
These things seem to be popular where I live. I would imagine that massive amounts of gas / electricity would be needed to heat the water, so I'm skeptical about the price savings.
mrplumber_357 says:
Tankless water heaters are expensive and overrated! They take longer to provide hot water than even a standard hot water tank. Water and time are wasted down the drain while waiting for this hot water to reach the tap! A great alternative is a Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve! It's a recirculation system that conserves water while also providing instant hot water throughout your entire home! It's easy for anyone to install, works off of the homes existing plumbing, and only costs $179.95!
The Hot Water Lobster uses no electricity and is pump free, so it creates no noise. It is made in the U.S.A., has a 10-year warranty, and can be easily installed in under 10 minutes.
Check it out at:
http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/