with solar, geothermal, heat-pump or other energy source
Can cost more.
Hard for electricity to heat water as water rushes past in pipe. See image
-Not consistant with saving energy or water
- No hot water in power outage
No,
- Requires 90-120 Amps- Typical home electric service is 150-200 Amps (check main breaker to see amps of your service)
- Upgrade service panel to convert to tankless electric.
-Homeowner install not recommended
Low pressure causes tankless to shut off elements
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Succeptable to lime build-up.
De-lime each year
No warranty without plumber trained by specific manufacturer.
Require surge protector
-Cannot store heat from other source
Cannot heat and store water during off peak
-Always demand
fossil fuel
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Adjusting temperature can shut down elements if water cannot heat fast enough.
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-Not consistant with saving energy or water
- No hot water in power outage
No,
Requires 1-1/4" gas pipe Requires air intake pipe
Requires stainless-steel flue
Requires 110V electric line
Requires professional installation
Located farther from faucets
-Homeowner install not recommended
Low pressure causes tankless to shut off burner
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Succeptable to lime build-up.
De-lime each year
No warranty without plumber trained by specific manufacturer.
Not proteced by FVIR
Require surge protector
-Cannot store heat from other source
-Always demand
fossil fuel
Read Page 4
Adjusting temperature can shut down burner if air, fuel and vent don't match.
You can save 4-9% operating cost by insulating tank
See how
-Heats 21 Gal per hour
See chart
- Stored hot water available any time.
Allows water conservation
See how
'Self-cleaning' tanks available
Corrosion-fighting anode rod inside each unit
-No extended warranty without professional installation.
-Homeowner can diagnose and repair same day using locally-available interchangable parts
-With minor pipe changes, storage water heaters store heat gathered from other sources
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See how
See chart
- Stored hot water available any time
How to install gas water heater
Allows water conservation
See how
'Self-cleaning' tanks available
Corrosion-fighting anode rod inside each unit
No extended warranty without professional installation.
Homeowner can usually diagnose and repair using locally available parts
Protected by FVIR
-With minor pipe changes, storage water heaters store heat gathered from other sources
See options
