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| Heat-pump Electric Hybrid Heat cycle releases cool air into room while heat -exchanger heats water inside tank. Read more $26+ savings per month not supported by customer testimony. Read comparison Read blog |
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| Rheem hybrid electric heat pump Objective: Energy savings Heat pump pulls heat from surrounding air LCD control panel |
American hybrid electric Objective: Energy savings LCD control with three operation modes. Back-up elements Read specs |
GE heat pump Electric Objective: Energy savings Compressor and evaporator pull heat from surrounding air > LCD control panel Promo video & specs |
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Smith Voltex Electric Hybrid Objective: Energy savings Heat pump transfers heat to water + operation modes LCD display |
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| University of South Florida water heating
system Objective: Energy savings "Adjusted cost of hot water = $85 per year" |
Air
Generate- Air Tap Objective: Energy savings Heat pump added to top of existing tank. 7000 BTUs consume 2Kw per hour. |
Compact heat pump Objective: Energy savings LCD control panel 66" x 22" compact size China |
Stiebel-eltron-accelera-hybrid Objective: Energy savings ✔Works more efficiently when room air temp is warm |
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High-efficiency & innovative Gas Ordinary gas water heater 69% efficiency. Tankless 79%. Electric 99%. 'High efficiency' gas 90- 96%. High efficiency not same as energy savings Read more |
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Objective: High-demand 121 Gal per hour recovery <> compare with regular gas 41 Gal per hour recovery |
Bradford White efficiency Objective: Ultra-high efficiency, air quality, integration with technology and exterior heat sources Digital control located at top |
Rheem
Power Vent electronic gas heater Objective: PV electronic control Adjust temperature remotely Self cleaning |
AO Smith Vertex "peak demand" Gas heater Objective: High demand Burner & blower at top deliver unlimited hot water Diagnostic LCD |
American
high efficiency gas Objective: efficiency & easy installation Pressurized combustion 24V Electronic control Powered anode rod - Read |
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Smith "Next-hybrid" Objective: efficiency & high demand Uses secondary heat exchanger & buffer tank Multiple modes |
Bradford White high recovery Objective: high demand and conventional draft 76,000 BTU per hour so more hot water is available |
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options Customer options continued ... .. products shown are available in other brands |
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| State "sandblaster" commercial self cleaning Objective: Long-term value Less sediment means more energy efficiency Gold elements = long life |
Bradford
White Gas self-cleaning Objective: Value, high demand: 66 Gal recovery Efficient self-cleaning tank |
Bradford White energy saver electric Objective: Energy savings heat traps on pipes, 2" foam insulation Automatic controls |
Marathon electric by Rheem Objective: long life Insulated, self-cleaning, non- corroding polybutene tank, oversized element parts for easy sediment removal |
Phoenix
evolution Objective: Combine all home heating into one appliance Hot water, hydro air Hot water baseboard heat Solar assisted |
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| Whirlpool
energy smart electric water heater Objective: Energy savings Control on top of heater 4 operating modes Read product details |
Zenith copper-lined Objective: anti-microbial & long tank life 99.99% pure copper Self-cleaning |
Hubbell
point of use Objective: save water and money Thermostat, low amps Connect to wall switch |
Kenmore
tabletop Objective: utility /appearance Easy access control > set temperature higher on wash day > 2" foam insulation. Dual power option |
NRG
Biogeyser Objective: Savings OWB: outdoor wood-fired boiler Check local air quality rules |
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| Immersion heater Objective: now guests can stay in the barn Put 120V electric heater in bucket of water > makes 150° hot water |
Insinkerator Hot Water Dispenser Objective: save water, save energy Point of use hot water Kohler, Sunbeam, Franke, KitchenAid, Panasonic Others |
SuperStor oil fired water heater Objective: Low energy cost Bock oil fired |
Bradford White low NOx water heater Objective: Low nitrogen oxide emissions 75% less NOx than standard model while maintaining efficiency and water temps |
Pot heater Objective: Fill pot and have hot water at any sink 12" tall heater heats plugs into 115V outlet Dispenses 2-3 liters hot water into cup or sink Use switch or timer |
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| Solar: Solar water heat is efficient use of solar energy Solar tanks are made for higher temps. Regular water heater can be damaged by 180° F solar temps. Tempering valve needed. Check manual |
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| AO Smith cirrex solar assisted electric
heater Objective: Solar heating Energy star > 30% tax credit Claim: "70% water heating is free" |
Rheem Solar series products Objective: Solar heating Slim solar panels provide free and natural way to heat water Electric back up |
Bradford White EcoStor Objective: Conserve energy, store solar heat Choose gas or electric back up > ICON gas control Integrated mixing device |
Chromagen solar tank Objective: Store solar heat International manufacturer Back up elements Insulated tank |
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| Bock Indirect Coil tank heater
Objective: Boiler heats hot water through coil inside water tank. Ideal when home uses boiler for heating | Lochinvar solar storage tank Objective: Store solar heat Back up 4500 Watt element, foam insulation, 150 psi working pressure Mfg in Tennessee Read | Bock
solar tank Objective: Store solar heat Optional electric element back-up | Triangle tube indirect multi-energy tank Objective: Integration with solar, geothermal Heat exchange coil 2" foam insulation | ||
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| List of Do it yourself solar water heater
projects Objective: Inexpensive Solar water heaters |
José
Alano solar collector from water bottles Objective: Recycling, innovation, solar heating Brazilliant from Brazil |
Gull Sun Coil Objective: Absorb solar heat from all directions Locate 6' diameter collector in hard-to-fit areas 5 gal per minute flow rate |
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| Timers
and controls Protect electronics from electrical surge |
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Pacific Gas Water Heater Timer Objective: Save energy Do-it-yourself gas water heater timer Read details |
Bradford
White ICON gas water heater timer Objective: Save energy Gas valve communicates with timer and other features. Gas valve connects to timer |
Whirlpool Energy-Smart Objective: Save energy Thermisters at top and bottom of tank monitor temperature more accurately Diagnostic LCD |
Honeywell Gas valve video Objective: Market innovation Gas valve sold to water heater manufacturers Each manufacturer can bring unique innovations |
Compare 16 electric and 2 gas water heater
timers Objective: Save money Do-it-yourself timers save $15-20 per month |
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| Rheem Honeywell Gas Valve Gas valve communicates with electronic control at top of heater |
ASAP
programmable water heater timer 5 available programs: Program weekdays, weekend, day-off, vacations |
Programmable water heater timer on wall Do-it-yourself water heater timer made from off-the-shelf parts Costs about $80 |
AO Smith Intelli-Vent electronic gas valve Self-diagnostic gas valve. Brand-specific gas valves control increasingly complicated water heaters. |
Whirlpool
energy smart electric water heater Objective: Energy savings Control on top of heater 4 operating modes Read product details |
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| Passive solar water heater Do-it-yourself Use old 40 gallon tank and save money 7 months each year |
Off-peak water heater Do-it-yourself Wire water heater so one element is turned off during peak electric prices |
9+ ways to save with water heater Do-it-yourself Simple efficiency steps with your gas and electric water heater |
Add staging tank Do-it-yourself Pre-heat incoming cold water with tank located in naturally warm area |
Motorized shut off valve Bradford White leak detection and inlet water shut off packages |
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| Intelligent
anode rod Objective: Warn of anode rod depletion before tank rusts and ruptures, plus leak detection Anode rod options |
Defender FVIR heaters Objective: Advanced flammable vapor protection Read review Read forum discussion |
Hot water recirculation system on timer Objective: save money vs recirculation without timer |
Power anode rod Objective: Long life for metal tank. Anode rod options |
Demand pump Objective: save money, save water. Quickly circulates hot water to distant faucet |
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| Avoid tankless hype |
 Read side-by-side test results Read hidden cost of tankless |
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| Hard-water/efficiency Tankless water heater efficiency drops > parts fail in 2 years without water- softener. De-liming does not restore efficiency. Read pdf |
American gas hybrid Combines storage and tankless technology Handles peak demand with no minimum flow rate and cold water sandwich. American-size consumption. |
Preheat cold water Pre-heat incoming cold water with tank located in naturally warm area |
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