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Tennis1 (NC)
I want instant hot water at my kitchen drink. I don't want to wait two minutes for the water to get hot just to wash my hands or whatever. Any ideas? Any thoughts on point of use tankless water heater?
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Wheelchair (IL)
There are such, point of use, tankless, hot water heaters. The operate, with electricity. Expensive and the cost of labor to install properly.
Best Wishes
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hj (AZ)
They require a "lot" of electricity and their flow is so restricted that it is ONLY enough to wash your hands, (about 3 to 5 needle sprays), and the cold water would only have that same flow.
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Tennis1 (NC)
I hope I have the correct perception as to how these point of use water heaters work. Don't they heat the water "on demand"? That is to say, when I turn on the faucet, I think the water gets heated while passing through some coils or something. Once the incoming water to the heater is hot, the coils no longer have to heat the water because the water is already hot and so the point of use heater can just let the hot water coming through keep moving. Am I correct? If nit can you educate me? Also doesn't the heater only use electricity while the faucet is on?
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packy (MA)
you have a good grasp on the concept..
the problem comes with the amount of power it will take to raise the temperature of cold water from 50-60-70 degrees to the needed 125-130 to wash dishes etc.
this rise must be done instantly. so to accomplish this there is a flow restrictor that will slow down the amount of hot water going thru the heater to very low levels so that you will not get cooler water out of it.
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bernabeu (SC)
I want a 1957 Mahogany hull twin 500 Criss-Craft cabin cruiser.
Either:
Install a recirculating line on the hot water
or
Move the heater and sink closer together
or (space permitting)
Install a local 2.5-5 gallon heater
as per: [www.bing.com]
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Rocket Gal (Non-US)
I want an old Corvette Stingray.
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m & m (MD)
...a '73 Stingray.
I would opt for the 2.5 gallon POU water heater. You won't need to make any lifestyle adjustments.
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bernabeu (SC)
local 2.5-5 gallon heater = Point Of Use heater
I would imagine that the point of use would be local to the user
ain't terminology fun ?
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hj (AZ)
I want a new Lamborghini.
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Fixitangel (NC)
Ok, this '57 has twin V555's and a 66 key piano in the salon but does it it have instant hot water in the galley?
I'd personally prefer a 1945 Elco 80' PT boat with the 3 packard V-12 supercharged aircraft engines.
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hj (AZ)
With or without working torpedo tubes? Might be good for shooting the kids into the water.
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bernabeu (SC)
By now the plywood hull would be dry-rotted.
! Dry-rotted !
? Get it ?
.......they're coming to take me........
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Tennis1 (NC)
Hello everyone. I have resolved my problem. I went with the Rheem Tankless Point Of Use Water Heater(from Home Depot). Installed by plumber under my kitchen sink. I had a 220v w/40 amp breaker installed by an electrician. I love it. I get hot water in about 4 seconds when I turn on the tap. Exactly what I wanted. Case Closed.
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