Tankless Water Heater Buying Guide by PlumberSurplus.com

http://www.PlumberSurplus.com brings you a video buying guide on Tankless Water Heaters, their variations, uses, and the selection process. Whether its a Electric Tankless Water Heater, Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater, Propane Tankless Water Heater or Tankless Water Heater Accessories our Tankless Water Heater Video Buying Guide helps people break down the complexities.

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[DarkIpsum]

I have a question PlumberSurplus. Is the temperature for the output adjustable? I'm planning on using one for the shower in a tropical country where water is usually 80 degrees. If I bought one of the small electric water heater with .75GPM - 63°F degrees rise, does it mean the total temp for the output will be 143 degrees??? That's too hot. Is there a product that can be regulated to like 110 degrees constantly regardless of the output flow of water?

Thanks

[PlumberSurplus]

@DarkIpsum On most units the temperature would cut off at a certain level, like in your example it would raise to like 105 and then stop as they are designed to not provide scalding water, but make sure you check the one you are interested in purchasing to make sure this is available on that unit.

[utubmania2009]

which electric tank less emax is suitable to replace tank water heater for shower and sink?

[PlumberSurplus]

@utubmania2009 You may want to consider something like the Stiebel Eltron Tempra 20 Electric Tankless Water Heater

[utubmania2009]

@PlumberSurplus Let's say, the incoming cold water in Canada could be as low as slightly below 0 Celsius. If I desire the hot water shower temperate as tank heater provided, Will this tempra 20 you recommended works fine?

[PlumberSurplus]

@utubmania2009 If your incoming water temperature drops that low I would consider a natural gas or propane unit as the electric unit will only raise the temperature around 50 degrees. The RTG-84XN can raise your temperature up to 100 degree with a normal shower though

[riewekoche1]

These water heaters were already common place in Germany in the '60s.

[blueillusion97]

relatively new technology?? LOL riiigght... I think its only new it US as US never cared about saving natural resources until couple years ago

[ComyaBee]

Thanks Josh.

[dawgsnsuch]

@DarkIpsum wouldnt u want to take a nice cool shower in a tropical country? thats just my preference

[azumatify]

@riewekoche1 virtually all Japanese homes have them.

[norxcontacts]

Based on my research, these aren't worth the investment. You save on average $80 per year. The tankless units cost anywhere from $1500-$3000 with installation.

[WinterHaven]

ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS ARE EVEN WORSE!! They don't heat up the water as fast as propane. In fact some companies will not sell electric tankless for full house due to this.

[WinterHaven]

@MischievousKittie Except you have to pay by the nose for propane. There is no real savings with these tankless water heaters.

[WinterHaven]

These cost several thousand dollars to install. These happen to be PROPANE HOGS. Also people tend to take longer showers/baths due to unlimited hot water which defeats the purpose of saving. You have issues with "all or nothing" so no slow trickle hot water, and sometimes it can take several minutes of running water before it turns hot. TANKLESS WATER HEATERS ARE A WASTE. READ CONSUMER REPORTS THEY WILL VERIFY WHAT I SAY.

[MischievousKittie]

@truthseeker0183 My average electric budget was 219 a month( this on budget plan not actual usage which was higher) for a 1700 square foot home. that's an average. of 2650 a year. So the cost of one years utility bill up front is what i paid for my whole house unit installed. Now my utility bills are half of what they used to be.So they pay for themselves in the long run.

[PlumberSurplus]

@truthseeker0183 yea the cost can be significantly more, but most people feel they save that money in the long run with their energy bill