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*Scale builds up on the inside of pipes, and must be cleaned every year with mild acid such as vinegar
*Scale builds up on the inside of pipes, and must be cleaned every year with mild acid such as vinegar


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*4.1 kW 100F rise recovary rate of 30 gph - stated spec. $330 [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rheem-4-1-kW-208-Volt-Thermostatic-Tankless-Electric-Water-Heater-Commercial-RTEH4208T/315052846]. Q&A is inconsistent with spec: [At 0.5 GPM you will receive a 56° temperature rise, at 1.0 GPM you will receive a 28° temperature rise]. It's tiny - 10x5x3 inches.
*8kW 35F rise at 1.56 gpm  - $240 -[https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rheem-Performance-8-kW-Self-Modulating-1-55-GPM-Tankless-Electric-Water-Heater-RETEX-08/300800454]
*6.5 kW 30A 240 - $120 [https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Tankless-SIVUATEK-Control-Instant/dp/B09CYM78PP/ref=sr_1_7?crid=C7DAK94VED4J&keywords=240v%2B30A%2Bon%2Bdemand%2Bwater%2Bheater&qid=1666582926&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjUxIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&s=hi&sprefix=240v%2B30a%2Bon%2Bdemand%2Bwater%2Bheate%2Ctools%2C96&sr=1-7&th=1]


=Links=
=Links=
*[[Tankless Electric Water Heater]]
*Service valve - [https://www.amazon.com/Watts-4-LFTWH-FT-HCN-RV-Tankless-Service-Pressure/dp/B07HBCMKP3/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1548870551&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=tankless+water+heater+valve+kit+1%2F2%22&psc=1]
*Service valve - [https://www.amazon.com/Watts-4-LFTWH-FT-HCN-RV-Tankless-Service-Pressure/dp/B07HBCMKP3/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1548870551&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=tankless+water+heater+valve+kit+1%2F2%22&psc=1]
*Could alternatively use 2 [[Diverter Valve]]s  + with separate relief valve . Cost of $19x2 +
*Could alternatively use 2 [[Diverter Valve]]s  + with separate relief valve . Cost of $19x2 +
*[[Mintank Water Heater]]

Latest revision as of 03:46, 24 October 2022

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Cleaning

  • Scale builds up on the inside of pipes, and must be cleaned every year with mild acid such as vinegar

Sourcing

  • 4.1 kW 100F rise recovary rate of 30 gph - stated spec. $330 [1]. Q&A is inconsistent with spec: [At 0.5 GPM you will receive a 56° temperature rise, at 1.0 GPM you will receive a 28° temperature rise]. It's tiny - 10x5x3 inches.
  • 8kW 35F rise at 1.56 gpm - $240 -[2]
  • 6.5 kW 30A 240 - $120 [3]

Links