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Some
of the pros and cons of owning a tankless water heater:
Tankless water heaters do not work in the same way as a conventional
water heater. Tankless systems heat water to the temperature
required for personal hygiene purposes and not to 120oF 140oF like a
conventional water heater. The only reason conventional water heater
'superheats' water to 120oF 140oF is the limited volume of water
they hold can be extended by mixing it with cold water. This waste
energy by heating the water and then cooling it again, also it
increases the possibility of a child or elderly family member
scalding him or herself accidentally. The process of 'superheating'
the water is not necessary with a tankless system because it
produces an unlimited supply of hot water.
We suggest when a tankless water heater is installed adjusted it so
that those who like the hottest shower in the home are comfortable
with the mixing valve be set to maximum hot. If you have a
thermometer in the house, the temperature of the shower should be at
about 104oF. This efficiently eliminates the waste of energy
associated with heating water to a temperature greater than is
necessary for personal use. It also eliminates the possibility of
scalding injuries.
Each time you use hot water a tankless system goes through a 15-30
second cycle to regulate the temperature of the water, set on the
thermostat. It will fluctuate from very hot to cool to just right.
When you turn on your shower or a faucet,
you will only use your hot water valve. Don't expect the water to
get as hot as it did before you installed the tankless water heater,
it will already be adjusted so you will not have to mix cold water
with it.
A tankless water heater is not an 'instant water heater'. It will
not reduce the time it takes for the hot water to reach your point
of use. The only way to do this is to install the tankless water
heater closer to the point of use. However,
if this is your goal, the size of the SETS Tankless Water Heater
allows it to be installed almost anywhere.
If
you were searching for tips or information for
the tankless water heater, look no further.
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