What starts the combustion,, is it started with a pressure drop .. so if pressure is dropped by using cold water it would start this water heater
2076617
It is a bad investment. If you can get your money back return it. it rarely works properly.
2076618
Hi William. Mark here... Personally, the combination of the heater and the provider has been a nightmare. 2X now, the inner coils have burst from cold temps. If you live in a cold climate be very careful! T oanswer your quesytion, the unit is in our studio apt and to prepare to take a shower we must first turn on the sink hot wate which is near the shower to initiate the hot water. Then once the shower is turned on (as long as the unit continues to fire) we then tune thew sink off which allows the shower to keep flowing hot water. It's a querk for lack of a better term to say the least and I hope thatg answered your question. Hi William. Mark here... Personally, the combination of the heater and the provider has been a nightmare. 2X now, the inner coils have burst from cold temps. If you live in a cold climate be very careful! T oanswer your quesytion, the unit is in our studio apt and to prepare to take a shower we must first turn on the sink hot wate which is near the shower to initiate the hot water. Then once the shower is turned on (as long as the unit continues to fire) we then tune thew sink off which allows the shower to keep flowing hot water. It's a querk for lack of a better term to say the least and... » Read More Hi William. Mark here... Personally, the combination of the heater and the provider has been a nightmare. 2X now, the inner coils have burst from cold temps. If you live in a cold climate be very careful! T oanswer your quesytion, the unit is in our studio apt and to prepare to take a shower we must first turn on the sink hot wate which is near the shower to initiate the hot water. Then once the shower is turned on (as long as the unit continues to fire) we then tune thew sink off which allows the shower to keep flowing hot water. It's a querk for lack of a better term to say the least and I hope thatg answered your question. « Show Less
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No there is a flow valve that starts it. this unit is not worth the money. You have to turn the hot water all the way on to get it to start and if you turn it down it turns it off. The company is no help with repairs or replacement Buy from another company
1206071
As far as I remember it only heats when there is pressure. You can find the pressure point. Put something on it like a bag of sand or similar. Hope this will help you.
2193240
I have not had any problems yet. But I think the unit is not starting as fast as it did at first. But it is still heating as it should.
466611
This water heater requires a steady flow of water, it will automatically cut off it the water stops, plus if water flow is not steady the water will get hotter with less water which could result in getting burnt. You set the temp control which controls the gas and you set the water flow separately and I think it requires the water flow to be steady. If you have regular water flow this is a great water heater and I highly recommend.
2052907
Is this a new unit? If it is, you might consider warranty repair. If it's been in service for a while, I would look at the unit while hot water is running to see if you have plenty of flame coming from the burners. I've never had problems with the water being only warm on my unit, usually too hot.
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I purchased the same heater last year and had the same problem. It looked like the gas wasn't blowing up on the spark close enough to get it ignited. I had to lean down and lightly blow between the spark and the end where the gas comes out. That got it lit.
2132657
perhaps you may have a kink in the water line. Is it the hot. cold or both lines that exhibit low pressure.
2010406
When u turn on the hot water at the faucet, do u turn on just the hot? Because my heater turns off the moment I turn on the cold water. I think it must have something to do with the amount of pressure the water is coming in and out of the water heater. It has to be at a minimal pressure or the heater will not operate properly. When I turn on my cold water to mix with the hot, I guess it reduces how much pressure I'm pulling from the heater so it turns off. Although when I'm taking a shower, my shower head allows for a higher gpm (gallon per minute), so I can have both the hot and cold water running at the same time in my shower only.
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The heat is automatic, but if you put cold water in it, the heater is not strong enough to heat up the water. Even if you put warm water in it, the heater only keeps the water warm for about 20 minutes and then it begins to turn cold. So I would say that you can just put the cold water in it and the heater is not strong enough to actually heat up the water.
55167
Make sure you don't turn the flame too low.Also make sure your tank is working properly
896272
Yes, When you turn the hot water on it triggers the Ignighter to light the gas, It is powered by 2 D batteries and the burners start to heat the water.
97304
I would suggest checking your propane regulator for proper operation. Possibly test the LP gas pressure at the connection going to the water heater.
767272
My heater quit working entirely, out of warranty, so I replaced it with a conventional tank type hot water heater. Additionally. When the incoming water temperature would get very cold in the winter the water would not get hot enough as it passed through the heater. We then would turn the hot water faucet down to slow the flow down then the water would get warmer. I think these units are not very reliable for every day use. I will never purchase another one of them.
716234
I am guessing by go "cold" you mean the water goes from cold to hot while you are running the water. These heaters can only warm the water so much, so if your incoming water is very cold, like in the winter it may not be able to keep up.
956632
It is factory pre-set to a certain temperature. How you would normally do it is to turn on the hot water only, check temp and slowly open cold water till you reach the temp you want. If you open cold water to fast and to much, the unit will not shut off but the water will become cold instead of warm. If you turn on cold water first and then hot water, it takes to long to get warm.
1095211
I can't answer your question. I believe you would need to have a professional come in and look at the unit. If you are not getting hot water, it sounds like either no power to the heating elements or the elements have gone bad. In either event, a professional could trouble shoot the unit and tell you.
1903079
This water heater does not have an electronic ignitor. You have to manually light the burner.