Should I put the electric heater under the sink?
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I don't think that would be a good idea, with the threat of a water leak. Mine is under a kitchen cabnet.
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Hi Tom. You certainly can install this heater under the sink toekick space, but if it is possible I would suggest installing it under an adjacent cabinet as the kickspace heater can get pretty hot when the unit turns on and it can be a bit annoying when someone is trying to wash dishes or load/unload the dishwasher!
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Read all four previous posts. Every one of them contains good ideas. I too would be careful running a 2000 watt heater through a conventional wall switch without at least asking an electrician if that's something one should do. drtoom
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Not really but the larger sink is deeper and you have to be careful if you drain will still work. (depending on the height of the outlet on the disposal)
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I used the outlet above the stove that supplied the microwave and I had one installed in the cabinet above the fridge. I love these lights and ease of install. Ley me know if you want pics. jjjohnson65@msn.com
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I believe there may be toaster ovens that mount under a cabinet, however I would be reluctant to use one due to the heat that would damage my cabinet.
330779
It comes with a unit that you screw on the wall then place the heater on the unit above an electrical socket. The cord is just long enough to be placed above the screwed in unit. It could sit on the floor also if the electrical outlet is close to the floor. Mine sits above my vanity in the bathroom. This is my second heater and I love it. As with anything else in todays world, things are not built to last long anymore. None the less it served its purpose well. I would buy a third!
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yes. you just want to make sure that the plug is within easy NOT overhead reach. I had to call to electrician in to move the plug that was up by the heater. It is very hot.
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We have put the disposal on the right side of the sink (the smaller side) this makes it a "prep sink" when cooking leaving the larger side open for dishes..I would imagine it also depends on the plumbing and where there is space for the disposal..hope that helps
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No Eric - you need to but a plug in thermostat be careful of your electrical system - I burned out the circuit using this heater and had to re wire that room and put it on it's own breaker - my house is 100 yrs old and still had some hidden nob & tube wiring which I feel contributed to the problem - ever since the new wire is in no problems
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Under the sink is the best as it is so close to the end use point. It is a surprisingly compact unit and with flex supply lines you can plumb it where it is easy to work on and then hang it on the in-side or in-back of the sink base. The mounting bracket is a french cleat type. You mount the bracket and the unit lifts on and off easily. If under sink is not an option then as close as possible would work.
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In my opinion if light is mounted high enough over sink there should be no problem as light is very low voltage.
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You can put it anywhere you want. If it is an enclosed cabinet I would make sure that there is enough ventilation. (see last post) If there isn't, heat will build up and the components in the cabinet will not last as long. When I am home I have my TV and Tuner on from when I get home from work to when I go to bed. Heat builds up and a cooling fan was a great solution to the heat build up. I'm no Amazon electronics wiz bang, just my 2 cents. Good luck.
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It would work best beneath the water bladder. It would heat better and use less energy to heat without anything between the bladder and the heater. I would drain it, and place it below the bladder. This is not to say it would not work otherwise though.
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My husband mounted ours under the kitchen sink..on the right hand side.....my dishwasher and disposal is on the left hand side of my double sink. ..no problems from our end. I can't live without my hot water dispenser...I am on my 3rd one. and will buy a 4th when this one plays out. I have worn them out from use...not because of defects. Never have gotten a bad one.
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You shouldn't install it in a cabinet. It puts off a lot of heat at the back of the unit which can cause a fire. It needs to be on a counter or something in an open air environment
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You should have enough space. This unit is not big. I have a newer double sink that is very deep. This means I have even less space below the sink. I have a reverse osmosis unit a garbage disposal unit and this water heater. I had to move things around to get them to fit properly. Still a little loose.
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I am not sure on that question, but I usually put it under the heating element. If you have a gas oven then that is not an option, but most have electric and the liner goes under the heating element. Sorry not too much help. I would guess it is fine, but please contact Chef's planet to make sure.