G E Says I need 7 to 5 1/2 inch clearance on each side of Geo Spring. If that is necessary it won't fit where existing hot water heater is located??
826369
You need at least the minimum and you had better have more. It has to breathe and if it ever needs service the repairman needs to get around the unit. If its not accessible you have to make it accessible. Moving the unit is not included in the warranty. I have 18" on the two wall sides.
826370
It needs all of the space that is says it needs. Mine worked for 17 months before the heat pump part broke. Now it is just a very expensive heavy electric heater. If you haven't bought is yet please look at the reviews.
826371
That is their recommendation....I would make sure to follow their recommendation. Ours in in the garage with plenty of room....the heatpump does need plenty of room to pull air...hope this helps
1818449
I don't believe that the pump's location within the hot water system is important. However, the mounting orientation of the pump is important and is clearly recommended in the pump installation guide. I successfully replaced an earlier model with the one you have illustrated. A few years ago, Laing Thermotech, Inc. had a valid phone number of 619-575-7466. Good luck.
2106301
Your hot and cold water supply inlet would have to be within about six inches of each other. They would have to stub out from the wall, but not too far. They provide little half inch male elbows to connect to internal hoses. So some plumbing modification would probably be needed. You'll have to drill holes in your tile to hang it.
1638590
Yes. As long as you have a return line running back to your water heater. You do not need a separate return line at every faucet. You need one return line. Follow your hot water pipe to the end (last branch takeoff), cut in a tee and run pex or copper. At the bottom of your tank style water heater there is a small, usually plastic valve. Remove that valve and screw in a 3/4" brass or stainless pipe nipple. Then install a tee inline with side outlet looking up and in the end of the tee put a brass drain valve to replace the crappy plastic one if applicable. The side connection on the tee you installed is where you will connect your return line you just ran. I did not notice if this pump had a built in check valve but if not you may want one to prevent water from flowing through both the hot water main and the hot water return to the faucet nearest the end. Water will follow the path of least resistance so the last branch on the main usually ends up being similar in distance to the water heater from either line. As a result water can back feed up the return line and will bring the cold water entering the tank with it. This is especially true when a second source of hot water is being used at the same time hence the need for a check valve.
563961
Before filling my tub, I phoned the manufacturer Watkins Manufacturing 760-598-6464. I told them the area desired for the tub was not flat but had a patio slope which was less than an inch per 75 inches. They informed me that my hot tub was ok as long as the water level was above the intake filter. Call the Mfg. if in doubt and give them your drop per 75 inches from one side of the tub to the other and they will let you know if your tub is structurally sound enough to handle the slope. They said mine was fine without being completely level.
476387
It has to be installed near and piped to a duct. It will not work with a hot water heating system.
2021059
No, I had to purchase an adaptor at HomeDepot, and once fitting it on, it really took up the small vertical space I had to deal with. I gave feedback to GE on this poor design, but received no reply. I actually ended up with an adaptor, then a couple of 6" duct-elbows and put aluminum flex-hose between the two elbows. Not the best approach to use flex, but I was out of options and space!
2053637
The handle travels approximately 2.5 inches from the off (straight up/center position) toward the hot side and 2.5 inches toward the cold side. Recommend you try positioning the handle in the middle (front) of the faucet. We had it on the right side and changed it to the front where we find it much more convenient and accessible to either hand. That would, of course, also eliminate any back wall clearance concerns you might have. Good Luck.
2011697
From the included literature: The following minimum clearances must be maintained: Bottom of heater to floor - 1/4", Sides of heater to adjacent wall - 12", Top of heater to ceiling 36". Also, heater can only be mounted horizontally.
1298296
request a new inspector, he dont know what he is talking about!!! i have this unit in a 3 bed room house with 2 adults living here showering everyday, washing machine, dish washer, 2 full bathrooms and 2 grandchildren here 5 days a week.as long as you have 2 gallon a minute shower heads everything will be just fine. i have had this installed for 5 months now with great electric use savings and NO complaints about the hot water production at all, the unit works very well for us here in breckinridge county kentucky 40152 i have, like the directions say 1/2 inch pipe. 3 foot on each side of the unit. and my water flow is 5-6 gallons a minute
1410657
no the fittings are different you would need to down size the garden house with a few adapters and a new coupler.....you would be better off buying the ZODI hot water on demand unit that has a Battery driven pump and a gas fired coil that heats the water
493744
Requires only 6"-8" clearance behind your Hot Tub (depends on your spa covers center thickness when folded) and about 2 inches on the sides.
1200302
You need one full inch (I just measured) from the side of each prong to the very edge of the side. Also this has a sticker on it reading "Not For Use With Aquariums And All Other Water Related Products!" I would suggest you might swap out your old outlet for a 12amp GFI Outlet. They are only about $12.00 and they're very easy to install. It is "Code" to have a GFI anywhere near a sink or tub anyways. Good Luck!
616663
No I do not believe so I used one remodeling an old pop up camper and purchased a water regulator to go between the water hose and the flange, haven't had any problems and the way I have mine plumbed it drains with gravity. Hope this helps
65556
Wall clearances are for wall mounting unit. It needs to be several inches off wall face and from adjoining walls to avoid fire hazard. Check specs. Have licensed electrician mount it.
87236
Look at the part number on you water heater and look for the required assembly for you water heater. If the numbers match your good to go :)
1055802
My water heater, in a loft, had little more than a foot of overhead clearance and I was able to jockey it in on an angle. Just remember to clean out the threaded opening, tape the thread of the new rod with teflon, and straighten the rod as you put it in.