What is the intended use for this water heater?
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House water tank was 50 ft 2013 READSHAW'S RIDE TO GETTYSBURGSEPTEMBER 28, 2013Commonwealth Avenuebehind the Capitol in Harrisburg.GPS: N 40° 15' 54.23" W 76° 52' 55.07"Download brochure!Registration on Commonwealth Avenue behind the Capitol in Harrisburg.Group will ride to Battlefield Harley-Davidson/Buell in Gettysburg.Sign up begins at 11:00 AMRide leaves promptly at 1:00 PM$10.00 per person sink. Wasted too much water trying to get hot water in kitchen for sink and dishwasher that would be hot. Added to this small hot water tank was a on off switch/ timer so we can have instant hot water convenient when prime need. Very happy we had convenient extra under cabinet space near sink & dishwasher. House water tank was 50 ft 2013 READSHAW'S RIDE TO GETTYSBURGSEPTEMBER 28, 2013Commonwealth Avenuebehind the Capitol in Harrisburg.GPS: N 40° 15' 54.23" W 76° 52' 55.07"Download brochure!Registration on Commonwealth Avenue behind the Capitol in Harrisburg.Group will ride to Battlefield Harley-Davidson/Buell in Gettysburg.Sign up begins at 11:00 AMRide leaves promptly at 1:00 PM$10.00 per person sink. Wasted too much water trying to get hot water in kitchen for sink and dishwasher that would... » Read More House water tank was 50 ft 2013 READSHAW'S RIDE TO GETTYSBURGSEPTEMBER 28, 2013Commonwealth Avenuebehind the Capitol in Harrisburg.GPS: N 40° 15' 54.23" W 76° 52' 55.07"Download brochure!Registration on Commonwealth Avenue behind the Capitol in Harrisburg.Group will ride to Battlefield Harley-Davidson/Buell in Gettysburg.Sign up begins at 11:00 AMRide leaves promptly at 1:00 PM$10.00 per person sink. Wasted too much water trying to get hot water in kitchen for sink and dishwasher that would be hot. Added to this small hot water tank was a on off switch/ timer so we can have instant hot water convenient when prime need. Very happy we had convenient extra under cabinet space near sink & dishwasher. « Show Less
1967670
Well, it's a point of use hot water heater. I currently have 3 units: 2 at a cottage where 1 is a small unit for the kitchen and the 2nd is a mid-size for the bathroom. In these installations I have never run out of hot water: showers (2 in a row), dish washing, etc. I have another one in my primary home located in a converted free standing garage which houses washer and dryer. This is a small unit: it is sufficient for my front loading washing machine for a 'hot' load. I think these units are the cats meow.... If I were to build a new house, I would install these units at every hot water source, either as independent heaters or as an adjunct to a house-wide heater. Can you tell I'm an advocate!!! Well, it's a point of use hot water heater. I currently have 3 units: 2 at a cottage where 1 is a small unit for the kitchen and the 2nd is a mid-size for the bathroom. In these installations I have never run out of hot water: showers (2 in a row), dish washing, etc. I have another one in my primary home located in a converted free standing garage which houses washer and dryer. This is a small unit: it is sufficient for my front loading washing machine for a 'hot' load. I think these units are the cats meow.... If I were to build a new house, I would install these units at every hot water... » Read More Well, it's a point of use hot water heater. I currently have 3 units: 2 at a cottage where 1 is a small unit for the kitchen and the 2nd is a mid-size for the bathroom. In these installations I have never run out of hot water: showers (2 in a row), dish washing, etc. I have another one in my primary home located in a converted free standing garage which houses washer and dryer. This is a small unit: it is sufficient for my front loading washing machine for a 'hot' load. I think these units are the cats meow.... If I were to build a new house, I would install these units at every hot water source, either as independent heaters or as an adjunct to a house-wide heater. Can you tell I'm an advocate!!! « Show Less
1967671
In an attempt to save on oil, which our hot water is derived from, it allows us to turn off the furnace and only heat water when and where we need it. Which means in the summer the furnace is seldom in operation.
1967672
This water heater has several possible uses. In my own house, I installed it under the kitchen sink (in series with house hot water heater) to provide nearly instant hot water in the kitchen. Before installation, hot water arrived in about 1.5 minutes, now it arrives in 5 sec. Another use for this heater would be in a small apt or garage where there is only a sink and no shower. This small water heater does a nice job of providing hot water in such a situation. I chose the 4.5 gallon size thinking it would actually fit in the cabinet under the kitchen sink, but there was not enough space. So, I installed it on a small platform below the floor joists in the crawl space. I plumbed it so that I could still run on just the house hot water heater if needed. So far, no problems (6 months).
1967673
I purchased two of these units to provide instant HOT water to a guest bathroom, which is located at the furthest point from my main hot water heater and the other is located the next furthest away in the kitchen. Neither one does what they should do. All we get at either location is less than a quart of tepid water. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. I also paid a plumber/electrician $285.00 to install and a $45.00 permit fee. It would cost too much to uninstall and return, so I am stuck.
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This is not a holding tank. This is a point of use instant hot water heater. Hooked up properly it will heat cold water to a set temperature in demand.
1234002
True. We didn't end up using it because of that. We may use it at some point, but right now we are going with another option, which is our regular plastic waterer. We thought the heating device would melt it but it doesn't get that hot and works perfectly, at least so far.
620017
It is a little bit too hot at first; then If you lower the temperature of your water heater and it will be ok for using.
761775
It is a thermostat. Not sure what else you'd use it for. It mounts to a wall box - wired-in between the line power supply & the heater.
985102
Sorry, no idea. I have an old fashioned hot water heat system (with the cast iron 'accordion' radiators) which is powered by natural gas. That is what I thought this unit was for and that is why I got it. I'd contact Honeywell's customer service line.
106177
It puts out some very hot water so I would think it would work for your purpose. Putting a pump inline to make it continuous flow is an interesting idea. I like it. As noted in the previous answer, you'd have to manually adjust the temp as needed. I don't imagine the chemicals would be an issue. But if you put it away for storage for the time it is not in use then flushing and draining would be a good idea.
1972004
Sure, but you'll be operating it at capacity and that might lower the life expectancy of the heater. I used two to reduce the load on just one big one and if one does go out, the other can carry the load until I get a new one. My tank is a marine tank, it might not be as big a deal for fresh water. Hope that helped.
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Yes. That's what I use mine for. You need to turn the gas up and water flow down when the water is colder. If you live in a colder climate make sure to clear the water heater before winter. The copper tubing inside of mine burst over the winter here in Oregon.
1715619
I only use it as a direct vent (pvc vent) water heater. We have been very pleased with it.
1666679
Howard,Great question.............I believe it could work well in an application of this type. I have used electronic water conditioners in industry as well as residential with positive results in both cases. Never on a boiler specifically, but on heat exchangers for cooling equipment which is a somewhat similar application.
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I think you would have to be pretty creative with the hot water line...maybe route it under the floor if possible, or through the walls. For a lot more money you could buy a seat with its own heater also. Consulting a plumber would be a good idea as well.
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Yes, that is the objective. It works well. This is a heater that Akers time to warm up a medium size room. It works best if it is turned on in advance and left to run through the night. When used this way it keeps the room warm.Rich Canova
965247
It's a small room heater. I was using for under my work desk, but it could heat a small room...but not likely a larger room, such as a living room.
897908
that's where i put it with one of the sensors in the h/w drip pan and another where i expect there mite be water. i also put2 3/4 chech valves upstreem from the water heater so as the hole house wont drain back onto the floor just the hot water heater. a little overboard but the less cleanup the better. one more thing this valve cycles once a month you probable wont notice unless you are in the shower as i was. so far very satisified.
126119
Hi Mark. I used it as a cold water washer. There is no heating element built into it but I would imagine it would run just fine if you run hot water supply into it. Hadn't thought about that before... might help to run a hose line from the hot water supply say, in the laundry room out to then unit to get hot water to do tough jobs. Hope that helped. Good luck!
12924
It's an in between humidifier. A small heater in the base does convert water to steam, but it does come out pretty much room temp.