Does the water system needs to be pressurized or can it be mounted on a gravity flow system?
1047145
My system is pressure regulated..I was very skectical About it working. .but it works great so far
1047146
i do not know that answer but should the tank every get air bound the elements will burn out.
1047147
If both fittings are on the top, and the feed in line goes to the bottom internally, and the output pipe is at the top, it will never empty, and the element should be safe. Any bubbles will be first to leave, with the hot water that rises to the top of the tank.
1926310
Davedee, mine didn't seem like it seated all the way either, but it did. Don't expect it to gravity feed, you have to plug in and operate trigger to get flow (primed). It took quite some time to get flow going. I also took filter/tank out and poured white vinegar into the orfice where water gets sucked in machine which helped unclog machine and sped up the process. Hope this helps.
119800
I have only used this system connected to a hose bib. That being said, a pump could be used, but would need to have a capable of about 30 to 40 psi and maybe 1 to 3 gallons per minute. And, even then you may want to have a valve in line to throttle it back the gpm even more.
1431993
I'm not sure you would have much water pressure. There is quite a bit of capacity in the tank portion but your pressure would likely drop off substantially. I plumbed a PVC line to mine so it always has pressure but I can disconnect it at a plumbed union if needful.
1209640
Pressure is controlled by your faucet handle. I have my own well so it has all the ups and downs of a pump system. This has never proved to be a problem. The longer I have the system the more I appreciate it. I am an older person with severe mobile limitations so this system has proved to be crucial to my hygeine needs.
275991
The flame is open to the atmosphere even though it is inside the metal housing and it could build up carbon monoxide. If installed where the previously existing gas water heater was, and the exhaust pipe is vented to the outside, it should be ok ... but check with your local authorities to be sure. I doubt this one will work on a gravity feed system. It takes pressure for the ignitor to light the burner, and even off of the well pump where I live I sometimes have to run the kicker or accessory pump to boost the pressure enough to keep the burners lit. I know that some appliances can be changed from natural gas to propane & vice-versa by changing the delivery ports and the regulators, but I don't think the company makes a crossover kit for this unit. There are On Demand Water Heaters on the market that are already natural gas however. Just my opinion ... I think by the time you buy and install everything you would need to make this unit work for you, it would be easier and probably less costly to buy one that is natural gas, will run on a gravity feed system and can be mounted where you need it to be mounted. PS: They do make the On Demands in electric models as well. Those may be installed indoors since there is no flame.
716995
The water leads are secure. Don't believe water pressure would be a problem
647012
There is no pressure generated by waters weight. All that one can hope for is drainage into a watering can. I recommend purchasing the stand that is sold as an option to raise the barrel up adequately for access to the drain valve.
1220795
Yes and no is my answer. It will not work good from a gravity system from rain barrel. It will work depending on the drop. Even from a hose attached to the house with a well pressure tank and a long run, I had to use a booster pump to get the water moving outward with a-lot of flow. this stuff is commercial grade. buy it when available.
2262482
I agree with JEB. if your concern is the strength of the flow, there is a valve to regulate it.
569093
No, not unless the gravity flow has a head pressure of at least 15 lbs. It is a pressure tank.
1599010
Not to the system itself i don't think but with the set up I have you could. I have a 275g clean water tank and a bad water tank where the system dispenses the RO water. attached to the tanks are seperate hoses one for watering plants and the other for its intended purpose. I use this water for my mobile detailing company and its the best water I have ever used in the ten years of detailing. Much better then the DI tanks I once used. Hope this is helpful.
2067459
It's not very convenient. The valve is at the back and bottom of the unit, about an inch off the ground. I use a lipped cookie sheet to collect the water. In order to get all the water out of the unit, you need to tilt the unit backwards. If you don't do this, about half the water will remain. There is a hose attachment, but it's useless because of the effects of gravity, unless you have it sitting at the top of some stairs or something like that.
1814050
Raise water container until you get flow (assuming the pipe and drippers are not clogged)
412524
I don't understand the question. it seems to be a slow flow system, if that is what you allude to. water keeps running, and it will never be a heavy flow
2069996
Yes that is how I have mine hooked up. We installed a valve it so we can control the flow of the water.
1789002
This unit is designed to work with a non pressurized source, for instance a tank placed below the level of the faucet. I'm not sure if there are any that would work for pressurized and not pressurized sources in one unit, although if you can I would keep it simple and use this unit for the tank and get a regular faucet for the pressurized source.