Outdoor Installation: Has anyone installed this heater outdoors?
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Don't do it!!!! It's too risky!!! Even properly grounded, and with all waterproof (not weatherproof&lt; Nat Elec Code,NEC&gt; distinction) enclosure, and UFI protected, you're asking for a lethal dose of volts times amps equals watts. We are not talking cute little electrons here!!! We're talking all that GE has got, all at once. Seriously. DO NOT ATTEMPT. It would cost too much anyway to build a waterproof enclosure big enough to include servicing area, as well as the unit and filters, bringing power to it, which depending on the length of the run will necessitate a larger diameter wire, AND a special cable designed for outdoor use. (The voltage drops over a long run of wire.)NO! NO! PLEASE DON'T DO IT.
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My heater and pump filter are outside also. Although they both have a ground wire hooked upto a Ground circuit interrupter I keep them off the cement pad on a nonconductor and coveredwhen it rains. I would do the same if I were you, Life is good !
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Our Eco heater is mounted outside our garage by the pool. We built a box to protect it. Boy does it work great.
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We have had ours installed on the side of our house for several months. It has been exposed to heavy snow and rain and continues to work well.
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I am no pro but I am a "handy" female and I installed one this weekend. Mounting was so easy it should not be a worry and The outside Tankless heater does not need venting so that was a big plus for me. There are Three things you must check you have before you start: #1 Must have 3/4 inch gas line (check for your model) for this model. I upgraded mine by replacing the T at the main pipe (Tankless needs the capacity so no cheating by using a reducer to size up from smaller capacity). #2 Must Get the Tankless Water Heater Service Valve Kit or you will not be able to service/clean it and save yourself heartache (it will break easier than standard HW heaters if not serviced regularly) I got mine at HD. #3 Needs 110 v electricity (I put in a light switch outside and put outside cover over it so we could turn it on/off as needed). One thing everyone should be aware of that can be a gotcha: There is a sensor which will not allow the unit start until all gas/water/electricity are hooked up and if you do try to start it before then (such as when trying to test the electricity to the thermostat like me), their is a sensor that will not allow it to start until everything is hooked up. The thermostat may not come on after doing this. It needed to be reset by turning the electricity to it on and off; I just used the GFI on the outlet on this electrical run to turn the electricity off and then back on to do a easy disconnection/reconnection of the electricity to thermostat which did the trick. The thermostat came back to life and it worked. Now my tenant is enjoying hot water. This guys installation videos were excellent and where I learned about the valves! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKhXoaRg6k4 Hope this helps. I will be getting mine inspected by the city as part of an existing permit for a remodel. Let you know if anything comes up after that, but it should not.
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The unit is quiet , I like it .as far as outside , Harsh weather . All electric applications(and gas ) need cover. My opinion
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I did install outside. Put it up under an eve to protect it from weather. I would recommend using a dome which you can buy at Amazon for less then 60$.
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The fan requires venting to the outside. I had mine installed by electricians doing work in my house as you may also wish to use a new multi-switch to control the various functions of the product (light, night-light, fan and heater), followed by ducting the fan to the outside via a contractor the following week (our contractor charged $125 for this service). If you're handy, perhaps you can do these yourself, but in my case, the costs of installation greatly exceeded the costs of the fan.
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I believe this heater could be used outdoors provided the heat/thermostat element on underside of platform is kept dry.
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Hi Art, I had an electrician run a wire and install an outdoor, weather protection covered, outdoor GFI power outlet on exterior wall. I plugged the heater's power cord into it. Don't hard wire it, as it's handy to be able to unplug the heater when you need to service or repair it. Make it a "two gang" outlet so you can use the other socket for other purposes. If you're asking about a back-up source of power in the event of a complete power outage, I'm not sure what to use for that. Amazon reviews mention using power back-up that's used for computers. The controller was included in box. It looks like a remote, but it is wired to the heater. The wire are not long enough to attach the controller to the wall. So it's just dangling under the heater. I'll need to figure out a way to attach it to the wall.
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Had problem with heater elements not lasting and notice the anode was used up. The elements seemed to be acting as a anode and after replacing this they have lasted three times as long as they did before and still going strong. This could have been a coincident but seem to be working right now. Just be carful that you don't cross thread as you install as I had to reach down inside a small hole to get it started with two fingers to make sure it was lined up properly.
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I installed mine outdoor but I built a small 'closet' around it to protect it from freezing temperatures AND from the sun since UV typically degrades plastic.
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Do you have any propane units at all that your using now?It's a great heater I would google it too...and see
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I have it mounted on a pergula in our patio to provide airflow. It has been out in the weather for more than a year with no apparent problems.
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Actually, we never set it up. We ordered wrong unit. This one is intended to cool outdoor areas. Yes, I said outdoor. Who knew?
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I have mine in my milk house, I leave it plugged in all winter. I have never had a problem with it, but never had it around gas or diesel. I would like to add, the outside of the heater has never felt hot.
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I would not by the heater at all! I did and the customer service stinks and, shall I say, non-existent. I purchased another heater from Mr. Heater, it is only a few months old, so I am reserving any comments for now.