Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-10 Thread Geoff Eden
I replaced my water heating tank a month ago with a 40 gallon, supposedly high 
efficiency, tank heater.  I made the decision to do it this way based on the 
following.

I'm not convinced that North American manufacturers have perfected the on 
demand systems as sold in Europe.

I'm not convinced that the larger units can supply sufficient on demand water 
at the temperature and volumes required.

For eight months out of the year, at least, any heat lost from the hot water 
tank contributes to the overall heating of my home, hence, is not lost heat.

The plumbers I called had insufficient experience installing these devices.

At the moment, the cost of installation, the cost of the device, and the 
potential cost and the potential cost of parts/maintenance, was higher than I 
was prepared to pay.

Time may change the numbers, but I had to deal with now.

Geoff
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I vaguely remember someone telling me that these types of water heaters are
more corrosive on water pipes. Then again, I may be thinking of those
instant hot water models.

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Hmm, I have been looking at tankless heaters for a while now, this article 
is good, but seems a bit over enthusiastic. For example, not all of these 
heaters are pilotless. The three reviewed appear to be, but there are 
cheaper models that use a standing pilot. I have even read about a unit 
that uses the flowing water to ignite the flame so it doesn't require a 
power hookup for that.

I don't know what size hot water tanks they were comparing, but I don't 
think I would get back 20 square feet of basement if I went with one of 
these. My hot water tank takes up half of that with a bit of clearance 
around it.

Never-the-less, I am definitely interested in these puppies.

-- 
Blue skies.
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Carnegie Mellon University.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-09 Thread Scott Howell
Ok, I've heard a bit about these tankless waterheaters. So, here are  
a couple of questions for those who have them.

1. Are they considerably more expensive than a conventual waterheater.
2. How do they work, I mean do they just heat water that is flowing  
through them at the time so I guess you'd say on demand heating.How  
fast do they get up to speed so as your taking a shower, you don't  
run out of hot water.
3. Do they connect in the same way as a conventual unit.
4. Are they good for lets say a 3 person house?
5. Are there any drawbacks to these units and do they really save you  
money?

tnx


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-09 Thread David Ferrin
I haven't finished Ray's post yet but I did save it for possible posting on 
the site.  The unit I saw back in 2005 was a residential model so obviously 
didn't have quite that capacity.  They're strange looking animals though, I 
will say that.
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Dave,

The tankless heaters in Ray's post were some big-ass heaters, 185 thousand
BTU, I forget the supply, but I think one of them was 340 gallons per
hour.  They all said they could drive two showers.

Most of the units I've looked at do not have that kind of capacity.

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[BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread Boyce, Ray
Hi Everyone
Big Help for Hot Water

Tankless water heaters have been in use all over the world for fifty
years, largely because of smaller homes and higher energy costs outside
the United
States. In fact, tank water heaters are only used in the U.S. As natural
gas and LP prices rise (as they have for the past decade) it will cost
consumers
more to heat water. Imagine cutting water heating costs by 50 to 70
percent - think tankless water heaters.

Tankless water heaters - often called on demand water heaters - only
heat water when needed. Tank water heaters, on the other hand, keep the
water hot
all of the time and, when on standby, loose about 6 degrees an hour.
Heat in the form of Btu's also escapes up through the flue pipe
constantly. Tank water
heaters are incredibly inefficient and yet are used in the majority of
American homes. Tank water heaters have a life expectancy of around 10
years, depending
on incoming water quality. Tankless water heaters, on the other hand
have a life expectancy of 20 plus years and carry a warranty on the heat
exchanger
from 10 to 15 years (depending on the manufacturer).


A tankless water heater can save about 70 percent of natural gas or LP
expense a year for heating water except when the Teenage Daughter Factor
comes into
play - more on this later. The major differences, aside from energy
savings, are a gain in floor space of about 20 square feet and an
endless supply of
hot water.

Tankless water heaters come equipped with the latest water heating
technology and, as a result, sell for around one thousand dollars. The
payback period
will depend on how much hot water is used in the home. The more hot
water used, the faster the payback.

Tankless water heaters are a good choice for singles or small families
simply because the demand for hot water is not as great as for a large
family. And
yet, a small family pays for heating water 24/7 with a tank water
heater.

The Teenage Daughter Factor: While it is true that tankless water
heaters can help you realize a substantial savings in gas consumption,
this may not be
possible in all cases. For example, if you now have a teenager (son or
daughter) who likes to spend a lot of time in the shower - to the point
of using
all of the hot water in the home - you will probably use more gas than
you presently do. This is because a tankless water heater never runs out
of hot
water with the end result being that the previously 20-minute shower can
now run forever, or until you lay down some shower-length rules.

A Closer Look

In this short article we will look at gas-fired (natural gas or LP)
tankless water heaters that offer an endless supply of hot water for an
entire two-bath
home. Also available are electrically powered tankless water heaters and
point-of-use tankless water heaters, which will not be covered here. For
optimum
efficiency, tankless water heaters should be centrally located in the
home, as this will reduce the time required to get hot water to a tap or
faucet.
Keep in mind that water is not heated until needed. In fact, the heater
will not turn on until a hot-water tap is opened. If the tankless water
heater
is located on the far end of a home, it may take a minute or two for hot
water to begin flowing from the tap.

Tankless water heaters are controlled by a small computer and a bunch of
sensors, which note the temperature of the incoming cold water and a
number of
other operational factors. When a tap is opened, the computer determines
the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of the incoming
water to
the desired hot-water temperature. Then the burner is electronically
fired up - there is no pilot light - and the incoming water is heated to
the desired
temperature as it passes through the heat exchanger.  The end result is
an endless supply of hot water. When the hot water tap is closed, the
burner is
turned off and the exhaust fan turns on to vent the unit.

We will look at three of the top gas-fired tankless water heaters
currently in use in modern American homes: the Takagi TK-2 Flash Water
Heater, the Rinnai
Continuum and the Bosch AquaStar 250SX. All of these heaters are top of
the line and ideal for supplying an unlimited supply of hot water for
the average
or large home. While the Takagi and Rinnai heaters can only be purchased
and installed by a licensed installer, the Bosch AquaStar is available
at home
centers and can be installed by a homeowner.

Installing a tankless water heater in new construction is easier than
installing in a remodel. Part of the reason for this is that because
gas-fired tankless
water heaters are capable of generating a great amount of Btu's (up to
195,000 Btu's on start-up) an adequate supply of gas must be available
to the unit.
Gas piping must therefore be sized properly. A gas shut-off valve must
be installed below the tankless hot water heater so the unit can be
serviced if
required.

Generally speaking, 3/4-inch black iron pipe can be run up to about 20
feet of 

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha,
Do you think that these will work on propane? We are watching our 
waterheater, thinking that it may be getting old.
Betsy
At 10:57 AM 2/8/2007, you wrote:

Hi Everyone
Big Help for Hot Water

Tankless water heaters have been in use all over the world for fifty
years, largely because of smaller homes and higher energy costs outside
the United
States. In fact, tank water heaters are only used in the U.S. As natural
gas and LP prices rise (as they have for the past decade) it will cost
consumers
more to heat water. Imagine cutting water heating costs by 50 to 70
percent - think tankless water heaters.

Tankless water heaters - often called on demand water heaters - only
heat water when needed. Tank water heaters, on the other hand, keep the
water hot
all of the time and, when on standby, loose about 6 degrees an hour.
Heat in the form of Btu's also escapes up through the flue pipe
constantly. Tank water
heaters are incredibly inefficient and yet are used in the majority of
American homes. Tank water heaters have a life expectancy of around 10
years, depending
on incoming water quality. Tankless water heaters, on the other hand
have a life expectancy of 20 plus years and carry a warranty on the heat
exchanger
from 10 to 15 years (depending on the manufacturer).

A tankless water heater can save about 70 percent of natural gas or LP
expense a year for heating water except when the Teenage Daughter Factor
comes into
play - more on this later. The major differences, aside from energy
savings, are a gain in floor space of about 20 square feet and an
endless supply of
hot water.

Tankless water heaters come equipped with the latest water heating
technology and, as a result, sell for around one thousand dollars. The
payback period
will depend on how much hot water is used in the home. The more hot
water used, the faster the payback.

Tankless water heaters are a good choice for singles or small families
simply because the demand for hot water is not as great as for a large
family. And
yet, a small family pays for heating water 24/7 with a tank water
heater.

The Teenage Daughter Factor: While it is true that tankless water
heaters can help you realize a substantial savings in gas consumption,
this may not be
possible in all cases. For example, if you now have a teenager (son or
daughter) who likes to spend a lot of time in the shower - to the point
of using
all of the hot water in the home - you will probably use more gas than
you presently do. This is because a tankless water heater never runs out
of hot
water with the end result being that the previously 20-minute shower can
now run forever, or until you lay down some shower-length rules.

A Closer Look

In this short article we will look at gas-fired (natural gas or LP)
tankless water heaters that offer an endless supply of hot water for an
entire two-bath
home. Also available are electrically powered tankless water heaters and
point-of-use tankless water heaters, which will not be covered here. For
optimum
efficiency, tankless water heaters should be centrally located in the
home, as this will reduce the time required to get hot water to a tap or
faucet.
Keep in mind that water is not heated until needed. In fact, the heater
will not turn on until a hot-water tap is opened. If the tankless water
heater
is located on the far end of a home, it may take a minute or two for hot
water to begin flowing from the tap.

Tankless water heaters are controlled by a small computer and a bunch of
sensors, which note the temperature of the incoming cold water and a
number of
other operational factors. When a tap is opened, the computer determines
the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of the incoming
water to
the desired hot-water temperature. Then the burner is electronically
fired up - there is no pilot light - and the incoming water is heated to
the desired
temperature as it passes through the heat exchanger. The end result is
an endless supply of hot water. When the hot water tap is closed, the
burner is
turned off and the exhaust fan turns on to vent the unit.

We will look at three of the top gas-fired tankless water heaters
currently in use in modern American homes: the Takagi TK-2 Flash Water
Heater, the Rinnai
Continuum and the Bosch AquaStar 250SX. All of these heaters are top of
the line and ideal for supplying an unlimited supply of hot water for
the average
or large home. While the Takagi and Rinnai heaters can only be purchased
and installed by a licensed installer, the Bosch AquaStar is available
at home
centers and can be installed by a homeowner.

Installing a tankless water heater in new construction is easier than
installing in a remodel. Part of the reason for this is that because
gas-fired tankless
water heaters are capable of generating a great amount of Btu's (up to
195,000 Btu's on start-up) an adequate supply of gas must be available
to the unit.
Gas piping must therefore be sized properly. A gas shut-off valve must
be installed 

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread Dan Rossi
Hmm, I have been looking at tankless heaters for a while now, this article 
is good, but seems a bit over enthusiastic.  For example, not all of these 
heaters are pilotless.  The three reviewed appear to be, but there are 
cheaper models that use a standing pilot.  I have even read about a unit 
that uses the flowing water to ignite the flame so it doesn't require a 
power hookup for that.

I don't know what size hot water tanks they were comparing, but I don't 
think I would get back 20 square feet of basement if I went with one of 
these.  My hot water tank takes up half of that with a bit of clearance 
around it.

Never-the-less, I am definitely interested in these puppies.

-- 
Blue skies.
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Carnegie Mellon University.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread Dale Leavens
Absolutely.

LP they refer to is Liquid Propane.



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From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 4:28 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water


 Aloha,
 Do you think that these will work on propane? We are watching our
 waterheater, thinking that it may be getting old.
 Betsy
 At 10:57 AM 2/8/2007, you wrote:

Hi Everyone
Big Help for Hot Water

Tankless water heaters have been in use all over the world for fifty
years, largely because of smaller homes and higher energy costs outside
the United
States. In fact, tank water heaters are only used in the U.S. As natural
gas and LP prices rise (as they have for the past decade) it will cost
consumers
more to heat water. Imagine cutting water heating costs by 50 to 70
percent - think tankless water heaters.

Tankless water heaters - often called on demand water heaters - only
heat water when needed. Tank water heaters, on the other hand, keep the
water hot
all of the time and, when on standby, loose about 6 degrees an hour.
Heat in the form of Btu's also escapes up through the flue pipe
constantly. Tank water
heaters are incredibly inefficient and yet are used in the majority of
American homes. Tank water heaters have a life expectancy of around 10
years, depending
on incoming water quality. Tankless water heaters, on the other hand
have a life expectancy of 20 plus years and carry a warranty on the heat
exchanger
from 10 to 15 years (depending on the manufacturer).

A tankless water heater can save about 70 percent of natural gas or LP
expense a year for heating water except when the Teenage Daughter Factor
comes into
play - more on this later. The major differences, aside from energy
savings, are a gain in floor space of about 20 square feet and an
endless supply of
hot water.

Tankless water heaters come equipped with the latest water heating
technology and, as a result, sell for around one thousand dollars. The
payback period
will depend on how much hot water is used in the home. The more hot
water used, the faster the payback.

Tankless water heaters are a good choice for singles or small families
simply because the demand for hot water is not as great as for a large
family. And
yet, a small family pays for heating water 24/7 with a tank water
heater.

The Teenage Daughter Factor: While it is true that tankless water
heaters can help you realize a substantial savings in gas consumption,
this may not be
possible in all cases. For example, if you now have a teenager (son or
daughter) who likes to spend a lot of time in the shower - to the point
of using
all of the hot water in the home - you will probably use more gas than
you presently do. This is because a tankless water heater never runs out
of hot
water with the end result being that the previously 20-minute shower can
now run forever, or until you lay down some shower-length rules.

A Closer Look

In this short article we will look at gas-fired (natural gas or LP)
tankless water heaters that offer an endless supply of hot water for an
entire two-bath
home. Also available are electrically powered tankless water heaters and
point-of-use tankless water heaters, which will not be covered here. For
optimum
efficiency, tankless water heaters should be centrally located in the
home, as this will reduce the time required to get hot water to a tap or
faucet.
Keep in mind that water is not heated until needed. In fact, the heater
will not turn on until a hot-water tap is opened. If the tankless water
heater
is located on the far end of a home, it may take a minute or two for hot
water to begin flowing from the tap.

Tankless water heaters are controlled by a small computer and a bunch of
sensors, which note the temperature of the incoming cold water and a
number of
other operational factors. When a tap is opened, the computer determines
the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of the incoming
water to
the desired hot-water temperature. Then the burner is electronically
fired up - there is no pilot light - and the incoming water is heated to
the desired
temperature as it passes through the heat exchanger. The end result is
an endless supply of hot water. When the hot water tap is closed, the
burner is
turned off and the exhaust fan turns on to vent the unit.

We will look at three of the top gas-fired tankless water heaters
currently in use in modern American homes: the Takagi TK-2 Flash Water
Heater, the Rinnai
Continuum and the Bosch AquaStar 250SX. All of these heaters are top of
the line and ideal for supplying an unlimited supply of hot water for
the average
or large home. While the Takagi and Rinnai heaters can only be purchased
and installed by a licensed installer, the Bosch AquaStar is available
at home
centers and can be installed

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread tunecollector
I vaguely remember someone telling me that these types of water heaters are
more corrosive on water pipes.  Then again, I may be thinking of those
instant hot water models.

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On Behalf Of Dan Rossi
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 2:12 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

Hmm, I have been looking at tankless heaters for a while now, this article 
is good, but seems a bit over enthusiastic. For example, not all of these 
heaters are pilotless. The three reviewed appear to be, but there are 
cheaper models that use a standing pilot. I have even read about a unit 
that uses the flowing water to ignite the flame so it doesn't require a 
power hookup for that.

I don't know what size hot water tanks they were comparing, but I don't 
think I would get back 20 square feet of basement if I went with one of 
these. My hot water tank takes up half of that with a bit of clearance 
around it.

Never-the-less, I am definitely interested in these puppies.

-- 
Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
Carnegie Mellon University.
E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu 
Tel: (412) 268-9081


 

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread David Ferrin
The main thing as I understand the animal is they can supply hot water for 
only a single use at a time.  So don't try running the dish washer and your 
laundry washer at the same time.  Other than that they do sound quite a good 
thing to me.
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Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water


Hmm, I have been looking at tankless heaters for a while now, this article
is good, but seems a bit over enthusiastic.  For example, not all of these
heaters are pilotless.  The three reviewed appear to be, but there are
cheaper models that use a standing pilot.  I have even read about a unit
that uses the flowing water to ignite the flame so it doesn't require a
power hookup for that.

I don't know what size hot water tanks they were comparing, but I don't
think I would get back 20 square feet of basement if I went with one of
these.  My hot water tank takes up half of that with a bit of clearance
around it.

Never-the-less, I am definitely interested in these puppies.

-- 
Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
Carnegie Mellon University.
E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread rj
I used and installed the tankless hot water heater in my old house. I can say 
they are very energy efficient and the unit lasted for 8 years. The cost was 
about $1000, but I believe I got my money back in 5 years or less.
  - Original Message - 
  From: tunecollector 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 6:58 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water


  I vaguely remember someone telling me that these types of water heaters are
  more corrosive on water pipes. Then again, I may be thinking of those
  instant hot water models.

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
  On Behalf Of Dan Rossi
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 2:12 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

  Hmm, I have been looking at tankless heaters for a while now, this article 
  is good, but seems a bit over enthusiastic. For example, not all of these 
  heaters are pilotless. The three reviewed appear to be, but there are 
  cheaper models that use a standing pilot. I have even read about a unit 
  that uses the flowing water to ignite the flame so it doesn't require a 
  power hookup for that.

  I don't know what size hot water tanks they were comparing, but I don't 
  think I would get back 20 square feet of basement if I went with one of 
  these. My hot water tank takes up half of that with a bit of clearance 
  around it.

  Never-the-less, I am definitely interested in these puppies.

  -- 
  Blue skies.
  Dan Rossi
  Carnegie Mellon University.
  E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu 
  Tel: (412) 268-9081

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread rj
It depends on the size of the unit and how far the water has to travel. In our 
old house, we could run any two outlets at any time without having a problem. 
This included the dishwasher, washer, and shower. If this tank we now have goes 
bad, I plan on replacing it with one of the waterless hot water unit. I did 
have a natural gas unit, and don't know how the electric unit stacks up.
  - Original Message - 
  From: David Ferrin 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 7:06 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water


  The main thing as I understand the animal is they can supply hot water 
for 
  only a single use at a time. So don't try running the dish washer and your 
  laundry washer at the same time. Other than that they do sound quite a good 
  thing to me.
  David Ferrin
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  - Original Message - 
  From: Dan Rossi [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 5:12 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

  Hmm, I have been looking at tankless heaters for a while now, this article
  is good, but seems a bit over enthusiastic. For example, not all of these
  heaters are pilotless. The three reviewed appear to be, but there are
  cheaper models that use a standing pilot. I have even read about a unit
  that uses the flowing water to ignite the flame so it doesn't require a
  power hookup for that.

  I don't know what size hot water tanks they were comparing, but I don't
  think I would get back 20 square feet of basement if I went with one of
  these. My hot water tank takes up half of that with a bit of clearance
  around it.

  Never-the-less, I am definitely interested in these puppies.

  -- 
  Blue skies.
  Dan Rossi
  Carnegie Mellon University.
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  Tel: (412) 268-9081



   

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread Tom Fowle
What's a waterless hot water unit?
sorry it's just too silly an idea not to ask! 
Not that I ever make smelling mis takes of coarse!
tom



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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread tunecollector
If your tankless water heater was gas, then the pilot light was always on?
If so, was there still a savings in your utility bill?

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of rj
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 4:21 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

It depends on the size of the unit and how far the water has to travel. In
our old house, we could run any two outlets at any time without having a
problem. This included the dishwasher, washer, and shower. If this tank we
now have goes bad, I plan on replacing it with one of the waterless hot
water unit. I did have a natural gas unit, and don't know how the electric
unit stacks up.
- Original Message - 
From: David Ferrin 
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com  
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 7:06 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

The main thing as I understand the animal is they can supply hot water for 
only a single use at a time. So don't try running the dish washer and your 
laundry washer at the same time. Other than that they do sound quite a good 
thing to me.
David Ferrin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:dpf%40jaws-users.com 
- Original Message - 
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To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 5:12 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

Hmm, I have been looking at tankless heaters for a while now, this article
is good, but seems a bit over enthusiastic. For example, not all of these
heaters are pilotless. The three reviewed appear to be, but there are
cheaper models that use a standing pilot. I have even read about a unit
that uses the flowing water to ignite the flame so it doesn't require a
power hookup for that.

I don't know what size hot water tanks they were comparing, but I don't
think I would get back 20 square feet of basement if I went with one of
these. My hot water tank takes up half of that with a bit of clearance
around it.

Never-the-less, I am definitely interested in these puppies.

-- 
Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
Carnegie Mellon University.
E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu 
Tel: (412) 268-9081

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread rj
Yes, I had two of the tankless tanks over the years and both were the mid size 
model and everything from the unit was within thirty feet. Planning, once this 
new tanks gives out in our new house going back to the tankless.
RJ
  - Original Message - 
  From: tunecollector 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 7:20 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water


  So were you able to run the washer and take a shower at the same time?

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
  On Behalf Of rj
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 4:05 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

  I used and installed the tankless hot water heater in my old house. I can
  say they are very energy efficient and the unit lasted for 8 years. The cost
  was about $1000, but I believe I got my money back in 5 years or less.
  - Original Message - 
  From: tunecollector 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 6:58 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

  I vaguely remember someone telling me that these types of water heaters are
  more corrosive on water pipes. Then again, I may be thinking of those
  instant hot water models.

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com
  [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ]
  On Behalf Of Dan Rossi
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 2:12 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com 
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

  Hmm, I have been looking at tankless heaters for a while now, this article 
  is good, but seems a bit over enthusiastic. For example, not all of these 
  heaters are pilotless. The three reviewed appear to be, but there are 
  cheaper models that use a standing pilot. I have even read about a unit 
  that uses the flowing water to ignite the flame so it doesn't require a 
  power hookup for that.

  I don't know what size hot water tanks they were comparing, but I don't 
  think I would get back 20 square feet of basement if I went with one of 
  these. My hot water tank takes up half of that with a bit of clearance 
  around it.

  Never-the-less, I am definitely interested in these puppies.

  -- 
  Blue skies.
  Dan Rossi
  Carnegie Mellon University.
  E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu
  mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu 
  Tel: (412) 268-9081

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread rj
You are right, the water heater does have a Pilot light. I saved about $20 a 
month after replacing the old regular tank and the gas company did change the 
meter, thinking some thing was wrong. Why I didn't put one of the tankless in 
this house, I will never know.
RJ
  - Original Message - 
  From: tunecollector 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 7:50 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water


  If your tankless water heater was gas, then the pilot light was always on?
  If so, was there still a savings in your utility bill?

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
  On Behalf Of rj
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 4:21 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

  It depends on the size of the unit and how far the water has to travel. In
  our old house, we could run any two outlets at any time without having a
  problem. This included the dishwasher, washer, and shower. If this tank we
  now have goes bad, I plan on replacing it with one of the waterless hot
  water unit. I did have a natural gas unit, and don't know how the electric
  unit stacks up.
  - Original Message - 
  From: David Ferrin 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 7:06 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

  The main thing as I understand the animal is they can supply hot water for 
  only a single use at a time. So don't try running the dish washer and your 
  laundry washer at the same time. Other than that they do sound quite a good 
  thing to me.
  David Ferrin
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:dpf%40jaws-users.com 
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  From: Dan Rossi [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com
  
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 5:12 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

  Hmm, I have been looking at tankless heaters for a while now, this article
  is good, but seems a bit over enthusiastic. For example, not all of these
  heaters are pilotless. The three reviewed appear to be, but there are
  cheaper models that use a standing pilot. I have even read about a unit
  that uses the flowing water to ignite the flame so it doesn't require a
  power hookup for that.

  I don't know what size hot water tanks they were comparing, but I don't
  think I would get back 20 square feet of basement if I went with one of
  these. My hot water tank takes up half of that with a bit of clearance
  around it.

  Never-the-less, I am definitely interested in these puppies.

  -- 
  Blue skies.
  Dan Rossi
  Carnegie Mellon University.
  E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu 
  Tel: (412) 268-9081

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread Dan Rossi
Dave,

The tankless heaters in Ray's post were some big-ass heaters, 185 thousand 
BTU, I forget the supply, but I think one of them was 340 gallons per 
hour.  They all said they could drive two showers.

Most of the units I've looked at do not have that kind of capacity.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread Rob Monitor
hi, I have a electric tankless water heater it's the smallest one they make. 
Got it at home depot it's just fine for me because I live alone now. But be 
sure that you have enough power to run it the one I have needs 80 amps for the 
two electric coils that are in it but I still save about $20 a month...
  - Original Message - 
  From: rj 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 6:49 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water


  Yes, I had two of the tankless tanks over the years and both were the mid 
size model and everything from the unit was within thirty feet. Planning, once 
this new tanks gives out in our new house going back to the tankless.
  RJ
  - Original Message - 
  From: tunecollector 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 7:20 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

  So were you able to run the washer and take a shower at the same time?

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
  On Behalf Of rj
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 4:05 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

  I used and installed the tankless hot water heater in my old house. I can
  say they are very energy efficient and the unit lasted for 8 years. The cost
  was about $1000, but I believe I got my money back in 5 years or less.
  - Original Message - 
  From: tunecollector 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 6:58 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

  I vaguely remember someone telling me that these types of water heaters are
  more corrosive on water pipes. Then again, I may be thinking of those
  instant hot water models.

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com
  [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ]
  On Behalf Of Dan Rossi
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 2:12 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com 
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

  Hmm, I have been looking at tankless heaters for a while now, this article 
  is good, but seems a bit over enthusiastic. For example, not all of these 
  heaters are pilotless. The three reviewed appear to be, but there are 
  cheaper models that use a standing pilot. I have even read about a unit 
  that uses the flowing water to ignite the flame so it doesn't require a 
  power hookup for that.

  I don't know what size hot water tanks they were comparing, but I don't 
  think I would get back 20 square feet of basement if I went with one of 
  these. My hot water tank takes up half of that with a bit of clearance 
  around it.

  Never-the-less, I am definitely interested in these puppies.

  -- 
  Blue skies.
  Dan Rossi
  Carnegie Mellon University.
  E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu
  mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu 
  Tel: (412) 268-9081

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