[Greenbuilding] old question revisited-tankless heater

[Jason Holstine]

Visualizing a cabin, periodic if regular light occupancy.... I get the
feeling you may be a good candidate for a solar kit. Got an old tank laying
around you can black paint?


On 2/20/12 10:13 AM, "Sacie Lambertson" <sacie.lambertson at gmail.com> wrote:

> All, Our Bosch propane tankless heater is beginning to fail and we are
> thinking about replacing it with another tankless.  It is located in a shed
> next to a cabin that is not always used, although for the next several years
> we anticipate a regular single occupant.  The current model has a pilot light;
> obviously we prefer one that is electronically ignited which I think they all
> are now.  Suggestions, thoughts?  I've read a number of reviews.  It would not
> be too difficult to install a passive solar heated system in this cabin too,
> an alternative.
> 
> I've used tankless for years now but one aspect of the type I dislike is the
> fact a lot of water goes down the drain before the hot water finally reaches
> the faucet.  In this cabin the shower is within 10 feet, with the sinks not
> over 15'-18', but water loss nonetheless is a negative factor.
> 
> thanks,  Sacie
> 
> 
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