[Greenbuilding] old question revisited-tankless heater

[Clarke Olsen]

This sounds like a case for an electric instant. If you get the water up to tepid, a light electric, like Eemax 6.5k, or less, might 
boost it into good'n hot. also, with no exhaust, it can be plumbed right next to the fixture, reducing the waste.
Clarke Olsen
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Spencertown, NY 12165 
USA
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On Feb 20, 2012, at 6:16 PM, Jason Holstine wrote:

> 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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