[Greenbuilding] old question revisited-tankless heater

[Bruno M.]

unless your in an off-grid cabine ...

;-)
Bruno M.
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Op 21-2-2012 2:14, Clarke Olsen schreef:
> 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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> On Feb 20, 2012, at 6:16 PM, Jason Holstine wrote:
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>> 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?
>>
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>> On 2/20/12 10:13 AM, "Sacie Lambertson" <sacie.lambertson at gmail.com 
>> <x-msg://6134/sacie.lambertson@gmail.com>> wrote:
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>>> 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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