Any recommendations? The Watts RA-28 from costco (link below) seems very reasonable, but I cant tell if it will heat my whole house. Also it seems to be electric not gas. Does that matter?

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11030428&search=tankless&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=0&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=tankless&Ntt=tankless&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1#

Any recommendations? The Watts RA-28 from costco (link below) seems very reasonable, but I cant tell if it will heat my whole house. Also it seems to be electric not gas. Does that matter?

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11030428&search=tankless&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=0&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=tankless&Ntt=tankless&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1#

I live in a trailer, and there are only two people that live here. We do not use water at the same time. So, I was looking at a tankless water heater that heats 1.5 gpm. There is another one that heats 131 gpm (I think it is a typo because it runs in 120). Which one would be efficient enough to do the job. Also, would this be a good way to go?

This would replace a gas heater.

1.5 gpm http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=294803-1136-AE7.2&lpage=none

131 gpm http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=294801-1136-AE3.4&lpage=none
I don’t have insurance so, that does not really matter to me. I do know that the space provided for the water heater with the tank is made for water heaters for trailers because not many models fit in there.
I did not notice the temperature difference. (I wasn’t close reading) Well that will change everything now. Thanks for mentioning it.

I have a mountain cabin which I get just occasional use (6 or 7 times a season) My water system uses a 400 gal holding tank which I carry water into from a local, public Artesian well, and use a pressure pump to provide water pressure to a kitchen sink, a bathroom sink & toilet and a naval shower (3 gal/minute with shut off at shower head) and a 10 gal hot water heater.

The problem is that the hot water heater seems to fail every 3 or 4 years. It has failed again and I am trying to figure out best solution. I am sure it is failing because it sets without use (turned off and drained between uses) In the past, I just replace with same, but now am thinking that it might be time to consider something different.

My question is if a tank-less unit might be the answer. using good spring water so not worried about hard water; no gas, just electric, longest run is about 15′ from heater closet to Kitchen, about 8′ to bathroom sink and 4′ to shower. Is this something I should consider? Have 110 outlet in closet, but would consider 220 if better. at rate I am going, tanks have cost me close to ,000 for a stupid 10 gal tank.

What is your experience and recommendation? Could there be something I can do to save the tank heater I have now? It is only 3 years old.

Hi, I live in a condo and my current water heater is 5 gallons or smaller. It runs out of hot water within 3 mins of a shower. The water heater is located in the house in a storage closet. The space i have available for a new water heater is Approximately 28"wide X 40"Tall.

I am debating getting a Tankless water heater, to save space and have an endless supply of hot water. Can anyone give me some advise on this? Or should i just try to fit like a 20-30 gallon electric water heater. No Gas outlet, all electric.

Can you put a tankless heater in a closet like that?
Will it overheat?
Are there laws against this?
I was thinking about getting this one through costco – http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11327101&search=water%20heater&Mo=1&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=water%20heater&Ntt=water%20heater&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1

Please give me any helpful info on what you think i should do. I don’t know anything when it comes to think kind of stuff.

Thanks!

I need a new gas hot water heater & trying to decide on whether to get a tankless or solar hot water heater. Can’t anyone give me some advice on which is better or a site that could compare the two?
I do understand that solar runs on the sun & requires no electricity but, seriously, is one better than the other? Pro’s & cons is what I’m looking for. I had a conventional 50 gal. gas water heater prior to it flooding my garage out.
Currently there are 2 in the household but desire a system capable for 4-6 people.
I am in Az. so the sun shines pretty much all the time during the day.

we have a 50 gal lp water heater which will probably have to be replaced in near future. There are 3 adults & 1 youngster in the house. Which will be the most "green" as well as saving $$ over a period of time & yet provide sufficient hot water as needed?

I envision a future where homes are built with whichever sustainable energy option is right for it’s particular area. We all know that going green with solar, wind, geothermal, sub-radient floors, tankless water heaters, solar water heaters, micro hydro, or whatever method is high dollar to ADD to a home. How about if the home came with a solar roof. You never had to pay for the conventional roof, or it’s removal/alteration? The same goes for all the other energy items I mentioned. Not all are right for every area, but builders could determine which were right for an area, and build homes with these things in them. Wouldn’t this drastically reduce the cost of any re-fit, or add-ons? Having subradient floors be the original floor installed would seriously reduce costs. Having a tankless water be installed vs. a conventional in the first place. Is anyone building homes which require little to no energy from electric & gas companies? Without seriously overinflating the cost?

I want to replace our existing water heater with Excel vent free gas tank less water heater.
please visit link: http://www.amazon.com/Excel-Ventfree-tankless-heater-10001P1/dp/B002ATWR8W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1263750806&sr=8-2

anyone know approximately how much the installation cost and if vent less is a good option to go with? Thank you

In CA. I have 3 showers, 5 sinks, and 3 toilets. I would like to hear from someone with experience to tell me what the difference is in their PG&E bill is.
I can do all the plumbing and gas piping myself

We are considering at buying a tankless hot water heater in Canada, we were looking at the ones at Home Depot and are not sure what the best brand is? Also What benifits are there with this unit and what is the % in savings of electricity and gas Thanks…

http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogSearchResultView?langId=-15&storeId=10051&catalogId=10051&N=0&Ntk=level1&Ntt=tankless%20hot%20water%20heater&Nty=1&D=tankless%20hot%20water%20heater&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&s=true