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Josh8880
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2013 07:09am
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https://www.alohagreendepot.com/MAREY-ECO-11KW-p/eco110.htm
I attached a link for a smaller electric on demand water heater...I'm debating on using a unit like this one, or going the lp route and getting an eccotemp l5 or l7 . Any thoughts or recommendations? The perk with going electric is that I don't have to worry about venting, since the bathroom will be inside...and I have a generator that an handle the load no problem. But I am eager to hear your thoughts..thanks! Josh
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GomerPile
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2013 07:45am
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You have an 11,000+ watt generator 
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Josh8880
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2013 07:52am
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Gomer, ha I just realized that the link I attached is for the wrong heater! Hopefully I'm better at building a cabin than this computer stuff. What I meant to attach is a smaller 110v electric heater.
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Josh8880
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2013 07:59am
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https://www.alohagreendepot.com/DHC-3-1-Point-of-Use-5-GPM-Tankless-Water-Heater-p/07 4050.htm
Round 2... More like this one
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ICC
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2013 01:20pm
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To me that heater does not look to have sufficient temperature rise for a decent flow rate.
Flow Rate @ 45 F Rise (gallons/min) 0.46 gal (US)/min
That means if the incoming water is 50 degrees F and the flow rate is .46 gpm the temp will only be 95 degrees F. And that is with no cold being mixed. That seems pretty dismal.
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silverwaterlady
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2013 02:09pm - Edited by: silverwaterlady
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It also states it is designed for 1 low flow lavatory sink.
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Brknarow
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2013 03:52pm
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I'm going to try using a 40 gal electric water heater on a generator. I've been experimenting at home by hooking the heater onto a 30 amp switch. I turn it on for thirty minutes each 1-3 days during the warm months, and for 1/2 to an hour/day during the winter.
I plan on wrapping the tank more heavily this winter as there was a couple, 'what was I thinking' moments last winter during my shower. But otherwise, I've had enough hot/warm water for dishes and showers. Just me though.
If I've figured correctly, I should be able to do the same with a 6000 watt generator once I move off the grid during the winter, and use passive solar during the summer.
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