Can we use this unit to supplement output of small 50 gallon electric water heater, placing it in bathroom?
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I have used 3 Tempa 20s to replace other standard water heaters in my apt. complex units. #1, I would not consider a 50 gal water heater as needing a supplement. #2 the Tempra 20 is all you need for a bathroom tub or shower. I am in Wisconsin which is too cold for a 20. and yet they seem to work fine (28s are recommended for this cold climate). You may decide later to forget the 50 gal water heater. Hope this helps. Yes, I would recommend you make this purchase. [If you live in a hard water area, be sure to install a whole house water filter (about $40) ahead of the Tempra or the salts will damage the Tempra flow mechn.] I have used 3 Tempa 20s to replace other standard water heaters in my apt. complex units. #1, I would not consider a 50 gal water heater as needing a supplement. #2 the Tempra 20 is all you need for a bathroom tub or shower. I am in Wisconsin which is too cold for a 20. and yet they seem to work fine (28s are recommended for this cold climate). You may decide later to forget the 50 gal water heater. Hope this helps. Yes, I would recommend you make this purchase. [If you live in a hard water area, be sure to install a whole house water filter (about $40) ahead of the Tempra or the salts will... » Read More I have used 3 Tempa 20s to replace other standard water heaters in my apt. complex units. #1, I would not consider a 50 gal water heater as needing a supplement. #2 the Tempra 20 is all you need for a bathroom tub or shower. I am in Wisconsin which is too cold for a 20. and yet they seem to work fine (28s are recommended for this cold climate). You may decide later to forget the 50 gal water heater. Hope this helps. Yes, I would recommend you make this purchase. [If you live in a hard water area, be sure to install a whole house water filter (about $40) ahead of the Tempra or the salts will damage the Tempra flow mechn.] « Show Less
153878
Yes. I use it for my whole house. If I have more than 2 faucets running the pressure drops do to the heating element slowing down the water.
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I have used 3 Tempa 20s to replace other standard water heaters in my apt. complex units. #1, I would not consider a 50 gal water heater as needing a supplement. #2 the Tempra 20 is all you need for a bathroom tub or shower. I am in Wisconsin which is too cold for a 20. and yet they seem to work fine (28s are recommended for this cold climate). You may decide later to forget the 50 gal water heater. Hope this helps. Yes, I would recommend you make this purchase. [If you live in a hard water area, be sure to install a whole house water filter (about $40) ahead of the Tempra or the salts will damage the Tempra flow mechn.]
153880
Certainly. It may be overkill- it's a powerful little heater that suits my whole (very small) cabin.... With washer, kitchen and 1 bath
153881
We use ours for our whole house (1200 sq ft), so you might consider just replacing the 50 gal water heater. Use the Stiebel Eltron website to size a unit to your house specifics though. http://www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com/chart_tempra.html
2017932
No. This unit only has 1 output. It can be used to either control humidification OR dehumidification. As said in other answers, you would need 2 units.
1421228
Yes, you can, all it gonna do heat your water fast. And I like that, I always like high wattage over low wattage doesn't matter tank size, it makes my fish comfortable fast. Imagine you are in a room with size 100 sqft with a room heater for 1000 sqft, your heater gonna make room heat fast and shutdown till temp goes down again.
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I would try to. I installed my unit in a 500sqft rectangular room. Place the unit on a solid exterior wall with easy access for electrical and drainage. Mount the exterior condensor above ground with the supplied wall mount. It looks clean and will be out of the way. I did have two leaking valves that cost me to have the unit recharged after 2 months of operation. Either than that the unit is good for the price.
183419
As long as the circuit you are drawing from isn't being used by another appliance that is drawing alot of power it should be fine. This unit will not cool much more than one room though, the portable units are not as efficient as a window unit at cooling.
1542428
I would not suggest it. Few things. 1.) There are three heating "silos" within the unit one for each breaker. So one "silos" wouldn't be doing anything unless you got fancy with the wiring. 2.) I think the device uses only as many breakers as it needs, so if the water is unusually warm I can see it only pulling power from one breaker until it hits the set temperature. If the water is unusually cold it will pull from all three until it hits the set temperature. 3.) I do not believe the wiring within the unit is rated for 6-2 so you would probably mess something up.
116143
The flow from my sink is pretty restricted, but the water is hot. It might work, but to be on the safe side, I'd go up the next bigger heater, assuming that you have access to the right amount of power.
1001601
I don't see why not, but I used this model for a jacuzzi heater, so it did it's thing at the higher end of the range. You would need an external regulator I believe, as this one has an internal device that can't be accesssed or set.
790471
You sure can. I use mine in my RV when my waterheater burn out. I love mine, I use it every day..
1915414
Yes... I use mine in my travel trailer bathroom...it heats the water and the room at the same time..an added bonus
105965
I suppose you could but the heater was not very good at getting the water hot enough to be very effective.
1189270
I wouldn't think so. I would get a bigger pressure tank to solve any issues. I had to use a bigger tank for my shower and sink to get the results I wanted in my cabin.
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I got a 50w hydor heater and placed it in the tank. But its only because my betta couldn't swim well with the filter not modified. If you dont lower the water flow you can put in inside where the water pump is
1386922
No.... not simply. The existing power wires to your heater is not enough. You will need to upgrade the power to 2-each 40 amp circuits. If you only have 2 people in your household you should have enough capacity with the 18kw model. It all depends how many hot water faucets are turned on at the same time. With this unit I would estimate 2. Also make sure to figure in the dish and clothes washer.
211213
It would probably be better if you used a small electrical water heater. In order for this to heat the water, water must be flowing through the unit. It works great for our hot tub, but the pump must be running.
829513
I don't think so. This is a 29kw water heater. So this baby draws some serious power when in use. I'd say you would want a 30+kw unit to run it.
1636234
It can be installed as a point of use system if needed. I use ours in a seasonal cabin to provide hot water for shower and sink. It does ok for that, but would not support the demands of a regular home.