Does anyone know how long on average it takes to heat the 4 gallons? After you have used the 4gal, does it somewhat heat outgoing water or is it cold?
1691494
Not very long. Problem is this tank is only good for 2 years. Ive had 3 of them and something broke on them every two years and had to be replaced.
1691495
I have not noticed it to ever be cold. I beleive that it is continuely is heating the incoming water as you use what has already been heated. I have been very happy with this product and have purchased two of them. I did have an issue with one about 3 years after purchase and they actually replaced it for free under the warranty. I completely recommend this product.
1691496
When the 4 initial gallons has been used it takes about an hour to heat another 4 gallons. but as the fresh water comes in it will start to heat that water, but takes a little while to come back to full use. but mine is in the garage and is great for washing hands and the use of small amounts of hot water.
1691497
It works the same as all AUTOMATIC water heaters. If all 4 gallons are run continuously until the water becomes cold, shut off the running water for a few minutes and it will heat the water within about 30 minutes.
256382
Hi haven't had to use it yet , I bought it so I could use a 20 gal barbeque tank , it gets darn cold here in upstate New York , so I hope it is just a thing I will need to heat my garage when I want to get out of the house
2048352
I have two pannels for 5,000 gallons, and it is not that warm, you should use around 6 pannels
1315618
what size is your tank? I have a 300 watt in my 90 gallon saltwater . Temperature set at 78 and it stays at 78. I ran it at 82 degrees when it was cycling
62915
You will end up with about 80/85% of your starting volume be it 1 gal. 5 gal. Or 10. Just know the more gallons you start with the the longer it will take to get to temp my 1st try at 10 gal. On hot plate took 3 hrs to get to temp
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Apparently, some are answering about the unit that actually heats water. Mine does not, it's simply a pump. I have used black 3 gallon jugs to "solar heat" water & it gets quite hot. I've also heated water on my LP camp stove & added that to cool water to get the right temp. for a shower. I used a 5 gallon ice chest to store my heated water in while I'm getting everything else together for my shower (or I get delayed for other reasons). The water stays pretty much at the same temp even hours after putting it in the cooler. I have used my pump for 7-10 showers using this method and it has help up just fine. Not sure if it will have an affect long term. Apparently, some are answering about the unit that actually heats water. Mine does not, it's simply a pump. I have used black 3 gallon jugs to "solar heat" water & it gets quite hot. I've also heated water on my LP camp stove & added that to cool water to get the right temp. for a shower. I used a 5 gallon ice chest to store my heated water in while I'm getting everything else together for my shower (or I get delayed for other reasons). The water stays pretty much at the same temp even hours after putting it in the cooler. I have used my pump for 7-10 showers using this method and... » Read More Apparently, some are answering about the unit that actually heats water. Mine does not, it's simply a pump. I have used black 3 gallon jugs to "solar heat" water & it gets quite hot. I've also heated water on my LP camp stove & added that to cool water to get the right temp. for a shower. I used a 5 gallon ice chest to store my heated water in while I'm getting everything else together for my shower (or I get delayed for other reasons). The water stays pretty much at the same temp even hours after putting it in the cooler. I have used my pump for 7-10 showers using this method and it has help up just fine. Not sure if it will have an affect long term. « Show Less
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I've been running it in a 65 gal marine talk with a 10 gal refugium. I placed in the sump area of the refugium. It worked fine for me in a building that is climate controlled around 74-75 degrees. I found mine to be miscalibrated around 2.5 degrees, though, so you may want to consider an alternate thermometer if you have sensitive stock.
293619
Mine is installed outside. My pool is about 30,000 gallons. The rate of heat increase is about 2 degrees per 90 minutes. A larger pool will obviously take longer to heat. You might expect 1 degree per hour, possibly less with a 45,000 gallon pool.
471111
It took mine under 15 minutes to heat my 2.6 gallon tank from 74 to 78 degrees. If I may, I would suggest that you check out a 50 watt heater, the 25 w is meant for 2 to 4 gallon tanks.
1792050
The heat doesn't really heat the water but keeps it warm a little longer. We put in 1/2 gallon of really hot water straight from our tap and it lasts about 15-20 min. I doubt you'd notice the heat feature at all with cold water. I think one of the buttons controls the heat but really you'd have to buy one of the really, really expensive models to actually get created heat. We like the rest of it though.
733705
I have mine running in a 49 gallon tank with 15 gallon sump cooling to 70 degrees. It cycles on about half of the time when the room temp goes above 70. I'd imagine it would need to run a lot more to cool to 65. Might make sense to go with the 1/6.
1063050
Sorry, no details available for incoming vs. outgoing temperatures. With only six gallons available at the set temparture, and the incoming temp 1/2 to 2/3's of the set temp, the electric water heater will only be able to main a consistent temperature for a minute or two. Water heaters this size are primarily used in conjunction with another water heater, or for a location where very little hot water is needed. I would estimate a good hour for the heater to completely heat the entire incoming six gallons to 120 degrees.
1454964
The drain plugs are the same size and that where the element fits into. How fast it will heat I do not know. My 6 gal takes around 45 min to be useable. Hope this helps Rob
1502479
I ran the unit for 8 hours on 4 gallons of gas. the more amps you pull the more gas it uses. I ran a water heater witch pulled about the max the unit had and 4 gallons lasted 6 hours.
914839
It does not maintain the temperature of the water. The temp. falls to warm/cool within 15 minutes or so. Even still, the size, strength of the jets is very good and I love mine!
1132798
This heater is not made for heating to a certain temperature and maintaining it. It simply comes on when animal water troughs get close to freezing and the heat it produces keeps at least some of the surface open for drinking purposes. It might be better to look for an aquarium heater or a spa heater depending upon the use you have for your 180 gallons.
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I installed this for use with an outdoor shower at a camp last summer. I'm a big fan. This summer I'm going to bring my old clawfoot tub out to camp and run a line to it as well; same plan as you! It heats the water as it flows through so there is really no limit to the number of gallons it can heat provided the propane doesn't run out. I have very cold well water, and even at full flow this unit will heat the water well beyond bathtub comfort temperature. And it comes with an adapter that allows you to use a garden hose as input.