Can I use it with a hot water input coming from a solar tank ?
650273
The hot water that it outputs depends on the hot water that is needed. If one is taking a shower at 2 GPM, he will get 2 GPM out of the water heater, as long as the maximal heating capacity is not reached. The hotter the input water, the higher the maximum flow rate will be (up to the capacity of the pipes). The question is linked with the minimal flow rate of 0.26 GPM this unit has. Below this, the water heater shuts off. 1. What happens if I need 1 GPM at 120F and that my input is at 115F. Will it shut off or will it output water above 120F ? 2. Shouldn't the minimal flow rate be expressed based on the temperature rise (0.26GPM at 50 degrees rise, 0.52 GPM at 25 degrees rise, 2.6 GPM at 5 degrees rise) ?
650274
The hot water that it outputs depends on the hot water that is needed. If one is taking a shower at 2 GPM, he will get 2 GPM out of the water heater, as long as the maximal heating capacity is not reached. The hotter the input water, the higher the maximum flow rate will be (up to the capacity of the pipes). The question is linked with the minimal flow rate of 0.26 GPM this unit has. Below this, the water heater shuts off.1. What happens if I need 1 GPM at 120F and that my input is at 115F. Will it shut off or will it output water above 120F ? 2. Shouldn't the minimal flow rate be expressed based on the temperature rise (0.26GPM at 50 degrees rise, 0.52 GPM at 25 degrees rise, 2.6 GPM at 5 degrees rise) ? The hot water that it outputs depends on the hot water that is needed. If one is taking a shower at 2 GPM, he will get 2 GPM out of the water heater, as long as the maximal heating capacity is not reached. The hotter the input water, the higher the maximum flow rate will be (up to the capacity of the pipes). The question is linked with the minimal flow rate of 0.26 GPM this unit has. Below this, the water heater shuts off.1. What happens if I need 1 GPM at 120F and that my input is at 115F. Will it shut off or will it output water above 120F ? 2. Shouldn't the minimal flow... » Read More The hot water that it outputs depends on the hot water that is needed. If one is taking a shower at 2 GPM, he will get 2 GPM out of the water heater, as long as the maximal heating capacity is not reached. The hotter the input water, the higher the maximum flow rate will be (up to the capacity of the pipes). The question is linked with the minimal flow rate of 0.26 GPM this unit has. Below this, the water heater shuts off.1. What happens if I need 1 GPM at 120F and that my input is at 115F. Will it shut off or will it output water above 120F ? 2. Shouldn't the minimal flow rate be expressed based on the temperature rise (0.26GPM at 50 degrees rise, 0.52 GPM at 25 degrees rise, 2.6 GPM at 5 degrees rise) ? « Show Less
1499978
You would unless the device you're connecting to already has a regulator. It won't work well if two regulators are connected. On my RV, i have it connected to a three way valve before the tank regulator.
358156
In a sense yes you can. The thermostat unit has a "hotter/colder" wheel on the front of it like any normal water heater.What that dial actually does is change how often the burner kicks on and how long it burns for. If the insulation stays in good shape and you don't put a high demand for water on the unit you will then get hotter water.
1945449
Yes, You probably have your HW tank far from where you want fast hot water like I do. if supplied from hw side it will just give almost instant hw. won't hurt a thing, just save on your E bill.
1972004
Sure, but you'll be operating it at capacity and that might lower the life expectancy of the heater. I used two to reduce the load on just one big one and if one does go out, the other can carry the load until I get a new one. My tank is a marine tank, it might not be as big a deal for fresh water. Hope that helped.
1643255
Yes, you can. You just have to be careful when you remove the cap, since is hot, and when you open and put water in the tank since you will get steam out of it when you pour new water in.Afetr that, though, you still have to wait a little bit for the steam to be produced again.
1314782
You should be able to connect to any water source. May have to hook to hot and cold washer connections and put a coupler where you could control the temperature of the water.
1493654
Yes you can. I use this but I also purchased the separate relay. This tells my furnace when the fan kicks on so it calls for the water.
1200949
You might be able to since it's a standard hook up. You might need adapters. I hook it it with a Coleman tower to a large tank.
2205414
Not sure if you can or not. We bought it for our off grid sauna and leave it plug into the solar panel the entire time we are there on vacation. If I remember correctly the batteries are housed in the light fixture, so I would think it is possible. You may want to ask someone that uses it at home, as we only get up to the cabin once or twice a year due to the distance from home. Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance.
619863
you could hook it up to the cold water inlet instead of the hot water if you don't want to sacrifice any hot water from your main water heater. But be aware when you've used up all the hot water in this small tank its going to be a while before you'll get hot water again. if you plan to use large flows of hot water, I'd suggest you not do this. The hot water use for a normal bath sink is typically minimal.
1380160
If you hook this panel to a charge controller, from charge controller to the battery, it will charge the battery and run your 12v cooler and heat your hot water for tea at the same time if the hot water is 12v or else you will need an inverter, probably 1500-2000 watts.
1314781
Yes you can use it with hot water. You just have to use a hot water hose use a "Y" connector so you can also have cold.
1620085
Yes, as long as that is the only heat source. Make sure to have a thermometer in the tank too.
1537536
Yes, proper hookup to any size tank you like. You do need a regulator and you really shouldn't have the tank close to the heater (against code). This little unit really cranks out the heat!
25034
Yes, you may. Just move your settings from timer to "on" position. Remenber this is a small pump, you can't have hot water right away.
1266203
No. just drain a little from the tank so when you disconnect the hot water line you won't have some water spill out.