Graphite Electrode Instantaneous Water Heater

Carbon12 · Post by **Carbon12** » Thu. Feb. 06, 2014 3:28 pm

Looks interesting. One problem I see is it assumes 70 degree supply water temperature to provide 120 degree usable water. It does state they can be run in parallel for more heat and can use preheated water. Guess you would need a tempering tank. Might not be practical for all but interesting, none the less.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1132758406/h ... f=category

McGiever · Post by **McGiever** » Thu. Feb. 06, 2014 3:56 pm

Watts in equals heat out...nothing magic here.

It's a Pig with Lipstick on.

Give me some Specs!

Delivers 2.0 GPM (7.6 LPM) of hot water at 240 VAC and 48 amps (multiple units can be mounted in parallel, or in several places, to provide more hot water). (Be sure to check with your electrician to be sure your system can provide the required power). This assumes incoming water temp of 70 F (21 C) and output of 110 F (43 C). You may need more than one for your application.
Autosenses AC voltage from 100-277 V, and 50 - 60 hZ. Single phase power. Max current draw is set from 15 to 48 amps by user at installation
Water inlet and outlet = 3/4" "sharkbite" fittings (metric solution coming!)
Accepts preheated water
Conforms to UL standard 499 and EU and CAN standards
Approximately 16 lbs (7.3 kg) , and 12.5" (32cm) long by 6" (16 cm) in diameter
WiFi module will be available in Spring 2014 and will plug into any MODEL 1 purchased now
3 year warranty, with full unit exchange policy should you need it
No annual maintenance
Super quiet (yes, the other ones are noisy!)
Comes with universal mounting brackets

Carbon12 · Post by **Carbon12** » Thu. Feb. 06, 2014 4:05 pm

If the price is really right, it might work for a shop bathroom. Doubt it is less than a small 110 volt water heater.

McGiever · Post by **McGiever** » Thu. Feb. 06, 2014 4:20 pm

I use this in a outbuilding. Works a treat for me.

Maybe not this exact one, but similar:
http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-AE-12-PowerStar-Point ... m_sbs_hi_8