GarlicChicken
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So I've been fighting with my old electric tank heater that feeds the two bathrooms in my house and I'm losing. Bottom element is toast and I can't get it out because it's rusted solid, the heater is 41 years old (literally!) and the elements haven't been changed for probably 10. Current tank is 52gal.
I'm looking at going to a tankless on demand one. This obviously has it's own complications, but I think it's money better spent putting in the electrical than just replacing the tank. I'm looking hardest at the EcoSmart ECO 27, which can output 3gpm @ 37° inlet temp and up to 6gpm with normal inlet water. This is a self modulating unit that adjusts inlet pressure to accommodate more output. This requires 112.5A, which means I have to run 00 copper to a sub panel, with 3 40A breakers to feed it. Obviously a nice chunk of change since 00 is over $1/' with an estimated 80' run, but not much more than just replacing the tank.
What are you guys thoughts on doing this? Any serious drawbacks if I put in a properly sized tankless? Let me know what you think guys. Much appreciated!
I'm looking at going to a tankless on demand one. This obviously has it's own complications, but I think it's money better spent putting in the electrical than just replacing the tank. I'm looking hardest at the EcoSmart ECO 27, which can output 3gpm @ 37° inlet temp and up to 6gpm with normal inlet water. This is a self modulating unit that adjusts inlet pressure to accommodate more output. This requires 112.5A, which means I have to run 00 copper to a sub panel, with 3 40A breakers to feed it. Obviously a nice chunk of change since 00 is over $1/' with an estimated 80' run, but not much more than just replacing the tank.
What are you guys thoughts on doing this? Any serious drawbacks if I put in a properly sized tankless? Let me know what you think guys. Much appreciated!