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Default Converting from domestic (tank) to tankless water heater

Why are you choosing a tankless?

First they cost so much more than a standard tank the energy payback
exceeds the probable life of the heater


You MAY need to upgade your electric service, if the tankless is
electric, or your gas service, tankless consume LOTS when they are on..



In the winter a standard tanks heat loss goes to help heat the
building, so its not really lost, this probably cuts your energy saving

by 1/2 kinda dependent on local temperatures.


good your aware low flow may result in cold water, like washing
hands....or using a spray wand on dishes.


exceeed max flow and cool shower is result.


Of course the UNLIMITED hot water may result in longer showers
ultimately consuming more water sewer and heating fuel....


People who have owned a tankless say there are two great
days.............


the day its installed and the day its replaced by a standard
tank........


so why are you buyng a tankless?