On Oct 2, 2:36?pm, franz frippl wrote:
I'm considering an electric tankless water heater on a small cabin
serviced by a private well.

There's a shower, a bathroom sink, a kitchen sink, a utility sink and a
washing machine. Occupants: 1-2 unless the relatives figure out where the
retreat is located.

What brands are to be considered? To be avoided?

I'm getting rid of the propane tank. Present water heater is a 40-gal
Rheem electric on its way out.

Thanks.

your going to HAVE to have a great electric supply for a tankless
electric.

check lowest winter water temperature. tankless very dependent on
incoming water temp.

figure at minimium a 100 amp just for tankless. then add your current
service needs.

call the local electric supplier, can they support 200 or 300 amps to
your cabin?

do realize with a tankless its ONE shower etc at a time, if anyone
else runs hot water chill will be result. plus power failure means no
hot water at all, currently you have a tanks worth.

the necessary electric upgrades will exceed any tankless savings in
standby losses.

someone checked a electric tank in a vacant home, 3 bucks of electric
monthly. thats a meaningless savings