I cant see it as better than a HPWH. And changing your whole ELectric entrance service is not an easy or cheap task. Certainly you will spend more when you add that in. No standing losses but also not making hot water for 370% less cost than a standard resistance WH.
3 x 40AMP Breakers = ((120AMPS * 240V )*.14 my per KWh cost) = $4.032 per hour to runHello
I got an Eco 24 and only heat the water when I turn on the faucet. Cheaper and better for under $500.
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. That thing is sucking down some serious juice when running. Nice looking install BTW.
Do you think it makes your basement feel "cold"?3 x 40AMP Breakers = ((120AMPS * 240V )*.14 my per KWh cost) = $4.032 per hour to run
Personally, I'll take my HPHW any day of the week. It costs me roughly $5 a month to heat hot water, and in the summer time it dehumidifies my basement.
You should get yourself a Pex crimper ($40 ) You would save a fortune on sharkbite fittings. Most of the pex fitting are just .50c to under 1$ from pex universe. As an example my local Hdwe store is charging $7 for a sharkbite 1/2 plug. I can buy a pex crimp type plug for$.36c . Ball valves are $2.90 Pex universe is slightly more. Sharkbite is $10 to $12 from my local Hdwe Store.
During the summer, and when I'm running the wood burning furnace - no. Outside of those periods - yes. My basement is only 768 sq ft though. If your basement is bigger I don't think your temperature fluctuations will be as bad. They recommend a minimum installation space of 750 cubic feet ( Site location section). That seems awful small though.
3 x 40AMP Breakers = ((120AMPS * 240V )*.14 my per KWh cost) = $4.032 per hour to run
Personally, I'll take my HPHW any day of the week. It costs me roughly $5 a month to heat hot water, and in the summer time it dehumidifies my basement.
Takes 1 or 2 degrees from my basement year round which recover when its not running. I dont notice any difference at all. Room is 400sf adjoining another 575 sqft room.
It took me about two hours to install my new one. I did have to cut some of the piping ( pex ) because I put the new one on blocks.Finally getting around to installing this thing today...wish me luck...the kids needs baths later on...
Im referring to the condensate drain for the HPWH. Low humidity this time of year = little condensate water.
That thing is fancy. My AO Smith doesn’t give any of that information out. You’ll be happy you put it in when you get your next power bill.
Our new HPHW is a lot quieter than the old one. It looks like yours is 2db quieter yet.
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