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Patrick
Oct 12, 2003, 3:16:47 PM10/12/03
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We have a small "guest house/shed" in the East San Diego, Calif area
that has a small bathroom and kitchen sink. The building is not near
the main house and has a very small capacity electical system that was
pulled underground(and not apt to be upgraded). The original owners
plumbed the cold and hot, and left a space under a bathroom cabinet
for a 110v plug in and of course the cold and hot pipes (capped).
There is a shower, bathroom sink and kitchen sink, no other hot water
uses.
This bathroom is on an outside wall and so after reading many of the
previous posts to alt.home.repair, I'm thinking that propane may be
the only way to go, since most elec units require 220v. We envision a
single person living here so the demand shouldn't be too great, but
we'd rather go a little over than under, in case 2 people end up
living there.
The questions I have are:
1) could a small undercabinet 110v electric tank or tankless heater
work for the above situation?
2) if we go with a propane tank, I would envision it being mounted
outside for ventilation/space needs. Does this then require a
separate enclosure or do the tankless heaters survive in the open?
3) any recommendations for size or brands would be greatly
appreciated, especially if they come from your own personal
experience.
Thanks for any assistance you can lend,
-Patrick in San Diego
patricio...@yahoo.com
that has a small bathroom and kitchen sink. The building is not near
the main house and has a very small capacity electical system that was
pulled underground(and not apt to be upgraded). The original owners
plumbed the cold and hot, and left a space under a bathroom cabinet
for a 110v plug in and of course the cold and hot pipes (capped).
There is a shower, bathroom sink and kitchen sink, no other hot water
uses.
This bathroom is on an outside wall and so after reading many of the
previous posts to alt.home.repair, I'm thinking that propane may be
the only way to go, since most elec units require 220v. We envision a
single person living here so the demand shouldn't be too great, but
we'd rather go a little over than under, in case 2 people end up
living there.
The questions I have are:
1) could a small undercabinet 110v electric tank or tankless heater
work for the above situation?
2) if we go with a propane tank, I would envision it being mounted
outside for ventilation/space needs. Does this then require a
separate enclosure or do the tankless heaters survive in the open?
3) any recommendations for size or brands would be greatly
appreciated, especially if they come from your own personal
experience.
Thanks for any assistance you can lend,
-Patrick in San Diego
patricio...@yahoo.com
Jim & Lil
Oct 12, 2003, 3:29:05 PM10/12/03
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They have lots ot this site...
http://www.electricwaterheaters.com/seisco/index.html
http://www.electricwaterheaters.com/seisco/index.html
Hope that was of some help....Jim
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Dan O.
Oct 12, 2003, 3:52:07 PM10/12/03
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Patrick wrote in message ...
>
>2) if we go with a propane tank, I would envision it
>being mounted outside for ventilation/space needs.
>Does this then require a separate enclosure or do
>the tankless heaters survive in the open?
While the propane *tank* would be outdoors, I would think the heater itself
would usually be placed indoors. Whether some kind of enclosure is needed
for the propane tank would likely depend on local building codes. Check with
the city or a licensed propane installer.
Sorry but I can't offer anything on your other questions.
Dan O.
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mark Ransley
Oct 12, 2003, 3:56:22 PM10/12/03
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Bosch aquastar tankless propane 117000 btu for one use or 165000 for 2
showers, at menards and HD , electric needs a large service, or a
regular tank, made for propane
showers, at menards and HD , electric needs a large service, or a
regular tank, made for propane
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