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Originally Posted by RebelR
One of the issues you may run into is having to install a much higher KW (if electric) or BTU (if NG) Unit which will drive up the price. From your sig. it says that you live in Winterpig, so the temperature of the ground water has to be taken into account since it will have to overcome that difference (especially in winter) and still maintain adequate flow. What is nice about the tank water heaters is that you really dont have to worry about that factor since it has time to recuperate in-between. Do you have a blanket installed on your current heater? It can make a world of difference in your energy costs.
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I didn't think about ground water. I have one in my place in Brazil and I think it is the bomb.
Great for one shower after another.
Sucks for 2 showers at the same time.
In brazil they store the water on the roof and drop it into the house so the water is pre warmed. Thus I noticed I saved a ton of $$$ versus the tank one I had. Not so sure what happens if the water is at 55 degrees. You might need a bigger unit.