How Much Hot Water Do I Need?
How much hot water do taps, showers, appliances, and various other items use in our homes? When considering a tankless water heater this is interesting information to know and understand. There are a few points here we need to get out of the way. Pipe diameter – it doesn’t matter what type of water heater you have a ½ inch copper pipe can only provide around 11-19 liters per minute (3-5 GPM) of water. Once you reach the peak...
The Importance of Insulating Hot Water Pipes
No matter if you have a tankless water heater or a conventional storage tank water heater insulating hot water pipes throughout your home can really save water and energy. A common argument against the use of tankless water heater is that it will take longer for hot water to reach the point of use. Technically the assertion is correct but the difference is likely only a second or two maximum. The distance of pipes running from...
Your Rights and the 20 day cooling Off Period in Ontario
On April 1, 2015 it becomes law that Ontarians get a 20 day cooling off period if they sign a contract for a water heater at their door. In addition to that there are a number of new stipulations that need to be met by sales people practicing door to door marketing. We have outlined the important changes so you can be prepared if someone shows up at your door. The cooling off period starts the day the consumer signs the contract at...
Compare an Electric Water Heater with a Tankless
Costs of an Electric Water Heater Compared to a Tankless First off let’s reiterate that this comparison has been done here in Ontario where electricity is not that expensive… That’s a joke; it is crazy how much we get taken advantage of… I don’t know which tank you have and I can only make an estimate that an electric water heater will roughly use about 5000 kWh per year. Festival Hydro in London Ontario suggests that a...
Can a Tankless Freeze
There are some interesting issues that develop with tankless water heaters and cold weather. In general you can get build up on exhaust vents due to freezing condensation. A tankless also has built in freeze protection for any outdoor models. Lastly, there is a little trick to ensure your tankless pipes don’t freeze during a cold spell. For home owners in Toronto, Hamilton, Mississauga and all towns around southern Ontario with a...
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