2 elements are key for sizing and selecting a proper tankless water heater:
Temperature of water source which varies according to location
Demand of heated water: GPM demand depending on type and number of fixtures and appliances
Taking this into account will prevent a lot of frustration on purchases and use
The first support material we have available for this process is the Temperature Map:
Note:
The map indicates the capacity of the model units according to location
Big difference in demand from a shower (1.5 to 2.0 GPM) and a bathtub (4.0 to 5.0 GPM)!
The bathtub is the fixture that demands the highest GPM
Difference in temperature of water source in the south and in the north
Water source temperature also varies if from the city, well, tank, stream, etc. If water is exposed to air (well or tank situation) it is colder.
The second support information is in the manual for each unit. There is a table that approximates the capacity of the water heater to raise temperature according GPM:
Consider, the more the GPM (more water volume running through the unit) the less the temperature rise, the less the GPM the more the temperature rise
Note tables consider a fixed temperature of water source or set temperature, so values are approximated
Warning:
GAS tankless water heaters do not work on high elevations/altitudes. As an industry rule of thumb, no tankless works properly above 4,000 ft. Marey units are not recommended above 2,000 ft. People use them on high elevation/altitude locations at their own risk, we do not recommend it. High altitudes do not have proper physical/environmental conditions for the combustion and exhaust processes of the units, in short, there is not enough air up there!
Electric units are not affected by altitude
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