ladywendolyn
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Post by ladywendolyn on Jun 27, 2016 20:25:03 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Jun 27, 2016 22:38:02 GMT -8
Sounds interesting...
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Post by mel on Jun 28, 2016 8:19:39 GMT -8
Great idea on someones part, but I definitely dont like the look of it.
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Post by kto17 on Jun 28, 2016 9:09:09 GMT -8
Neat idea, but there are alternatives.
The problem I see here, and is the case with most electric on demand water heaters, is the required amount of power. It uses 2,000 watts of power at 110V so about 18.2 amps. That's a 20 amp circuit just for warm water.
If you convert their 30-40 degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit that's 86-104. Not bad but how much above ambient is that and what volume?
Last thing, and my biggest concern. Shouldn't something like this be UL listed?
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Post by chametzoo on Jun 28, 2016 9:37:02 GMT -8
Neat idea, but there are alternatives. The problem I see here, and is the case with most electric on demand water heaters, is the required amount of power. It uses 2,000 watts of power at 110V so about 18.2 amps. That's a 20 amp circuit just for warm water. If you convert their 30-40 degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit that's 86-104. Not bad but how much above ambient is that and what volume? Last thing, and my biggest concern. Shouldn't something like this be UL listed? Thanks for pointing out that this is 'too good to be true'….  |
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Post by ladywendolyn on Jun 28, 2016 21:00:04 GMT -8
What is UL listed?
I won't use it myself simply because it does not look vintage, but it is interesting to think that there should be a way to heat water with a kettle element in a tap. I report back if I hear from my Facebook friend on how it works.
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Post by kto17 on Jul 20, 2016 10:51:09 GMT -8
Underwriters Labratories is a testing company that checks products and much more for safety. If you see a UL Symbol that means the manufacturer paid them to inspect their product (UL listed or rated). There are a few different kinds of marks that mean different things. What is important to know is some competent third party checked it for safety. You can understand the importance when talking electricity and water... I would want it UL inspected. Also, if you check your homeowners insurance it may reference UL rated or list products only. Meaning if you buy something that isn't and it burns your house or camper down. They may tell you it's not covered. I haven't read my policy that close because I try to only by UL marked products.
Google UL to learn more, it's amazing how much they test.
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Post by cowcharge on Jul 25, 2016 5:31:42 GMT -8
What is UL listed? I won't use it myself simply because it doe snot look vintage, but it is interesting to think that there should be a way to heat water with a kettle element in a tap. I report back if I hear from my Facebook friend on how it works. "Doe snot." hehehe. |
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