Thanks this is exactly what I needed to know. I need a stopgap solution until my tank water heater is delivered. Then I will repurpose it for my attic remodel .
LOL - Northern Hemisphere! Gave me a chuckle. Just yankin your chain here ..... The entire US in the Northern Hemisphere, but you are at a more northern latitude than most.
Never heard of using the neutral as a hot, but would be cheaper than buying the 8/3 which is what I thought I needed. Getting a consultation with my inspector this coming week to see what he says about that... Does anyone know where I'd find a guideline to this in the NFPA codebook?
Well, I saw paperback insulation in the video, so I only asked if it was code. I wasn’t attacking you or saying it was wrong. Just wondered if poly was used in your area. I’ll just unsubscribe so I don’t irritate you anymore
@@feeblewrk5788 😆 sorry man. Didn’t mean to attack. I personally just hate vapor barriers. I see nothing but problems with it. I may be wrong on not using them
Because most electric companies don't supply 80-90 amps to a residential customer, usually only around 40A. So you need to use electric water heaters "in-tandem" which means the electric water heater units work in parallel in the circuit to supply about double the flow rate.
You'll never be wealthy switching to point of service. You'll have to put yearly commerce into maintenance. And never not more as required. Ha. Laugh Out Loud if everyone jumps off the Brooklyn Bridge.. They'll still be one guy left to witness it. 🇺🇸
Thanks this is exactly what I needed to know. I need a stopgap solution until my tank water heater is delivered. Then I will repurpose it for my attic remodel .
LOL - Northern Hemisphere! Gave me a chuckle. Just yankin your chain here ..... The entire US in the Northern Hemisphere, but you are at a more northern latitude than most.
Pennsylvania schools 😆
Just got it in yesterday and replaced my old one that was leaking, worked great!
you should always mark those white wires with black tape when using them as a hot.
Yeah
I was an electrician before I started tile work lol. Love your work and channel though!
Yes always when using white as an identified conductor.
These tend to be popular in countries not limited by 240v supplies … that’s a LOT of copper here to unfortunately need run.
I would be taping them red….
Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us. I'm so grateful for your hard work. Can I share it on my TH-cam？
in our area you need an 18” medal stub before the pex, is it different with the instant hot water heaters? thanks
Well, thank you. I guess my idea to tankless is out
Hey im in Pittsburgh do i need to add ground ground wire for this???
You can also control the water flow with the ball valve at the heater.
Hi, are the electric tankless water heaters quiet? I'm looking to change my gas water heater which is loud because of the vent motor...
NEC 20/23 code cycle you You'll need GFCI breakers (more money too).
Great vid!!
How has this water heater been working for you? looking into getting one
Good, just takes 30 minutes to fill tub with hot water 😆 have to keep flow to about 1.3 gpm to be 125
Never heard of using the neutral as a hot, but would be cheaper than buying the 8/3 which is what I thought I needed. Getting a consultation with my inspector this coming week to see what he says about that... Does anyone know where I'd find a guideline to this in the NFPA codebook?
Why isn’t it code to use a vapour barrier in pitz? Paper back is good enough? I find it odd considering the cold climate changes
That’s what the question arising from this video? To each his own. Look up all the controversy on vapor barriers. You want one, get one 😆
Well, I saw paperback insulation in the video, so I only asked if it was code. I wasn’t attacking you or saying it was wrong. Just wondered if poly was used in your area. I’ll just unsubscribe so I don’t irritate you anymore
@@feeblewrk5788 😆 sorry man. Didn’t mean to attack. I personally just hate vapor barriers. I see nothing but problems with it. I may be wrong on not using them
What is the yearly maintenance requirement for this? Should there be service valves for flushing?
Excellent question, only thing would be the inlet filter if debris gets in it. Which requires unthreading the water supply
thought they needed descale on occasion.
@@charmerxxx Hard water around Pittsburgh where Steve is located, with an added dose of high-TDS
@@bobscaping I'm also in pgh!
Wonder why it’s 2 40amp breakers on separate lines instead of higher gauge wire in a 80 or 90 amp breaker
Because most electric companies don't supply 80-90 amps to a residential customer, usually only around 40A. So you need to use electric water heaters "in-tandem" which means the electric water heater units work in parallel in the circuit to supply about double the flow rate.
The fire in the thumbnail is making me nervous as I wire up my 18kw unit...
Have a 50 gal storage tank in attic. It’ll be 100f water in summer. You won’t even need a heater. Ha.
Curious what's temp if it single digits or colder for a month straight?
You'll never be wealthy switching to point of service. You'll have to put yearly commerce into maintenance. And never not more as required. Ha. Laugh Out Loud if everyone jumps off the Brooklyn Bridge.. They'll still be one guy left to witness it. 🇺🇸
??? What are you on