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Old 07-02-2012, 04:11 PM   #78 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JacobAziza View Post
I get what you are saying about the price premium. I'm saying there are simple instant / tankless heaters that are simple that cost WAY less than what you are talking about.

This is the same or less than buying a new tank water heater costs.

So you save money upfront AND use less gas.

What I am asking is why would anyone want to buy a $4000 tankless when you can buy a $400 tankless?
Please describe the pros and cons of the unit you have, along with your impression.

Seeing the knobs on the front, it appears there is no digital circuitry that regulates temperature output. If someone turns on another faucet while taking a shower, does the temperature drop?

The tankless systems I have seen have a powerful fan that turns on when the system is heating water. This moves fresh air into the combustion chamber and vents out the exhaust. Since this runs on batteries, it appears it does not have forced air handling?
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