Hi, I installed a Bosch AquaStar on-demand water heater 2 years ago, and my propane consumption has decreased 50%. I agree that you wait a little longer for the hot water to arrive, but after that you don't need to worry about running out of hot water during your shower. Gay In a message dated 1/26/2008 2:12:46 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi Rebecca, We have one, and we love it. There are a few of things you would notice different from a tank. The most important is the money saved. Also if you run out of hot water with your tank, like several people taking showers, that won't be a problem any more. We have five people taking baths or showers everyday. But if you have fewer people than five you should really save some money on gas. Look for one that has electronic ignition, no standing pilot light. One thing that is different that may take getting used to is it may take longer for the hot water to actually arrive at the faucet. The closer you can put the unit to your faucets the better. If I bought one today, I would look for a unit that has a remote water temperature control. Ours is a Bosch AquaStar 125HG, which appears to not be made anymore. The current Bosch 1600H seems closest with its Hydro-generated ignition. http://www.boschhotwater.com/BoschHotWatercomHome/GasProducts/ BoschModel1600H/FeaturesandSpecs/tabid/1024/Default.aspx If you want to ask me questions about ours or see it, your welcome to come visit. I should add that our dishwasher (Danby) and clothes washer (Asko) heat the water themselves. On Jan 26, 2008, at 1:08 PM, rebecca wrote: > Hello, > I am new to the list. It was suggested to me that someone here may > be able to help me with some questions regarding whole house on > demand hot water heaters and what it is like to live with one. I > am in the process of deciding what to replace my older propane > fired tank hot water heater with and am looking at a whole house on > demand heater as one of the options. > > Thanks, > Rebecca > _________________________________________ ---------------------------------------------------- Gay Nicholson, Ph.D. 607-533-7312 (home office) 607-279-6618 (cell) 1 Maple Avenue Lansing, NY 14882 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sustainable Tompkins Program Coordinator w_ww.sustainabletompkins.org_ (http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/) Southern Tier Energy$mart Communities Regional Coordinator Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850 [EMAIL PROTECTED] **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025 48) _______________________________________________ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org
