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Stiebel Eltron Tempra™ 12 Electric

 

Stiebel Eltron Tempra™ 12 Electric  Tankless Water Heater - Whole House  The Stiebel Eltron Tempra™ 12 is the first is a series of whole house water heaters, designed to suit individual situations and needs.  A $300 tax credit may be available to consumers who invest in high-efficiency water heaters in 2006 and 2007. Free Shipping! Usage: For use in homes or condos with 1 Bathroom and 1 - 2 people If you have a Jacuzzi tub or body spray shower, you may need a larger unit If you live in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, or any state south of the ones mentioned, this unit may be just the right one for you. States above those mentioned should consider the Tempra™ 20 or higher What is the temperature of your incoming water? This will help determine which unit you will work best for you. It is called the ambient water temperature. You will need a meat thermometer or candy thermometer or any thermometer that will measure down to zero degrees Fahrenheit.   Make sure you are not running any appliances such as dishwasher or clothes washer.   Go to your kitchen sink and turn on the the cold water and let it run about a minute. Hold the end of the thermometer into the cold water for another minute. This will tell you what the ambient temperature of the water coming into your house is.  In the northern climates of the US, it is normal for the ambient temperature of the water to be between 42 and 54 degrees all year long.  In the lower southern states or coastal states it can be as much as 70 degrees. Set-Up Requirements - What you must have available to install and use the Tempra™ 12: Household Applications: Single Phase 240 Volts 12kW (kilowatts) Minimum 120 amp electrical service Minimum required circuit breaker: 60 amp Building wiring: 8 gage copper Maximum temperature increase above ambient water temperature: @ 1.50 gallons per minute: 54 degrees @ 2.25 gallons per minute:  36 degrees @ 3.00 gallons per minute:  27 degrees Minimum water flow to activate unit: 0.29 gallons per minute,  1.1 liter per minute Unit Weight: 15 lbs / 6.8 kilograms Nominal Water Volume (water inside the unit at any one time):  0.13 gallons / 0.5 liters Dimensions: 14 1/2" w x 14 1/2" h x 4 5/8" d Working pressure:  150 psi / 10 BAR Tested to pressure:  300 psi / 20 BAR Water Connections: 3/4" NPT   Commercial Applications: Single Phase 208 Volts 9 kW Minimum 120 amp electrical service Minimum required circuit breaker: 50 amp Building wiring: 8 gage copper Maximum temperature increase above ambient water temperature: @ 1.50 gallons per minute: 41 degrees @ 2.25 gallons per minute:  27 degrees @ 3.00 gallons per minute:  20 degrees Minimum water flow to activate unit: 0.29 gallons per minute,  1.1 liter per minute Unit Weight: 15 lbs / 6.8 kilograms Nominal Water Volume (water inside the unit at any one time):  0.13 gallons / 0.5 liters Dimensions:  14 1/2" w x 14 1/2" h x 4 5/8" d Working pressure:  150 psi / 10 BAR Tested to pressure:  300 psi / 20 BAR Water Connections: 3/4" NPT Three Year Limited Warranty! CAUTION: The voltage, amperage, and circuit breaker specifications must be met for this heater to function. Please make sure all requirements are met before purchasing this heater. If you have any questions about these requirements, please call 406-889-3915. Specifications for all Tempra Units Click here to View Sizing Chart  Why buy a tankless water heater Living with a tankless hot water heater Click here for Flex Connectors Stiebel Eltron Tempra™ 12 Electric  Tankless Water Heater - Whole House Product ID: SBE-Tempra-12   $495.00 Quantity     According to the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: Homes that use 41 gallons of hot water or less daily can see 24 percent to 34 percent more energy efficiency with a tankless system. Homes that use a lot of hot water, say 86 gallons a day, can see energy efficiency rates of 8 percent to 14 percent with tankless systems. Using demand water heaters at each hot water outlet can result in energy savings of 27 percent to 50 percent. Water heating accounts for 20 percent or more of the average household's annual energy expenditure. Some water heaters can result in tax credit A $300 tax credit may be available to consumers who invest in high-efficiency water heaters in 2006 and 2007. Check with your tax adviser for details