For a small home or apartment in a warm climate with 125 A service. The Tempra 24 costs little more and gives more headroom.
Amazon $544.43
For adding fast hot water to a far sink or a single shower in a warm climate. The long warranty sets it apart from cheaper point of use units.
- 12 kWHeating power
- 2.5 GPMMax flow
- 0.96UEF
- 7 yearsHeat exchanger warranty
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- Small enough to hide under a sink or vanity
- Can feed a shower in warm climates, not just a faucet
- A 7 year leakage warranty, unusually long for a point of use heater
- Needs a 50 A breaker and heavy gauge wire to the sink
- Too little flow for a shower where inlet water is cold
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | 200070 |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Electric power | 12 kW |
| Max flow | 2.5 GPM |
| UEF | 0.96 |
| Installation | |
| Voltage | 240 V |
| Breakers | 50 A total |
| Weight | 5.5 lb |
| Features | |
| Built-in recirculation | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Heat exchanger warranty | 7 years |
| Parts warranty | 3 years |
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