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  • Tempra Tankless On-Demand Electric Water Heater
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/29/2009)
  • The Tempra Tankless on-demand Electric Water Heater eliminates the standby heat losses associated with tank systems and reduces water-heating bills by 15 percent to 20 percent, says the firm. The compact unit's microprocessor control allows exact temperature setting from 86 degrees F to 125 degrees F through a knob and a digital display. The heater has all-copper piping and heating elements. 800-582-8423.
  • T-K3 Tankless Water Heater
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/29/2009)
  • The T-K3 tankless water heater is water efficient and space efficient. Measuring 13.8 inches wide and weighing 40 pounds, it can be recessed between two wall studs. Up to four units can be connected without needing an additional control box, giving the heater a maximum flow rate of 7 gallons per minute. It starts heating water at .5 gpm, not the usual .75 gpm, allowing users to get hot water faster at faucets with less water flow, the maker says. 866-356-9190.
  • Tankless Gas Water Heaters
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/29/2009)
  • Available in indoor or outdoor models, these tankless gas water heaters measure 23 inches high, 14 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, making them ideal for small spaces, such as attics and closets. Users can choose from two flow rates: a natural-gas 7.5-gpm model or a 9.4-gpm unit available in natural gas or LP gas. By heating water only when needed, the tankless units maintain efficiency ratings of .82, compared with .53 to .62 for standard water heaters, and can save homeowners up to 25 percent on water-heating costs annually, the manufacturer says. 800-626-2000.
  • Phoenix Solar Water Heater
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/27/2009)
  • The Phoenix solar water heater combines domestic hot-water storage with a 97-percent-efficient, gas-fired backup in one unit. In addition, the unit features side tappings in the jacket that permit auxiliary connections to a hydro-air system for space heating. Made from stainless steel, the product incorporates a dedicated solar heat exchanger. 800-323-9651.
  • Gas Water Heater
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/21/2009)
  • The manufacturer has added an intermediate-size gas water heater to its residential tankless line. Designed for single-family homes with two bathrooms, the RTG-53 (PDF) provides up to 5.3 gallons of water per minute. It is available in indoor direct-vent, indoor power-vent, and outdoor versions. 866-720-2076.
  • TakagiTankless Water Heater
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/18/2009)
  • Specially designed for single-family homes, the T-K3-SP tankless water heater delivers efficiency in a compact design, but at a lower price point than previous models. With thermal efficiency of 80 percent for natural gas and liquid propane, and the ability to provide unlimited hot water up to 7 gpm, the T-K3-SP allows for multiple hot-water activities at once. The unit measures 13.8 inches wide, weighs 40 pounds, and can be mounted indoors or outdoors. 866-356-9190.
  • ChronomiteElectric Insta Flow Tankless Water Heaters
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2009)
  • Electric Insta Flow point-of-use tankless water heaters are 98 percent efficient, says the firm. Digital microprocessor technology controls the temperature of the water, and the temperature can be pre-set to prevent scalding without mixing valves. The units come in three capacities--Insta Temp, Insta Flow, and Insta Flow Micro--and are also available in a wide range of models to fit the desired application. 800-447-4962.
  • RheemGas Direct-Vent Tankless Water Heater
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2009)
  • The RTG-66DV gas direct-vent, tankless water heater is designed for homes with two or three bathrooms. A concentric venting system simplifies installation by expelling the byproducts of combustion through a 3-inch exhaust pipe inside the 5-inch intake run. The unit can deliver water at a rate of 6.6 gallons per minute. The product uses natural gas or liquid propane. Energy factor: 0.82. 334-260-1500.
  • NoritzTankless Water Heater
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2009)
  • The Energy Star-rated N-0841MC tankless water heater yields 93 percent energy efficiency, versus 60 percent of a typical tank water heater, due to its Hybrid Super Heat Exchanger--a stainless and copper heat exchanger fused into one. The unit, which uses gas or propane, delivers up to 11.1 gallons per minute at a 35-degree temperature rise and 8.4 gallons per minute at a 45-degree temperature rise. Energy factor: 0.94. 877-986-6748.
  • TakagiGas-Fired TK-3 Pro Tankless Water Heater
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2009)
  • The gas-fired TK-3 Pro is designed to withstand space-heating and domestic recirculation systems in residential applications. It starts heating water at flow rates as low as 0.5 gallons per minute, but it can generate an unlimited supply of hot water at a maximum flow rate of 7 gallons per minute. The unit measures 13.8 inches wide and weighs 40 pounds. It can be installed inside or outside and can be direct-vented. Energy factor: Natural gas: 0.827; LP: 0.833. 888-882-5244.

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