Yeah, after the tstat malfunctions and just before it explodes. The T&P valves are set to blow off at 150. You do NOT want a 180 degree water heater for a residence, do you?
Mike
Mike
Electric hot water heater
Does anyone know if there is a ELECTRIC hot water heater that reaches 180 degrees.
Thank you
Why would Health Codes request 180 degrees for hand washing. Doesn't make sense if the washer will get burned.
Thank you
Why would Health Codes request 180 degrees for hand washing. Doesn't make sense if the washer will get burned.
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Mike, thank you for responding. The heater is for a cafe and will only be used for a three bin sink. Would you believe none of the plumbers I've spoken with told me this. Too bad your not on Long Island. Take care.
Linda
Linda
Mike, thank you for responding. The heater is for a cafe and will only be used for a three bin sink. Would you believe none of the plumbers I've spoken with told me this. Too bad your not on Long Island. Take care.
Linda
Linda
You may want to check this out before you go attempting something like that:
http://customer.honeywell.com/WaterControl/Cultures/en-US/Prevention/Burn+Chart/Default.htm
At 160+, you're bordering on commercial dishwasher temperatures.
http://customer.honeywell.com/WaterControl/Cultures/en-US/Prevention/Burn+Chart/Default.htm
At 160+, you're bordering on commercial dishwasher temperatures.
There are commerical water heaters that will give you the water temp you need
But, aren't those usually for supplying equipment that require high water inlet temperatures or for installations that have high heat loss in the run?There are commerical water heaters that will give you the water temp you need
Thanks for the link; here's my temps for adults, mostly from Shriners' data.You may want to check this out before you go attempting something like that:
http://customer.honeywell.com/WaterControl/Cultures/en-US/Prevention/Burn+Chart/Default.htm
At 160+, you're bordering on commercial dishwasher temperatures.
ideal shower temp 32-43C
no burn ever at 42C
burned in 30 sec at 54C
5 sec at 60C
1 sec at 71C
7 kW should handle 20 gals w/1 hour recovery time, from 40F incoming to 180F outgoing. For sure you'll need 240v.
But, aren't those usually for supplying equipment that require high water inlet temperatures or for installations that have high heat loss in the run?
No. It would be used in commerical applications where hot water has to be 180 deg. for sanitization purposes.
I would suggest you contact your local power provider.. They may give you a break on a new elec. water heater. Since, your installing in a restaurant..
I have national grid coming next week. They don't deal with electric hot water heaters but we're going to check out the feasibility of installing a gas one. (run new gas lines, vent, etc). It would be easier mentally if we owned the bldg. lol
Thanks for all the information. You gentlemen are great.
Take care
Thanks for all the information. You gentlemen are great.
Take care
If you are converting to gas .. You may want to look into installing a tanklessI have national grid coming next week. They don't deal with electric hot water heaters but we're going to check out the feasibility of installing a gas one. (run new gas lines, vent, etc). It would be easier mentally if we owned the bldg. lol
Thanks for all the information. You gentlemen are great.
Take care
I was considering the tankless. I was completely trying to avoid converting but we haven't any choice.If you are converting to gas .. You may want to look into installing a tankless
Thanks for your advice
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