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    Feb 13, 2011, 01:59 PM
    I have an all electric home and want to replace electric hot water heater with electr
    We have a total electric home and want to replace the old water heater with an electric tankless whole house hot water heater. Gas is not available where we are. Is it practical?
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    Feb 13, 2011, 03:10 PM
    It can be, but you need to determine the load of the tankless since they use a lot of immediate need power and it is possible you may need to upgrade your service. Personally, I am not a fan of them, particularly if you have a larger family using water at one time, they won't keep up with demand. I would consider a newer, more efficient tank heater with an extra insulating blanket.
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    Feb 13, 2011, 06:21 PM
    Not a big fan of the hot water on demand system. Did You know that if you go to wash your hands or shave your face you have to move X amount of water for the system to kick in and start making hot water. Take a look at the marathon water heater.
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